UM Hoops (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
I was among the many people who ripped Jay Bilas for his criticism of Manny Harris after the Purdue game last year. But Bilas had some kind words about Manny Harris in a Sports Illustrated column by Richard Deitsch while talking about his relationships with coaches and players and how it effects the way he [...]
March To Madness (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
Currently watching the Gonzaga / Wisconsin tussle in Maui when we heard this. The audio is more important than the video here. We listened to this several times and this is what we THINK Mr. Raftery said: Sean McDonough: We're under way, Gonzaga in blue controlled the tip. Raftery: Arm and hammer! Jay Bilas! Wisconsin go! Bee piss! Jay Bilas: ??? If anyone has any better translation we...
The Chris West Basketball Journal (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
... Wise has two quick fouls. I’m officially glad that I’m staying up for this one. –Jay Bilas–I love you, and you’re my favorite commentator. But really, you’re at the Maui Invite and you’re too good to wear a Hawaiian shirt with a floral pattern? Weak. Though not as weak as the Arizona coaching staff for completely foregoing the Hawaiian shirt and...
Money Players (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
... 6: “Reinstatement of Terminated Member.” Are we talking NCAA rules here or healthcare? Jay Bilas, ESPN analyst and attorney, illustrates the quagmire created by the NCAA Manual: “One basketball program I know uses an interesting system to determine what to do with regard to the NCAA’s archaic rules. When there is a question about an interpretation, three members of...
Arizona Republic (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
"They're back talent-wise," ESPN analyst Jay Bilas said. "One of the things that people have said about Kentucky - and I tended to agree with - was over the last few years when you watched them warm up, you weren't looking at the kind of talent you were used to seeing at Kentucky. This year they're going to be as talented as anybody. They're just young."
Arizona Republic (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
"They're back talent-wise," ESPN analyst Jay Bilas said. "One of the things that people have said about Kentucky - and I tended to agree with - was over the last few years when you watched them warm up, you weren't looking at the kind of talent you were used to seeing at Kentucky. This year they're going to be as talented as anybody. They're just young."
Indy Star (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
The preseason conversations about how good the Big Ten will be this basketball season went so many different directions.There was the discussion about talent, with all five first-team all-conference players back. There was the discussion about Final Four possibilities, with more preseason nationally ranked squads than ever before.There was the discussion of whether this is the best of all time.Jay...
The Big Lead (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
... weren’t in the Final 4, Vitale would find a way to mention ‘em.) Sean McDonough, Bill Raftery and Jay Bilas? That’s a solid trio. Shulman and McDonough are basically a wash; Raftery and Bilas kinda sorta have a Bill Walton-Snapper Jones banter going on, which we enjoy. [ USA Today ]
Arizona Republic (Free subscription) | 11/01/2009
... Last year was supposed to be a down year, and yet you look at how many guys got drafted."Jay Bilas, ESPN analyst: "You can't lose that kind of talent and stay at a top level constantly, but they still have some really good players. They may not be quite as powerful, but Washington is going to be a top 10 team to start the year. Cal and UCLA will (also) be very good."The Wise experienceSenior...
