RIZZO: Big East Tournament

by Michael Rizzo

The 2010 Big East Tournament has already started for most teams; however, the Panthers will have to wait until Thursday night. The Big East Tournament has become nation’s best basketball conference tournament for two reasons. First, it has the best teams, and secondly they really play hard to win the title. The New York City marquee also helps the tournament. Pitt is already into the NCAA Tournament and should Pitt win their first game, it would set up a 9pm Friday night Semifinal against possibly West Virginia. My guest last night likes the Mountaineers in this tournament, and the more I think about them, I too think WVU has a good chance. Syracuse has to be the favorite and they normally play well in NYC, but there is just something about them that I think makes them upset prone!

RIZZO: IUP Sports & More Tonight on RSW

by Michael Rizzo

Tonight on my cable show, I’ll be speaking with Matt Burglund of the Indiana Gazette. The big news at IUP is that the Men’s Basketball team is the top seed in the Atlantic Region, which will see them, host the NCAA Atlantic Region Tournament. IUP will play Fairmont State on Saturday, should they advance they’ll play the winner of West Virginia State vs. East Stroudsburg on Sunday. The show starts 730pm on FLTV 23.

Yesterday I incorrectly stated that four Kittanning Wrestlers placed 5th at the Regional Tournament and would be going to the State Finals. The wrestlers actually placed 5th at the WPIAL Tournament and were unable to advance past the Regional Tournament.