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Best Of The SB Nation Network: March 21, 2011
College Sports
- Burnt Orange Nation is furious about the “mythical five second call” that denied the Texas Longhorns an opportunity to advance in the NCAA Tournament last night against the Arizona Wildcats. Not surprisingly, Arizona Desert Swarm says the call is one of several toward the end of the game that could have gone either way.
- The Pittsburgh Panthers are also going home after this weekend, and SB Nation Pittsburgh says this year’s disappointment may be the biggest one for the program yet because three late mistakes undermined an otherwise well-played game by the Panthers.
- Also bummed this Monday morning is Purdue blog Hammer and Rails, which says that the Boilermakers’ 94-76 loss to VCU “is the most disappointing way this season could have ended.”
- A message from Tennessee fans to those of Texas, Pitt, and Purdue: You should try wearing orange.
- Double T Nation has positive thoughts on Texas Tech’s hiring of Billy Gillisipie.
- Roll Bama Roll is neither happy nor overly alarmed about the arrest of senior safety Mark Barron this weekend for hindering prosecution.
Hockey
- The Copper & Blue on the importance of even strength play.
- Hockey Wilderness thinks it’s time for the Wild to take a step back.
- For Notre Dame hockey coach Jeff Jackson, the other day was “Happy ‘You’re Not Getting Sued,’ Day!“ Western College Hockey Blog explains, and writer Chris Dilks isn’t exactly a fan of the the Canadian media.
Football
- If some of the Redskins players need jobs because of the lockout, Hogs Haven has some suggestions.
- In breaking down the Cowboys draft prospects, Blogging The Boys looks at taking a player of need vs. the best player available.
- Could the NFL use replacement players during the lockout? Big Cat Country takes a look.
- Have the Panthers settled on a QB with the first pick? Cat Scratch Reader has the latest.
Baseball
- Amazin’ Avenue brings great news that the Mets released Oliver Perez, though some fans still aren’t happy.
- Bluebird Banter describes their trip to Jays spring training.
- Beyond the Boxscore with a visually stunning representation of the famous flip play by Derek Jeter to beat the A’s in the 2001 playoffs.
- Talking Chop on why the Braves can win the NL East in 2011.
Basketball
- Nets Daily reports on findings that show the Nets are a better team since Deron Williams arrived, despite his bum wrist.
- Could the Rockets move Luis Scola? The Dream Shake thinks so.
- All is not well in New York City. Posting and Toasting reacts to the Knicks losses to the Pistons and Bucks.
Combat Sports
- Bloody Elbow spoke with UFC light heavyweight #1 contender Rashad Evans and he let loose on champ Jon Jones and former coach Greg Jackson in this exclusive interview.
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