Dick Vitale

Dick Vitale

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Dick Vitale, college basketball's top analyst and ambassador, joined ESPN during the 1979-80 season. His thorough knowledge of the game is brought forth in an enthusiastic, passionate style. Vitale also contributes columns to ESPN.com.

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Life of Reilly

Rick Reilly, ESPN The Magazine

Hasheem Thabeet is a long, tall, shot-blocking machine with an NBA future. But that's not why he can't stop smiling.

Story | April 01, 2009

The NEXT: Name To Know In College Hoops

Eric Angevine

...t necessarily put Douglas on the first-team All-ACC list by any means, last night Dick Vitale and Mike Patrick rattled off some predictable names for the squad: Tyler Hansbrough, Jeff Teague, Gerald...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 29, 2009

Life of Reilly

Rick Reilly

Oklahoma and Florida can battle for the BCS. But we've already crowned the true national champ.

Story | January 07, 2009

ESPNTheMag.Com Presents: All-World Power Rankings

Ted Bauer

...is "All-World Power Rankings?" Looking over the NBA schedule for tonight, and while this whole Dick Vitale calling a pro game thing is pretty cool (ESPN, 9pm for Nuggets/Heat), we're struck...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 07, 2009

Mr. Clean

John Gustafson

Salim Stoudamire's career at Arizona has been far from spotless. But with his final tourney fast approaching, the shooting whiz says he's done messing around

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2008

Wrapping Up A Season in the Stands

Chelsea Lipocky, Justin Parsons, Jamie Hersch and Alex Shumate

...brother's experience at the University of Wisconsin, and remixes of the Trojan fight song using Dick Vitale's voice. To see everything Jamie and USC, go here. And now, BCS Title-bound Oklahoma...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2008

Reporting from the Jock-o-Sphere

Evan Bartsch

Hey, it's Jimmy V Week! Dickie V remembers the 'Don't Give Up, Don't Ever Give Up' speech at the 1993 ESPYs "I remember the night before, talking to ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 05, 2008

A Season In The Stands: Fight On Gets Remixed

Jamie Hersch

Have you wondered what the USC fight song would sound like if you threw Dick Vitale screaming at the top and then added a nice bass line to it? Well, if you...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 07, 2008

A Season in the Stands: Music Week

Chelsea Lipocky, Jamie Hersch, Alex Shumate and Justin Parsons

...asked: USC: THE FIGHT SONG GETS REMIXED Ever wonder what "Fight On" would sound like with Dick Vitale and a harder bass line added? You're in luck. GEORGIA: DAWGS IN THE PROS This...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 07, 2008

JOCK-O-WEEN

Evan Bartsch

...s why we practice the way we do. We do the extra things to be prepared." Dick Vitale: Big Time book signing, Baby! Dickie V is writing books, and then signing them—anything...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 31, 2008

THE MAG.COM PRESENTS: ALL WORLD POWER RANKINGS

Ted Bauer

...NCAA Title game and 1994 NBA Finals, holla!), as well as Pat Riley and our man Dick Vitale. Anyone out there ever been to the Basketball HOF? It's in Springfield, MA (same train...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 05, 2008

FIVE BUCKS GOES A LONG WAY

Eric Angevine

In the current issue of ESPN the Magazine, we look at the way the economy is affecting sports. The Mag? It'll cost you a fiver. These days, five bucks...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 27, 2008

OPEN LOOK

Dan Le Batard

...Packer. The voice that echoes when college basketball is speaking—be it as loud as Dick Vitale's or as soft as John Wooden's—tends to be soaked in the perspective...

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2008

W2W4: WEEKEND DELIGHT

Mag.Com Staff

...frothing at the mouth to discuss. The Month of Love gives way to The Month of Dick Vitale, and we couldn't be happier [Ed's note: New series, "Know Your Mid-Major," dropping...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 29, 2008

W2W4: DICKY V'S VOCAL CORDS, TURBO, AND ARTURO GATTI

...meet as top-5 contenders for the first time in seven years. Feel the animosity! Bonus: Dick Vitale returns. Watch to see how well he follows doctors' orders to tone it down. (Baby). (9pm...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 06, 2008