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Dick VitaleDick Vitale Home Page | Bio | E-mailDick 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. |
First Cup: Monday
Henry Abbott, TrueHoopChris McCosky of The Detroit News" "Like the Lions, the Pistons remain perfect on Sunday -- perfectly winless, 0-6."Bob Finnan of The News-Herald: "Le...
Blog | December 22, 2008Hall of Fame Bullets
Henry Abbott, TrueHoopHakeem Olajuwon Fran Blinebury of the Houston Chronicle on Olajuwon's first days at the University of Houston, when he was still new to basketball: "M...
Blog | September 05, 2008First Cup: Thursday
Henry Abbott, TrueHoop...being a seasoned vet, I'm ready for it.'"Drew Sharp of the Detroit Free Press: "Dick Vitale was gone after only 94 games as the Pistons' head coach, his team and his health...
Blog | September 04, 2008First Cup: Wednesday
Henry Abbott, TrueHoopChris Dempsey of The Denver Post: "Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony hit the first leg of his gold medal tour Tuesday in a news conference, smiling wide...
Blog | September 03, 2008The NBA's Continued Hall of Frustration
Henry Abbott, TrueHoop...focus in the 80s on? I'm left to guess that some triptych of Joey Meyer, Dick Vitale, David Rivers are holding court; but beyond that I haven't the foggiest. I do...
Blog | September 07, 2007Thursday Bullets
Henry Abbott, TrueHoop...t find it online, but the current Sports Illustrated quotes Steve Nash: "At Santa Clara coach Dick Davey emphasized mental toughness, being able to not let your performance be affected by a mistake... The...
Blog | March 08, 2007Dick Vitale, You're On the Air
Henry Abbott, TrueHoopListen to this. Dick Vitale is on some radio show by phone, but thanks to a bad connection he doesn't...
Blog | February 27, 2007Hard to Know How Portland Could Have Done Better
Henry Abbott, TrueHoopI had a little IM conversation yesterday with Nate Jones. He was saying that Danny Ainge had fleeced the Blazers with the Sebastian Telfair trade. I s...
Blog | June 29, 2006Thursday Bullets
Henry Abbott, TrueHoop...TrueHoop's essay on Jordan Farmar. Then his Lakers drafted Farmar! No one saw that coming. Dick Vitale: "Brandon Roy will ultimately be a star out of the gate..." OK, Dick, ultimately...
Blog | June 29, 2006Remember Stan Van Gundy?
Henry Abbott, TrueHoop...Does anyone dispute that the NCAA cares more about profits than developing "student athletes?" Dick Vitale doesn't count. I can't think of anyone who's making that case, although I...
Blog | June 15, 2006Flint Star
Henry Abbott, TrueHoopThere's a way to play basketball that involves a love and respect for the game. That's all joy and smiles. That's the Magic Johnson approach. But th...
Blog | April 18, 2006Sean May is Ready to Lose
Henry Abbott, TrueHoop...evening? I don't think this draft went the way he wanted it to. NCAA stooge Dick Vitale, meanwhile, says Charlotte gets an A+ and won the draft
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