NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament

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215 Results for final four

Happy Halloween, ACC fans

Heather Dinich, ACC

...bowl hopes and Virginia Tech and Miami's BCS hopes. The Terps need to win their final four games to become bowl eligible, and Virginia Tech is one of them. Teams need to have...

Blog | October 30, 2009

ACC Helmet Stickers: Week 5

Heather Dinich, ACC

...of No. 8 Oklahoma. Harris led Miami on an 11-play drive that ate up the final four minutes and kep Oklahoma's offense off the field

Blog | October 04, 2009

Who needs it most in the ACC?

Heather Dinich, ACC

...2007, NC State started out 1-5 before winning four of its last six. And last year, the Wolfpack went 2-6 before winning the final four games of the regular season to become bowl...

Blog | August 31, 2009

Preseason All-ACC team announced

Heather Dinich, ACC

...return for a TD and blocked PAT LB Dekoda Watson Florida State 34 28 tackles in final four regular-season games LB Quan Sturdivant North Carolina 28 Led the nation in unassisted tackles (87...

Blog | July 29, 2009

Counting down the ACC's top 30 players: No. 18

Heather Dinich, ACC

...high 4.6 tackles per game, but increased that to seven tackles per game over the final four regular season games. He also had eight tackles for loss. No. 19 Nate Irving, NC State...

Blog | June 16, 2009

Race to the top: Who's on the rise in the ACC?

Heather Dinich, ACC

...a ways to go after winning just four games in 2007. NC State finished 2008 as one of the hottest teams in the country, winning their final four regular season games and earning their...

Blog | April 09, 2009

Maryland season review

Heather Dinich, ACC

...went from contending for the ACC title to being Boise-bound. Maryland lost three of its final four games and was held to negative yards rushing in two of those losses. Offensive MVP: Quarterback...

Blog | December 15, 2008

More on Miami

Heather Dinich, ACC

...5 in the ACC. The Hurricanes have lost four straight conference home games, dating back to last season. The Canes were outscored 139-44 in the final four games of 2007. They enter Saturday's...

Blog | October 03, 2008

ACC in the morning: Ladies in the locker room? Not at Miami

Heather Dinich, ACC

...like that because you can capture the mood. I remember how somber it was at the Final Four when George Mason lost, and that magical ride was over. You also have access to EVERY...

Blog | July 30, 2008

ACC position rankings: Running backs

Heather Dinich, ACC

...Blue Devils in rushing the past two seasons. That experience alone puts him ahead of the final four. 9. North Carolina -- Greg Little should only improve upon his move from wide receiver to running...

Blog | July 14, 2008

NC State's Irving out for season

Heather Dinich, ESPN.com

NC State linebacker Nate Irving, who suffered a broken leg and also punctured his lung and injured his shoulder in a June 28 one-car crash, will miss the entire season, he told ESPN.com on Thursday.

Story | Conversation | August 13, 2009

The NCAA road less glorified

Heather Dinich, ESPN.com

Student-athletes in NCAA emerging sports don't know the usual fanfare of college athletics. With few scholarships, little exposure and no NCAA-recognized championships, these women are playing for passion.

Story | Conversation | July 17, 2009

After two-year lull, Duke returns

Heather Dinich, ESPN.com

With expectations always so high for Duke, it was a long two years between Sweet 16 appearances for the Blue Devils.

Story | Conversation | March 21, 2009

Lawson starts for UNC

Heather Dinich

...has been there, defended that. He was on the 2006 LSU team that went to the Final Four, and he was the one who sent J.J. Redick home. LSU prepared as if Lawson...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 21, 2009

Obama not offended by economy remark

Heather Dinich, ESPN.com

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said his wife felt the need to send a text message to Reggie Love, President Barack Obama's personal aide, on Thursday to clarify a statement her husband had made on Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | March 20, 2009