Baby steps before big breakthrough
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.comMichigan State has improved a little bit in each of Mark Dantonio's two seasons in charge. That's the plan, as the Spartans hope patience and baby steps will turn them into a Big Ten contender.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2009Price is right for Connecticut
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.comWith 800 wins under his belt, UConn coach Jim Calhoun has already built his legacy. A.J. Price, who poured in a career-high 36 points in a win at Marquette, would like to establish his.
Story | Conversation | February 25, 2009Purdue D creates horror show for MSU
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.comPurdue beat a top-5 team at home for the first time in 17 years. How? With a relentless, blue-collar defense that harassed and out-toughed Michigan State all night long.
Story | Conversation | February 17, 2009The evolution continues for No. 1 Connecticut's new leader
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.comUConn has never had to worry about the consistency of its double-double machine, Jeff Adrien. Now the Huskies don't have to worry about lacking a leader, either.
Story | Conversation | February 02, 2009Wildcats Sutton, Smith share film room secrets against Michigan State
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.comThe film room is a sanctum for players and coaches. What do players look for when scouting other teams and themselves? What tendencies do they pick up? Adam Rittenberg sat down with two Northwestern players to find out.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2008Marquette happy with its unknown Buzz
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.comYou may not know Buzz Williams' face (or even his name), but those who know this unknown say Marquette made a good choice in picking him to take over when Tom Crean left, writes Adam Rittenberg.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2008Hawaii plans on continuing success, not rebuilding from scratch
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.comThe coach is gone, and star players have moved on. But that doesn't mean Hawaii will be in rebuilding mode, writes Adam Rittenberg.
Story | Conversation | May 02, 2008Emmenecker leads Drake to improbable Missouri Valley title
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comAfter three years of being a follower, Drake's Adam Emmenecker couldn't look more comfortable being the leader of the Missouri Valley champions, writes Adam Rittenberg.
Story | Conversation | March 09, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "ncaa" make the list?