Oh, What A Thrill! Jul 12, 2009
NBA: Bob Cousy, Pistol Pete, Dr. J. CFB: LT, Flutie, Tebow. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Coll. basketball Jul 10, 2009
Bob Cousy, Holy Cross ... " Indeed: Maravich got mobbed postgame by black Redmen in NYC after dropping 41 on St. John's. In the second half. 1. David Thompson, NC State The North Carolina State forward popularized the term vertical leap by using breathtaking ups to convert alley-oop passes. It wouldn't have been quite as thrilling if he hadn't played during (dunk) prohibition; as with so many of life's pleasures, it's often worth leaving a little something to the imagination. Agree or disagree... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Mets' bats awaken in win over Dodgers Jul 9, 2009
Oliver Perez, a disabled-list assignee for the preceding 66 days, emerged as the winning pitcher, a distinction he gained but barely earned, and Daniel Murphy, the man least likely, made the play of the year, a dazzling behind-the-back flip worthy of Ozzie Smith or Bob Cousy. More central to the victory were 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief by Bobby Parnell, K-Rod's ability to self-correct after Ramirez made the game as tight as Mazzilli's pants and hits -- nine of them, three for extra bases. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Francis Walsh, 81, Northeastern hoop legend Jul 3, 2009
Mr. Walsh didn t do badly with it either, leading the region in field goal percentage as a senior along with another All-New England first-team player, Bob Cousy, the Holy Cross guard who went on to stardom with the Boston Celtics. Mr. Walsh, who was invited to the Knicks training camp, but did not make the team, was such an impact player in college, however, that Northeastern coach Johnny Grinnell remarked in a 1948 interview with the student newspaper I wish I had a dozen more like him. (Boston Globe)
Lakers confirm Bryant will be back Jul 2, 2009
A finalist for the Bob Cousy Award as the nation's top point guard, Maynor led the CAA for the third consecutive season in assists per game (6. 2), while also leading the league as a senior in scoring per game (22. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Hornets introduce Collison, Thornton day after taking both in NBA Draft Jun 28, 2009
Twice he was a finalist for the Bob Cousy Award, given annually to college basketball s best point guard. As a senior, he was a finalist for the John R. Wooden Award for the nation s best player. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Hornets select guard to back up Paul, trade for LSU's Thornton Jun 27, 2009
Collison, a finalist for the Bob Cousy Award and John R. Wooden Award his senior season, finished at UCLA as the 16th most prolific scorer (1,639 points) and tied for most career games played (142 games) while ending second in wins (117). WWLTV. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Seminoles' Douglas Selected In First Round Of 2009 NBA Draft Jun 26, 2009
" Douglas was an All-American Third Team selection by the Associated Press and All-America Third Team choice by the Sporting News as he enjoyed one of the top seasons by any individual player at Florida State in the history of the program during the 2008-09 season. He was an All-ACC First Team selection, the ACC Defensive Player of the Year, the ACC Player of the Year runner-up, named to the All-ACC Tournament First Team and a was a two-time ACC Player of the Week as a senior. Douglas was also... (Seminoles.com)
Suns complete deal to send Shaq to Cavs Jun 26, 2009
The deal creates a tandem that instantly rivals any in sports today and calls to mind some of the great duos in NBA history: and , and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bob Cousy and Bill Russell, Shaq himself and ... Bob Cousy, Bill Russell. (ESPN -- Basketball News)
LeBron, Shaq to chase a title together with Cavs Jun 26, 2009
The deal also creates a tandem that instantly rivals any in sports and calls to mind some of the great duos in NBA history: Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bob Cousy and Bill Russell, Shaq himself and Kobe Bryant. Cleveland is O'Neal's fifth NBA stop, and first cold-weather city. (Anchorage Daily News)
Collison Picked 21st by the New Orleans Hornets in the NBA Draft Jun 26, 2009
In 2009, Collison was named to the Pac-10 All-Defensive Team; USBWA All-District IX; NABC first team All-District 20; Bob Cousy Award Finalist; John R. Wooden Award National Ballot and named the winner of the Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award. "Darren is going to have a long NBA career," Howland added. (Uclabruins.com)
Shaq joining LeBron with Cavs Jun 26, 2009
Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bob Cousy and Bill Russell, Shaq himself and Kobe Bryant. More important, if Cleveland's gamble works and the 37-year-old O'Neal delivers a title, it could keep James around. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Lawson a tough pick Jun 24, 2009
It will also get a national champion honored as the best collegiate point guard in the country with the 2009 Bob Cousy award. Averaging 16. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Honoring a big shot Jun 21, 2009
He loved picking on Wilt, said Bob Cousy. There s not too many guys that would taunt Wilt. (Boston Globe)
Zen and the art of basketball Jun 20, 2009
Former Boston coach Red Auerbach is well known for his ability to do the same thing with the Celtics of Bill Russell, K.C. Jones, Bob Cousy and the other stars of those title teams. The two have combined to coach 19 championships, with Jackson just having moved past Auerbach with his 10th crown. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Dynamic duo has earned right to toot own horn Jun 16, 2009
Sure, Red Auerbach lovers will dispute that his nine trumps Jackson's 10, will complain that Jackson only has won with teams stocked with the likes of Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Bryant and O'Neal and conveniently forget that Auerbach's rosters in Boston were highlighted by names such as Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, K.C. Jones and Sam Jones. But for Jackson, who in the past appeared to take delight in sparring with Auerbach when the latter was alive, the back and forth over if he or Auerbach is the best... (Nola.com -- Sports)
A Ring on Every Finger Jun 16, 2009
Bill Russell and Bob Cousy, the nucleus of the late 50s/early 60s Boston powerhouses rank among the top 15 players of all time, and there were six other Celtics who have plaques in Springfield, Mass. Jackson has won titles with Rick Fox, Steve Kerr and Craig Hodges as key role players; I guarantee none of them are going to the Hall of Fame for enshrinement. (Slate)
STAPLES: It's time to fully appreciate the greatness of Phil Jackson Jun 16, 2009
But Auerbach had Bill Russell and Bob Cousy. Lombardi had Bart Starr. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
More of this story May 28, 2009
Their leading scorers were Bill Sharman, Tom Heinsohn and Bob Cousy. Some familiar names also on the roster were Frank Ramsey and Jim Loscutoff. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
What of the future? You do the math May 18, 2009
The Celtics' all-time point guard roster isn't bad, what with Bob Cousy, K.C. Jones, Jo Jo White, Tiny Archibald, and Dennis Johnson (not a true point, but no matter) all quarterbacking championship teams in the '50s, '60s, '70s, and '80s. The bar is set pretty high around here, one must admit. (Boston Globe)
Booster shot: Sam Jones on hand to root for Celtics May 11, 2009
With the Celtics, Jones had to wait his turn behind Hall of Famers Bob Cousy and Bill Sharman, but he never looked back once he got the starting job. Jones wanted to retire when Auerbach left the bench in 1966 but said, "Bill Russell asked me to stay so I played three more seasons.". (Boston Globe)
NBA Hall of Fame Coach Chuck Daly Has Died May 11, 2009
Succeeding Bob Cousy as coach at Boston College, Daly coached the Eagles to a 26-24 record over two seasons and then spent seven seasons at Pennsylvania, leading the Quakers to the Ivy League championship in 1972-75. Daly joined the NBA coaching ranks in 1978 as an assistant under Billy Cunningham in Philadelphia. (W-USA News, DC)
Chuck Daly, 78; coached BC, Pistons, Olympic Dream Team May 10, 2009
Succeeding Bob Cousy as coach at Boston College, Mr. Daly coached the Eagles to a 26-24 record over two seasons and then spent seven seasons at Penn, leading the Quakers to the Ivy League championship in 1972-75. Mr. Daly joined the NBA coaching ranks in 1978 as an assistant under Billy Cunningham in Philadelphia. (Boston Globe)
Ewing baffled by non-call May 10, 2009
Hall of Famers such as Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, Magic Johnson, Isiah Thomas, and Jerry West had their ups and downs. But Ewing hopes to be judged on his own merits. (Boston Globe)
Unique path was tailored to fit Daly May 10, 2009
He had been named to replace Bob Cousy, and now this ACC expatriate was putting a team on the floor at Boston University's cramped Sargent Gymnasium. And there was the late Jimmy Hayes dropping 35 on Chuck's Eagles. (Boston Globe)
Russell's stories are Red all over May 6, 2009
Bob Cousy remembers an incident in Romania circa 1963. "We went back to the hotel, which was Dracula's castle, a cavernous place with marble floors," says Cousy. (Boston Globe)
Ailment didn't bug Rondo long May 3, 2009
Rondo's 19 assists in Game 6 tied the Celtics' postseason record set by Bob Cousy in 1957 and matched two years later. Study time The Celtics were confident enough going into Game 7 that the coaches slipped scouting reports on the Orlando Magic players into the players' cars before tip-off. (Boston Globe)
Siena Announces Plans to Retire Hasbrouck's Jersey at Annual Awards Banquet Apr 29, 2009
He was a Second Team All-MAAC and MAAC Tournament Team selection as well as one of 31 national finalists for the Bob Cousy Award. Moore hit two key 3-pointers in the Saints' double-overtime NCAA Tournament win over Ohio State - first sending the game to a second overtime, and then winning the game in the second extra session. (Sienasaints.com)
Lawson, Ellington to Announce Thursday Apr 28, 2009
Lawson was the 2009 Bob Cousy Award-winner as the nation's top point guard, and was also named the 2009 ACC Player of the Year. Ellington was voted the 2009 Final Four's Most Outstanding Player. (InsideCarolina.com)
- Tulane's Kevin Sims Named to LSWA All-Louisiana Basketball Third Team Apr 19, 2009
Sims was the only point guard in Conference USA named to the Bob Cousy Award Watch List this past season and was one of three players, and one of two point guards, in Conference USA to lead their respective teams in both scoring (13. 0) and assists (4. (Tulanegreenwave.com)
Celtics' Pierce relishes challenge Apr 18, 2009
But should Pierce's name be spoken in the same breath as those of Bill Russell, Larry Bird, John Havlicek, and Bob Cousy, or is at least another championship needed. While some notable Celtics past and present believe Pierce already has solidified his place in franchise history, Pierce himself believes more is needed. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
POINT TAKEN: No. 1 key to basketball success these days Apr 16, 2009
Bob Cousy, a half-century ago, was the first glamour boy at the position -- although then it was called "playmaker." But the role grew in importance with the introduction of the three-point shot -- a factor which cut down on the strategy to force the ball inside. The three-point shot also obliged the point guard to be more of a shooting threat himself. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Opinion: A Celtics repeat? Only if Garnett is healthy Apr 16, 2009
Their names are Bob Cousy, Bill Russell, John Havlicek, Don Nelson, K.C. Jones. Buy a ticket to a Celtics game at the old Garden, and you would see them man their spots on the storied parquet floor, putting up consistent statistics and bringing the bulk of the franchises 17 NBA titles to Boston. (MSNBC -- Sports)
We're Baaaaaackkkkk.... Apr 14, 2009
He was an All-Big 12 First Team selection and a finalist for the Bob Cousy and Oscar Robertson awards. Additionally, Collins was a three-time Phillips 66 Big 12 Player of the Week honoree and member of the CBE Classic All-Tournament Team. (Phog.net)
Rondo is driven to succeed Apr 10, 2009
Rondo's overall game impresses Hall of Famer Bob Cousy, who said any point guard has to be a scoring threat to be effective. "When he sets up and strokes it, he's capable," Cousy said. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Jordan lockers from Bulls heyday up for auction Apr 10, 2009
Game jerseys and autographed sneakers from Jordan will also be auctioned, along with memorabilia from legends Bob Cousy and Larry Bird, the Harlem Globetrotters and the 2008 U.S. national team. Proceeds from the U.S. national team memorabilia will go to the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Fund. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Jordan, Robinson, Stockton among 5 elected to Hall Apr 8, 2009
Tar Heels coach Roy Williams was an assistant with Carolina on that 1982 championship team and was at Monday's induction, where Ty Lawson won the Bob Cousy award as the nation's top point guard. Jordan retired twice during his career. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Latest game of Magic, Bird is give and take Apr 7, 2009
North Carolina coach Roy Williams accompanied Ty Lawson as the latter received the Bob Cousy Award for being the best college point guard. "Back in '05 I was here with Raymond Felton when he won it," Williams said. (Boston Globe)
Lawson grabs his award Apr 7, 2009
"Lawson, wearing a dress shoe on his left foot and a protective shoe to cover his still healing right jammed toe on the other, accepted the trophy without incident.Said Williams: "I just want everyone to know that the player who is receiving the Bob Cousy Award today truly is a leader, truly is a point guard, truly is a young man who makes everyone better around him. And I'm honored to have Ty Lawson as one of my players. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Late-night elbow grease adds some polish to Lawson's game Apr 6, 2009
Ty Lawson will be presented today with the Bob Cousy Award, given to the nation's top point guard. The honor is determined by a 30-member panel of coaches, members of the Basketball Hall of Fame, sports information directors and national news media. (USA Today -- Sports)
Wildcats And Tar Heels Duke It Out For Spot In National Title Tilt Apr 5, 2009
Regarded as the top point guard in the country and the winner of the Bob Cousy Award, Lawson is both a prolific scorer (16. 3 ppg) and deft distributor (216 assists, against just 61 turnovers). (ABC 7 News, DC)
Lawson a 'menace' Apr 4, 2009
He overcame that label to win ACC player of the year honors and the Bob Cousy Award as the nation's best point guard as he has steered the Tar Heels into the Final Four. Yet there he was again, surrounded by media in a debate over athletes' gambling. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bucknell Alum Jay Wright Leads Villanova to Final Four Apr 4, 2009
That honor goes to Alvin "Doggie" Julian '23, who led Bob Cousy and Holy Cross to the national championship in 1947 and another national semifinal appearance in 1948. Julian is enshrined in the National Basketball Hall of Fame. (Bucknellbison.com)
Lawson Wins Cousy Award Apr 3, 2009
Lawson Wins Bob Cousy Award As Nation's Top Point Guard - NORTH CAROLINA OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE ... Lawson Wins Bob Cousy Award As Nation's Top Point Guard The junior becomes Carolina's second Cousy Award winner ... -- University of North Carolina junior is the recipient of the 2009 Bob Cousy Award presented by The Hartford, the Basketball Hall of Fame announced today. (Tarheelblue.com)
Lucas: Thursday Night Detroit Notebook Apr 3, 2009
Awards and rewards: Lawson was announced as the winner of the Bob Cousy Award as the nation's best point guard. He'll pick up his trophy Monday morning here in Detroit. (Tarheelblue.com)
Lawson Wins Bob Cousy Award As Nation's Top Point Guard Apr 3, 2009
-- University of North Carolina junior is the recipient of the 2009 Bob Cousy Award presented by The Hartford, the Basketball Hall of Fame announced today. The Clinton, Md. (Tarheelblue.com)
Lawson Chosen for Cousy Award Apr 3, 2009
- The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is pleased to announce this year's winner of the 2009 Bob Cousy Award, an honor presented annually to the nation's top collegiate point guard ... Lawson is the second Tar Heel in four years to win the Bob Cousy Award joining the 2005 winner Raymond Felton ... "The Bob Cousy Award presented by The Hartford has established itself as one of college basketball's premier awards" said John L. Doleva, Hall of Fame President "Mr. Cousy has set a standard... (InsideCarolina.com)
Darren Collison Receives The Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award Apr 1, 2009
- , a senior guard from UCLA, is the 2009 recipient of the Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award, presented annually by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to the nation's outstanding senior male collegian 6'0" and under who has excelled both athletically and academically. decided to go back to UCLA for his senior season and played well. He averaged 14.4 points, 4.7 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. Collison led the Pac-10 in free throw percentage, was third in assists, steals, and... (Uclabruins.com)
Rivers hit with $25k fine Mar 20, 2009
"Kennedy was not available for comment after the game, or yesterday concerning his fine.Overrated advantage The Celtics are limping into the final weeks of the regular season and have virtually conceded the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs to the Cleveland Cavaliers. But the recent injuries and setbacks remind Bob Cousy of the 1968-69 Celtics team that finished the regular season with a 48-34 record and went on to win the NBA title.Home-court advantage, Cousy believes, is... (Boston Globe)
Like it or not, BC is our date to the Dance Mar 20, 2009
As every Worcester schoolchild knows, Holy Cross won the thing back in the day when Bob Cousy was a freshman on Mount St. James (1947). The Crusaders in this century threw scares into Kentucky, Kansas, and Marquette, but for all of its hardwood tradition, Holy Cross has not actually won a game in the tournament since 1953. (Boston Globe)
Flynn's stock on the rise Mar 19, 2009
I think my leadership out there on the court has meant a lot to our team, said Flynn, a finalist for the Bob Cousy Award, given each year to the top point guard in the nation. Me only being a sophomore and having guys two and three years older than me listen to me really does a lot for me as a person. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Notes: KU vs. NDSU Mar 18, 2009
An All-Big 12 First Team selection, Bob Cousy Award finalist, Oscar Robertson Trophy finalist, Wooden Award and Naismith Award mid-season candidate, Collins has led the team in scoring in 24 of 32 games this season ... Making numerous All-America teams, Collins is a Bob Cousy Award finalist, Oscar Robertson Trophy finalist, Wooden Award and Naismith Trophy mid-season candidate and named to the NABC District 8 First Team March 5. (Phog.net)
ASCHBURNER: Timberwolves offering hint of NBA's financial tactics Mar 15, 2009
"The guarantees now are way too long and [for] way too much money," McHale said, recalling talks he had with older Celtics legend Bob Cousy about the early days of the NBA Players Association. Back then, players fighting for medical coverage and pensions never imagined the era of six-year, $100 million deals. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Lawson named ACC Player of Year Mar 14, 2009
A finalist for the Bob Cousy Award as the top collegiate point guard, Lawson's assist-error ratio is the third-best in ACC single-season history. He has 196 assists and only 59 turnovers and has committed one or fewer turnovers 12 times and two or fewer in 21 of 30 games. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Seasiders prove worthy of host role in sub-regional Mar 13, 2009
2 assists per game and is a finalist for the Bob Cousy Award, which recognizes the top point guard in the nation. No. 4 Cal State Dominguez Hills. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Seminoles' Hamilton Named ACC Basketball Coach Of The Year Mar 11, 2009
A finalist for the Bob Cousy Award as the nation's top point guard and a candidate for national player of the year honors, he has consistently been assigned to guard the opponents' top offensive player. While earning the deserved honor of being named the top defender in the nation's top conference, Douglas has handled the Seminoles' point guard duties and has been Florida State's undisputed leader both on and off the court. (Seminoles.com)
Slam Dunk Films Mar 8, 2009
Pro talent: O'Neal, Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway, Bob Cousy, Bobby Hurley and Marques Johnson. (Larry Bird and others played themselves. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Preview: Duke (24-5) v. Florida State (22-7) Mar 4, 2009
Senior Tony Douglas is making his case for all kinds of awards including ACC Player of the Year, National Defensive Player of the Year, and the Bob Cousy Award. Though he's scoring at a career best clip, for Douglas it all starts on the defensive end of the court. (TheDevilsDen.com)
ACC Player of the Year Candidate - Toney Douglas Mar 3, 2009
Bob Cousy Award Finalist. Has led Florida State to a 22-7 overall record and a third place standing in the ACC with a record of 9-5. (Seminoles.com)
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Meaningful Entertainment/ Mar 3, 2009
g. Lance Armstrong, Mario Andretti, Martina Navratilova, Joe Frazier, Bob Cousy, Billie Jean King, Paul Hornung, Tim Duncan, Jason Kidd), many of whom have appeared at the museum and helped to promote it. The purchase opportunity is exceptional and unprecedented on several levels, according to the SmA's Founder and one its three Board Members, Philip Schwalb. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Morning Tipoff Feb 27, 2009
Boston's Tom Heinsohn leads all scorers with 43 points and Bob Cousy adds 31 while setting an NBA record with 28 assists. Playback. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Getting To Know The Seniors Feb 26, 2009
(1) Guard - 6-1 - 185 Seattle, WA (O'Dea HS) Thanks to a breakthrough junior campaign that resulted in All-Pac-10 Honorable Mention honors, Johnson garnered national attention at the start of this year when he was selected as a candidate for the Bob Cousy Award, given annually to the country's top point guard. A consistent performer and proven leader, Johnson has enjoyed another solid season as the Cardinal's floor general. (Gostanford.com)
Eric Blau, at 87; poet created 'Jacques Brel' Feb 26, 2009
Mr. Blau was at one point a ghostwriter for instructional pamphlets ostensibly written by sports stars such as Roger Maris and Bob Cousy, and with the cartoonist Roy Doty he created "The Adventures of Danny Dee," an early children's show that featured rudimentary animation. According to Stone, she and her husband, whom she married in 1962, were introduced to Brel's music by a friend who worked for a record company. (Boston Globe)
Bob Cousy award for Levance Fields? (Today) Feb 19, 2009
Bob Cousy award for Levance Fields ... Who challenges him for the Bob Cousy Award (given to the nation's top point guard). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Seminoles Play Host To Miami Wednesday At 7:00 P.M. Feb 18, 2009
ALL-ACC FIRST TEAM AND NATIONAL HONORS CANDIDATE Senior All-ACC First-Team and National Defensive Player of the Year candidate and Bob Cousy Award finalist enters Wednesday's game against Miami as the ACC's leading scorer in conference games (23. 2 ppg), the overall leader in total points scored (508), the second overall leading scorer for the entire season (20. (Seminoles.com)
