PG West: Beaver's Borza gets tennis opportunity Sep 3, 2009
Borza met Bollettieri a couple years ago when he was in town as a guest of ESPN college basketball personality Dick Vitale, who was here to broadcast a Pitt game and is a close friend of Bollettieri. While in town, Bollettieri spoke to the Pitt tennis team, of which Kristy Borza was a member. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Student-Athlete of the Week - Kayla May Aug 27, 2009
" Favorite professional team: New York Yankees Favorite sports writer or announcer: Dick Vitale A "Stupid Human Trick" you can do: Touch my tongue to my nose Person you'd most like to meet: Dwayne Wade Words that describes you best are: Inspirational, ambitious Best advice you've gotten about sports: "The will to win, comes from the Heart. " What people should know about you but probably don't: I'm the oldest of four kids. If they filmed a movie of your life, who would star in it and what would... (Uoflsports.com)
K-State to host College Gameday Aug 19, 2009
The contest between the Wildcats and Jayhawks will be the Saturday Primetime game set for 6 p.m. CT, which is typically broadcast by the trio of Dan Shulman, Dick Vitale and Erin Andrews. The primetime affair will be one of at least nine national television games for the Wildcats in 2009-10, all on the ESPN family of networks. (Kansas State Sports -- Rivals.com)
ESPN College GameDay Coming To Seattle Aug 19, 2009
College GameDay will travel to several teams that are featured on ESPN.com preseason polls by Andy Katz and Dick Vitale. Teams selected to host that are on Katz's listings are: #1 Kansas, #2 Michigan State, #4 Villanova, #5 North Carolina, #7 Kentucky, #8 Tennessee, #10 Duke, #14 Washington and #24 Kansas State. (Gohuskies.com)
Clemson, Duke to Host ESPN's College GameDay and Saturday Primetime Game of the Week Aug 19, 2009
Multiple teams on ESPN.com preseason polls by Andy Katz and Dick Vitale ... Seven of the top 10 - and 10 of the top 17 - by ESPN's Dick Vitale: #1 Kansas, #2 Kentucky, #3 Michigan State, #5 Duke, #7 Villanova, #8 North Carolina, #10 Illinois, #12 Tennessee, #16 Washington and #17 Syracuse. (Theacc.com)
Curry says lack of size hasn't slowed him down yet on court Jul 11, 2009
" Years after Curry was overlooked by all but about three colleges in the country, McKillop's opinion has become popular. ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale predicted that Curry would be the 2009-10 Rookie of the Year, Bobby Knight called him the best passer in college basketball and Ryan Blake, the assistant director of NBA scouting, said Curry could become a premier point guard. "Curry is going to be a star in the NBA," Vitale said. "He's often ahead of the cutter in what he is supposed to be... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Pistons fire Curry after one season as coach Jul 1, 2009
"Pistons spokesman Kevin Grigg said the timetable for naming a new coach was up in the air."Obviously with the free agency period starting tomorrow [Wednesday], we don't know quite the speed of it," Grigg said.Sources said that two names high on Dumars' list as potential replacements are former Pistons coach and current TNT analyst Doug Collins, along with ex- coach , who just completed his first season as an ESPN analyst.One prominent coaching source told ESPN.com that it's unlikely Dumars... (ESPN -- Basketball News)
Clippers pick OU's Griffin No. 1 in NBA draft Jun 26, 2009
Dick Vitale breaks down the first round of the NBA DraftTags. Grizzlies Select Thabeet With No. 2 Pick. (ESPN -- Basketball News)
TGIs 2009 NBA mock draft (2888) Jun 26, 2009
Published: Thursday, June 25, 2009 2:10 AM HST There are two certainties about today s 2009 NBA Draft: 1) Blake Griffin will be the first pick; 2) Dick Vitale will freak out after a few teams pass on Tyler Hansbrough. Other than that, it s a complete unknown. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
GAME ON!: Cherner blogged the draft live Jun 26, 2009
Jeff Van Gundy says Daye makes Tayshawn Prince of the Pistons "look like the Hulk." Dick Vitale believes that Curry is going to be the Rookie of the Year. He also says when you draft "potential, potential, potential" you get coaches fired. (USA Today -- Sports)
Lawson finds way to Denver Jun 26, 2009
"Ty Lawson, going to Denver, playing behind a guy like Chauncey Billups, I think he's going to be a heck of a backup and a solid player," said basketball analyst Dick Vitale in an ESPN interview after Lawson's trade to Denver was announced. Karl and the Nuggets considered drafting Lawson in the 2008 NBA Draft before Lawson decided to return to North Carolina, where he led the Tar Heels to the 2009 NCAA title in Detroit. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
E-MAILING IT IN: Talkin' NBA draft, celebrity team owners Jun 24, 2009
But nothing makes me happier (and at the same time, completely annoyed) than Dick Vitale going on a predictable rant about how whichever college player was chosen will be great in the pros because he attended school and learned how to play "the right way." Especially in 2006, when that speech was given after Charlotte picked Adam Morrison and Orlando picked J.J. Redick. Good call on that one, Dick. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
MEDIA MUSINGS: On Coach K's broadcasting future, more Jun 23, 2009
Mike Krzyzewski enjoying gig as radio host - Richard Deitsch - SI.com. Posted: Monday June 22, 2009 1:58PM; Updated: Monday June 22, 2009 6:07PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
MEDIA MUSINGS: Jay Glazer discusses Leinart, objectivity Jun 16, 2009
" -- ESPN's Dick Vitale, on turning 70 on June 9. 1 SI.com on UPCOMING POPULAR Latest News SI Writers SI Photos Featured Stories Covers Hot Topics: Copyright ? 2009 Time Inc. A Time Warner Company. All Rights Reserved. under which this service is provided to you. Read our .. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
DiMasi, associates indicted on federal corruption charges Jun 5, 2009
Dick Vitale is Sal DiMasi s long-time friend, Weinberg said ... Dick Vitale communicated openly with [DiMasi] on behalf of many proposals that were in the public interest. (Burlington Union, MA)
NewCelebrity birthdays for the week of June 7-13 Jun 4, 2009
Actress Larisa Oleynik ("3rd Rock From The Sun," "Boy Meets World) is 28. Actor Michael Cera ("Juno," "Arrested Development") is 21. June 8: Comedian Jerry Stiller is 82. Comedian-talk show host Joan Rivers is 76. Actor James Darren is 73. Actor Bernie Casey is 70. Singer Nancy Sinatra is 69. Singer Chuck Negron (Three Dog Night) is 67. Singer Boz Scaggs is 65. Actor Don Grady ("My Three Sons") is 65. Guitarist Mick Box of Uriah Heep is 62. Actress Sonia Braga is 59. Actress Kathy Baker ("Picket... (Florida Times-Union)
DiMasi, 3 associates charged with rigging of state contracts Jun 3, 2009
"Dick Vitale is not a criminal," Martin Weinberg, Vitale's lawyer, said in a statement. "He is an ethical and principled businessperson. I am confident he will be acquitted.". (Boston Globe)
Indy drivers warned to be patient at the start May 24, 2009
"The No. 11 car felt good, and I'm getting excited for the race.''Defending Indy winner Scott Dixon had the most laps of any driver in one car, turning 501 laps in his primary car.Pole winner Helio Castroneves had 480 laps - 174 in his primary and 306 in his backup.---LUG NUTS: A scholarship for students attending Indiana University's new National Sports Journalism Center has been named for retiring Associated Press motor sports writer Mike Harris. The scholarship winner each year also will have... (MSNBC -- Sports)
E-MAILING IT IN: Discussing dream MNF booth, NBA draft May 20, 2009
But it is what it is, and if I had to pick a dream MNF booth, I'd go with Keith Jackson, Charles Barkley and Dick Vitale. Sure, Barkley and Vitale know nothing about football, but Vitale knows nothing about basketball either and that doesn't stop him from doing "his job." Jackson's voice is like cold lemonade on a hot day and Barkley is the best, most honest sports voice in the nation. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Indianapolis revs up this for the usual racing, plus Tut exhibit May 15, 2009
Basketball analyst Dick Vitale is this year's grand marshal. The Indianapolis 500 will be run May 24. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Story » May 13, 2009
Dick Vitale: Tom Izzo gives on and off the court - ESPN ... By Dick VitaleESPN.com. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Gators dominate All-SEC Softball Team May 7, 2009
Florida men's basketball coach Billy Donovan will be honored as a special guest at the fourth annual Dick Vitale Gala for cancer research at the Ritz Carlton in Sarasota on May 15. Donovan will be joined by mentor and former head coach Rick Pitino as a fellow special guest. (Florida Today)
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If Stan Heath is going to turn the USF men's basketball program around he is going to need a combination of good fortune and commitment from those who control the purse strings at the school, says ESPN analyst Dick Vitale. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (USF Sports -- Rivals.com)
The Wrestler(s) May 5, 2009
Dick Vitale and Duke Basketball. Copyright. (FOX59, IN)
Vitale made grand marshal of Indy 500 parade Apr 29, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -Dick Vitale thinks his new temporary gig is just awesome, baby. The ESPN college basketball analyst and Basketball Hall of Famer was announced Tuesday as this year's Indy 500 Festival Parade grand marshal. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Briefs | WNBA: Ex-Storm coach Anne Donovan is hired as Liberty assistant Apr 29, 2009
Should be an awesome parade, baby: Dick Vitale, ESPN college basketball analyst, will serve as grand marshal of the May 23 Indy 500 Festival Parade. The race is May 24. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
EUROPEAN VOCATION: High schooler controls his future Apr 28, 2009
ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale told the San Diego Union-Tribune, "I'm really frustrated and very disappointed. When are kids going to realize that being a kid is an important part of life? Some of them want that instant gratification and want to chase that dream of being a pro so quickly they forget about the most important years of their life.". Vitale and others who constantly bemoan the decisions made by kids like Tyler, who as a junior averaged 28. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
One more year will benefit Flemings Apr 19, 2009
As Dick Vitale likes to say, there are "100 kids" who are convinced they'll be second-round picks. By all means if Flemings is forecast a first-round spot, he'd owe it to himself to go. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Irish Seniors Honored At Annual Basketball Banquet Apr 17, 2009
Dick Vitale All-America Team. Second Team Associated Press All-American. (Und.com)
We're Baaaaaackkkkk.... Apr 14, 2009
ESPN's Dick Vitale has named Kansas as his No. 1 team entering next season. "Cole and Sherron had an opportunity to go and do some things right now," Self said. (Phog.net)
The Consensus Is...He Was A First-Team All-American Apr 12, 2009
com First-Team All-American Basketball Times All-American Dick Vitale All-America Team First-Team All-Pac-10. WEB. (Thesundevils.com)
Coaches vote Tar Heels unanimous No. 1 Apr 8, 2009
Dick Vitale's Top Five. Dick Vitale gives his top five teams for the 2009-2010 college hoops seasonTags ... Looking ahead to next season, Kansas leads Dick Vitale's. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
UNC parties, awaits NBA decisions Apr 8, 2009
Greeny and Golic discuss North Carolina's national championship win over Michigan State with UNC coach Roy Williams, Andy Katz, Bob Knight, Jay Bilas and Dick Vitale. Coach Roy Williams' team returned home Tuesday to celebrate the proud program's fifth national title and first since 2005 with about 13,000 revved-up fans less than 24 hours after beating Michigan State 89-72 in Detroit. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Luke Harangody Named To 2009 Dick Vitale All-America Team Apr 6, 2009
was one of seven players named to the 2009 Dick Vitale All-America Team. The announcement was made on Saturday afternoon (April 4) on an hour-long special televised on ABC.. (Und.com)
Anderson Named Coach of the Year Apr 4, 2009
Knight was on the award s selection committee this season, joining his son, Pat Knight, Dan Beebe, Jay Bilas, Dave Gavitt, Bob Hammel, Billy Packer, Dean Smith, and Dick Vitale. A native of Birmingham, Ala. (Mutigers.com)
AWFUL ANNOUNCING: 1-on-1 with one of the best bloggers Apr 4, 2009
If a regular-season college basketball game is slow, and Dick Vitale is talking about Rays baseball, people will definitely look for something else. I think CBS has done an amazing job of listening to fans in both getting Gus Johnson to the Sweet 16 and sending Packer out to pasture. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Brockman Named Finalist For Hilton Award Apr 3, 2009
The Selection Committee is composed of: Dan Beebe, Jay Bilas, Dave Gavitt, Bob Hammel, Bob Knight, Pat Knight, Billy Packer, Dean Smith, and Dick Vitale. Brockman joins A.J. Abrams of Texas, Tyler Hansbrough of North Carolina, Jason holsinger of Evansville and Brett Winkelman of North Dakota State as the award finalists. (Gohuskies.com)
AREA SCENE: Elementary track meet to be run April 19 Apr 3, 2009
The selection committee is composed of Dan Beebe, Jay Bilas, Dave Gavitt, Bob Hammel, Bob Knight, Pat Knight, Billy Packer, Dean Smith and Dick Vitale. The coaching finalists for the Clair Bee Award are Mike Anderson, of Missouri; Brad Greenberg, of Radford; Trent Johnson, of LSU; Andy Kennedy, of Mississippi. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
UNC should stop Big East's Detroit party Apr 2, 2009
Dick Vitale thinks the Tar Heels will cut down the nets on Monday night in Detroit. MORE FROM DICK VITALE ... By Dick Vitale, special to USA TODAY Wow. (USA Today -- Sports)
Durant OK with Thunder Mar 29, 2009
On Dick Vitale: "He's paid to promote college basketball. I like college basketball. It's a personal preference type of thing. I have no problem with that. Dick Vitale is one of the best promoters of college basketball there's ever been. It's like draft night with him, it's funny to me. You know he's going to like the college player over any high school player. He was convinced that the Magic made just a colossal mistake taking Dwight Howard. I think that's proven that it's not that big of a... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Gillispie fired at UK Mar 28, 2009
Hubert Davis, Digger Phelps and Dick Vitale talk about Kentucky firing Billy GillispieTags: , VIDEO PLAYLIST ... Hubert Davis, Digger Phelps and Dick Vitale talk about Kentucky firing Billy GillispieTags. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
A Hard look, a hard question Mar 24, 2009
Dick Vitale, Jay Bilas, and others who evaluate college basketball for a living said this Marquette team had something really special going for it. Yet this is a team that never made it past the second round of the NCAA Tournament. (CollegeInsiders.com)
LIVE BLOG: Arizona 71, Cleveland State 57 Mar 23, 2009
I wonder what Dick Vitale has to say about all this. Wait, no I don t.. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
WILDCAT BLOG: UA 84, UTAH 71 Mar 21, 2009
POSTGAME: Who s laughing now, Dick Vitale. Arizona didn t belong in the tournament, huh. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Mark Bradley Mar 20, 2009
Not having a Carolina-Duke final drives Dick Vitale to drink. (Amateur photo by M. Bradley. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Final Four, title picks from around the Internet Mar 19, 2009
Men's NCAA tournament. Final Four, champion picks from around the Internet. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The louder, the better for Duke Mar 19, 2009
Give the Blue Devils something loud and hot, and they'll spawn a 10-0 run before Dick Vitale himself could get a T.O. baby. There's so much noise at Duke home games that they might as well be played under the hood of Jeff Gordon's race car. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Wildcats out to prove they belong Mar 18, 2009
ESPN s loudest talking head, the one-and-only Dick Vitale, ripped the Arizona pick during a heated back-and-forth with Jay Bilas and Digger Phelps. Vitale brought up the nice wins against Kansas and Gonzaga, but claimed that the Wildcats 9-9 mark in what wasn t a vintage Pac-10, the 1-5 finish to the season and the 13 overall losses should ve kept them out of the Big Dance in favor of Saint Mary s.. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Big East beasts get top-heavy in wide-open NCAA tournament Mar 16, 2009
BRACKET: DICK VITALE: MARCH MANIA. It's the first time a conference has been awarded three No. 1 seeds. (USA Today -- Sports)
BRACKET RACKET: Expert advice Mar 16, 2009
Even Dick Vitale is here to help. Check out his and see who he has cutting down the nets in Detroit on April 6. (USA Today -- Sports)
Vitale's view Mar 16, 2009
By Dick Vitale, Special for USA TODAY Hey, do you think there's some big time screaming going on in State College, Pa. This is my 30th year at ESPN, and trust me, every year the scene plays out with similar cries of, "We were robbed!" At least now, we don't have to listen to any more talk about, "They're on the bubble baby.". (USA Today -- Sports)
MassBay experiencing junior high Mar 12, 2009
You won't see a lot of JUCO highlights on ESPN and you're probably not going to run into Billy Packer or Dick Vitale at the Floyd L. Maines Arena. Nobody's got MassBay Community College in his March Madness office pool. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Why is T.O. a man fans love to hate? Mar 11, 2009
Am I turning into Dick Vitale or what. March Madness must be on the immediate horizon. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Pitino, Smith Preview Saturday's Season Finale against West Virginia Mar 7, 2009
TV: ESPN will televise the game with Dan Shulman (play-by-play), Dick Vitale (analyst), and Erin Andrews (reporter) Radio: WHAS (840 AM) with Paul Rogers (play-by-play) and Bob Valvano (analyst) SIRIUS: SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ch. 127 Series History: U of L leads 6-2 all-time (3-1 in Louisville, 1-1 in Morgantown, 2-0 neutral) Last Meeting: U of L 69, West Virginia 63 (Jan. (Uoflsports.com)
Pitt-Marquette Preview Mar 4, 2009
The game will be televised nationally by ESPN2 and ESPN-360 with Dan Shulman and Dick Vitale handling the announcing duties. The Panthers close out the season against No. 1 Saturday at noon at the Pete. (PittInsiders.com)
Arnie Ferrin To Be Honored During Utah-TCU Game Saturday Mar 3, 2009
The other inductees were former players Charles Barkley and Danny Manning, former coaches Jim Phelan and Nolan Richardson and broadcasters Billy Parker and Dick Vitale. The first two groups included players John Wooden, Oscar Robertson, Bill Russell, Austin Carr, Dick Groat, Dick Barnett and Kareem Abdul Jabbar. (Utahutes.com)
After basketball, Carr still has drive Mar 2, 2009
Though he didn't garner as much glory as Thompson, Carr was -- to use Dick Vitale lingo -- a "Rolls Royce." He earned All-America honors in two of his three seasons and led the ACC in scoring as a sophomore (26. 6 points) and as a junior (21. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Student-Athlete of the Week - Adam Donaldson Mar 2, 2009
Favorite sports writer or announcer: Dick Vitale. Person you'd most like to meet: Rafael Nadal. (Uoflsports.com)
No. 23/25 Seminoles Play Host To No. 12/13 Clemson On Saturday At 2 P.M. Feb 28, 2009
HAMILTON NAMED NATIONAL COACH OF THE WEEK BY DICK VITALE Florida State's was named the National Coach of the Week by Dick Vitale in his weekly awards announcement on Feb. 23. Said Vitale: "The Seminoles look like lock city to return to the big dance for the first time in over a decade. Florida State scored wins over Miami and Virginia Tech (the latter on the road in a tough environment). With 21 wins, this is turning into a special season for Hamilton and his squad.". (Seminoles.com)
2008 Naismith Hall of Fame Enshrinee And Former Irish Great Adrian Dantley Will Be Honored On March 2 Feb 26, 2009
Dantley was enshrined into the Hall of Fame on September 5, 2008 and was part of seven-member class that included Hakeem Olajuwon, who led the University of Houston to three straight NCAA Final Fours and the Houston Rockets to back-to-back National Basketball Association titles; Patrick Ewing, a two time Olympic gold medalist, 1984 NCAA champion at Georgetown and 11-time NBA All-Star; Pat Riley, head coach of the Miami Heat who has captured a total of five NBA championships as a coach with the... (Und.com)
UConn preview Feb 25, 2009
You know this weeks game is a big deal when Dick Vitale is making a visit to the Bradley Center. Vitale is calling the game for ESPN and will also be on campus earlier in the day for a book signing. (CollegeInsiders.com)
#2 UCONN vs #8 MU Feb 24, 2009
Dan Shulman (play-by-play), Dick Vitale (analyst) and Allen Hopkins (reporter) will call the action from courtside. Jerel McNeal says. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Hoops Preview: Texas Feb 20, 2009
The ESPN/ESPNHD Saturday Primetime game will feature Dan Shulman, Dick Vitale and Erin Andrews announcing. The contest will air on the Sooner Radio Network (flagship KOKC AM 1520 in OKC; KTBZ AM 1430 in Tulsa; Sirius 123; XM 144) with Bob Barry, Sr. and Mike Houck calling the action. (OUInsider.com)
Vitale: NBA mentality regarding coaches creeping onto campus Feb 17, 2009
By Dick Vitale, Special for USA TODAY Hey, what is going on in college basketball. Is the collegiate game now becoming similar to the NBA in that coaches are getting the ziggy during the heart of the season. (USA Today -- Sports)
Road Warrior Spartans Travel To Purdue Feb 17, 2009
9 FM TV: ESPN - Dan Shulman (Play by Play), Dick Vitale (Color), Erin Andrews (Sidelines). The Opening Tip Michigan State travels to Purdue for the first of two meetings between the league powers in the final three weeks of the season. (Msuspartans.com)
