ORUalum Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 ...don't think these have been posted yet. ORU sees no wrong in expecting a miracle (excerpt) DENVER (AP) -- The words displayed on the baseline at the Oral Roberts arena say a lot about what people need to know about the university, the basketball program, the attitude at one of America's best-known evangelical meeting points: "Expect A Miracle." OK, so maybe it's a bit irreverent to be looking for miracles on a basketball court. Then again, this is the NCAA tournament, and the basketball program has, of late, been one of the best things going at the troubled campus in Tulsa, Okla. The 13th-seeded Golden Eagles (24- make their third straight trip to the tournament Thursday, when they'll face fourth-seeded Pitt (26-9) in the first round of the South Regional. Oral Roberts is an 81/2-point underdog against a team on a major roll, with a five-game winning streak that includes the Big East tournament championship. Some say the Golden Eagles will need -- well, who are we kidding here? -- a miracle to advance. "I mean, it's a major challenge, man," ORU guard Moses Ehambe said http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=388927 Eddie Sutton an interested fan this time around Eddie Sutton is back at the NCAA tournament -- not as a coach this time, but as a very interested fan. Sutton is in Denver to watch his son, Scott, lead Oral Roberts in its first-round game against Pittsburgh on Thursday. The 71-year-old Eddie Sutton took the coaching job at the University of San Francisco in the middle of this season and surpassed the 800-win mark for his career. He is not expected to return to the Dons next season. "It was an interesting experience in that we got there in the middle of the year and it took us a while to get everything going in the right direction," the elder Sutton said. "We had one player that probably could play in the Big 12." The patriarch of a coaching family that also includes Sean, who took over at Oklahoma State after Eddie retired in 2006, said he's here only as a spectator, trying to stay out of the way. Scott Sutton said the advice his father offers always is appreciated. Eddie Sutton coached the Cowboys to a 63-51 victory over Pitt in the 2004 regional semifinals. "We talk almost every day, we talk at length, he'll suggest some things," Scott Sutton said. "Obviously he's one of the best. Should be in the Hall of Fame." http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=388971 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUalum Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 Pitt-Oral Roberts Preview --- scout.com By Dale Grdnic Senior Writer Posted Mar 19, 2008 (excerpt) Much has been made about Pitt's seven NCAA Tournament appearances in seven straight years and rightfully so, because the Panthers are among just nine men's basketball programs to accomplish that feat. But Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon was quick to point out that Oral Roberts (24-, the opening opponent for Pitt (26-9) Thursday at 3 p.m. Eastern at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colo., has made it to three straight NCAA events. The winner advances to the second round against either Michigan State or Temple Saturday at approximately 6:30 or 9 p.m. Eastern. "We know how good they are,'' Dixon said. "They're not a typical team from another conference, because ... they have some experienced seniors and are well-coached. They shoot the ball well from (3-point range), and that's always a danger. So, we have to guard the three and get out on the shooters.'' http://westvirginia.scout.com/a.z?s=159&p=2&c=738927 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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