Big Dance Remains Filled With Big Clichés
When March Madness lingo gets out of hand.
Billy Packer: Can’t Work Today Due to Political Correctness; Dean Smith Best Overall Coach
Packer demanded he be removed from Wake Forest Hall of Fame.
Billy Packer Reminisces: Reagan Shot Before ’81 Title Game; Vitale Spat, Musburger Fired Eve Of ’90 Title Game
Part III of the interview series with Billy Packer.
Headline: Q&A With Billy Packer (Continued)
Continuing along with the legendary Billy Packer who holds the record for network coverage of a team championship event.
After 34 Straight Final Fours, Billy Packer Hasn’t Attended A Basketball Game in 10 Years!
“I’d rather watch practice…I couldn’t name one player today on Kentucky’s team.”
Turner Boss David Levy, A Self-Made Man, Pumped on Eve of Tourney
Levy built Turner’s Sports Stable creatively; open to the next good deal.
Is Tim Ryan Network TV’s Most Versatile Announcer Ever?
Ryan discusses his latest book and a multifaceted resume.
Mike Patrick: Will Miss ESPN Crew; Opposes Putting Play-by-Play Team in Studio
Mike Patrick, whose name was almost interchangeable with ESPN for some 36 years, has left the network. Mike’s first ESPN assignment was in 1982.
Following Two Giants: Woody Durham at North Carolina and Bob Harris at Duke
David Shumate and Jones Angell discuss legacies and NC basketball.