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It's about college basketball. More specifically, it is about the Big East. There are rumors that there are other conferences, such as the Atlantic 10, the ACC, the CAA, the MAAC and other East Coast conferences, but they are just rumors. I grew up in Providence, RI, went to college in New York City, grad school in New England, taught in Connecticut and worked most of my life in Washington, DC but am not at all biased towards Eastern college basketball. Very objective.

Joe's Recent Articles

MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 29: A Villanova fan wears a gorilla suit during the North Carolina Tar Heels and Oklahoma Sooners NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional Final at the FedExForum on March 29, 2009 in Memphis, Tennessee. Villanova will play the winner between the Tar Heels and the Sooners. (Photo by Joe Murphy/Getty Images)

Villanova-North Carolina: Slugfest Brewing

Published 7 months ago
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Villanova In The NCAAs: Strengths and Pitfalls

Published 8 months ago
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Loyola, MD Wins Sixth Straight, 75-61 at Rider

Published 9 months ago
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Villanova Defeats Pittsburgh By 10 As Wildcats Look to Make Run to End Season

Published 9 months ago
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Tom Edrington responded to a comment on Hey Notre Dame: How'd That One Taste?
Tom Edrington responded to a comment on Hey Notre Dame: How'd That One Taste?
Ari Kramer responded to a comment on Around the MAAC: Previewing Opening Weekend's Games
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Matthew Brown responded to a comment on Washington Wizards: Familiar Questions and Early Losses Begin to Pile Up
Matthew Brown responded to a comment on Washington Wizards: Familiar Questions and Early Losses Begin to Pile Up

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Basketball: Villanova, Manhattan College, Loyola College, University of Rhode Island
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by Ari
8 months ago

Hey Joe,
I know it's been awhile since you've written, but I'm trying to organize a collective piece in which the b/r MAAC writers will reflect on the season (centering on their specific teams). Let me know if you want to do it.
Ari
by Ari
9 months ago

Hey Joe,
Not quite sure what you think of Jimmy Patsos, but I really hate the guy. Feel free to respond either way to this article http://bleacherreport.com/articles/112040-jimmy-patsos-is-a-jerk-episode-ii-star-player-jamal-barney-disgusts-his-coach?just_published=1
by Joe
about 1 year ago

Ari: What do I need to do? Write a blurb after watching the Mt. St. Mary's game, or whatever else?
by Ari
about 1 year ago

If you are interested in covering Loyola, that would be great.
by Ari
about 1 year ago

Joe,
Do you have a favorite MAAC team that you would be interested in covering throughout the season? I'm trying to build up the MAAC community here on Bleacher Report, so let me know what you think.
Ari

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