April 4, 2005, 20 years ago today: In coach Roy Williams’ first trip to an NCAA championship game, North Carolina beats Illinois 75-70 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.
This Day In Sports: Williams trims the twine for the first time
This Day In Sports: A sterling start for Steve Fisher
April 3, 1989: A year after Boise State fell to a talented young Michigan team in their tense first round NCAA Tournament matchup, the now senior-laden Wolverines win it all—nipping Seton Hall in overtime 80-79 in the national championship game.
Scott Slant Wednesday Weekly: An easier-to-watch first half today?
About the time Boise State fell to 1-for-11 from the field eight minutes into the game on Monday, KBOI Radio analyst Abe Jackson said, “This is hard to watch.” He wasn’t wrong. It was Clang City on offense.
This Day In Sports: ‘Sidd Finch’ hands off to Rollie Massimino
April 1, 1985, 40 years ago today: Author George Plimpton pulls a fast one on the readers of Sports Illustrated. Plimpton wrote an article about Sidd Finch, a New York Mets pitching prospect who could reportedly throw a baseball a phenomenal 168 miles per hour.
This Day In Sports: Loyola Chicago lifted by Sister Jean
March 31, 2018: One of the more remarkable runs in NCAA Tournament history ends in the Final Four when Loyola Chicago, a No. 11 seed, falls to Michigan 69-57. The Ramblers, in tandem with their chaplain, 98-year-old Sister Jean, captivated fans with their clutch play.
This Day In Sports: Top of the mountain for McGuire & ‘Balboa’
March 28, 1977: Two back-alley scrappers, Sylvester Stallone and Al McGuire, walk away with big prizes. In a storybook ending to his coaching career, McGuire won the NCAA championship when his Marquette Warriors beat North Carolina 67-59.
Scott Slant Thursday Special: Ashton Jeanty’s last public audition
Okay, here’s your list of running backs coaches who came in to see Ashton Jeanty at Boise State’s Pro Day Wednesday, according to B.J. Rains of Bronco Nation News.
Scott Slant Wednesday Weekly: The passing of the torch next week
Boise State men’s hoops is prepping for next Monday’s opener against George Washington at the College Basketball Crown in Las Vegas. In related news, the basketball transfer portal opened on Monday, and Broncos guard Chris Lockett is in it.
This Day In Sports: Six straight trophies for UCLA
March 25, 1972: UCLA captures its sixth straight national championship and completes a perfect season with an 81-76 win over Florida State at the L.A. Sports Arena. The Bruins didn’t need any help, but they obviously felt right at home.
This Day In Sports: The Idaho Stampede clock starts ticking
March 24, 2015, 10 years ago today: The Utah Jazz and Miller Sports Properties announce the acquisition of the Idaho Stampede, ending 18 years of local ownership led by managing investor and founder Bill Ilett.