Greg Paulus used his final year of eligibility to return home to upstate New York and play quarterback for Syracuse University. What seemed like a good idea at the time for the former Duke point guard has suddenly turned into a debacle. The team is 3-5, Big East leading receiver Mike Williams quit the squad, and head coach Doug Marrone teared up while talking about fans booing Paulus Saturday. Read the full story

I was checking out NBA TV when they rolled out the first in a new series, The All (fill in the conference) team. The teams are made up of current NBA Players and the Big East was the inaugural conference. The squad will be posted at NBA.com a little later, but who wants to wait?

The teams are based on how the player is playing now.

ALL BIG EAST NBA 1ST TEAM
PG Allen Iverson, Georgetown
SG Dwyane Wade, Marquette
C Emeka Okafor, UConn
SF Carmelo Anthony, Syracuse
PF Ron Artest, St. John’s

ALL BIG EAST NBA 2ND TEAM
Ray Allen, UConn
Caron Butler, UConn
Samuel Dalembert, Seton Hall
Rudy Gay, UConn
Ben Gordon, UConn
Jeff Green, Georgetown
Richard Hamilton, UConn

ALL BIG EAST RESERVE TEAM
Troy Murphy, Notre Dame
Alonzo Mourning, Georgetown
Dikembe Mutombo, Georgetown

ALL BIG EAST DEVELOPMENTAL SQUAD
Matt Carroll, Notre Dame
Francisco Garcia, Louisville
Ryan Gomes, Providence
Kyle Lowry, Villanova
Kenyon Martin, Cincinnati
Jason Maxiell, Cincinnati
Hakim Warrick, Syracuse
Marcus Williams, UConn
Tim Thomas, Villanova

Quick note: The developmental team doesn’t mean that the guy sucks.. Andre Aldrigde of NBA TV explained it this way:

“We had to have a developmental squad for our team because we’re making this a franchise. This isn’t just about all-stars, this is a franchise.”

With that said… Where the hell is Charlie Villanueva? If Tim Thomas’ sometimey ass can make this squad, then I know Chuck V could make the team… And Rip Hamilton, ouch.. It’s hard to find a spot for a guy that runs non-stop, can stick the midrange jumper consistently, and that has big game experience… Can’t really argue with AI and Wade tho.

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If you youngins don’t know, Derrick Coleman could have been the greatest power forward in the history of the NBA. He had low post game, a nice shot from outside, and could rebound like a monster… When he felt the urge. The problem with D.C. is that he didn’t care. If his business ethic is anything like his NBA work ethic, Coleman has just started a doomed venture.

Former NBA star Derrick Coleman opened the “SNYX Sneaker Studio” Saturday in the neighborhood in which he grew up. The store carries all Nike merchandise, including warm-ups and top-of-the-line athletic sneakers. Shoes range in price from $75 to $280.

In addition to the “SNYX Sneaker Studio,” Coleman plans to develop a strip mall, which will include a “Hungry Howies,” a car wash, a barber shop, a laundry, and a bill-paying center.

The SNYX Sneaker Studio sounds like a great place to work. Can you think of a cooler boss than Derrick Coleman? He doesn’t like training, meetings, or dress codes. As long as you show up and pick up your check, it’s all good.

Derrick Coleman Opens Nike Athletic Store in Detroit. Courtesy of Click On Detroit

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By day, Morlon Greenwood is a mild-mannered 7 year veteran linebacker for the Houston Texans. At night, he’s the super rapper known as Ultimate 56. Greenwood’s music is more than a hobby, as evidenced by his MySpace page. Morlon Ultimate was born in Jamaica if you’re wondering why he’s going with the reggae style.

Musicians always wanna be athletes and vice versa. I guess getting all of the chicks isn’t enough. If NFL commissioner Roger Goodell decides to add an end of season talent show, I’m going with Washington Redskins receiver Brandon Lloyd over the Colts’ Hunter Smith in the finals.

Morlon Greenwood’s MySpace Page

Athletes As Musicians:
Washington Redskin Brandon Lloyd
Boston Red Sock David Ortiz
Indianapolis Colt Hunter Smith

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Storming the field looks like a fun and safe time for all when you edit it properly.. I’m sure nobody got trampled.. As far as the South Florida Bulls go, live it up. The dream could be over by Sunday morning.

I’m not trying to rain on USF’s parade, but in a season where Appalachian State beats Michigan, Stanford beats USC, and Kentucky takes down LSU, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Bulls lost at either Rutgers, Syracuse, or Pittsburgh. Hell, maybe Cincinnati will get ‘em.. Or maybe this college football season is so nuts that South Florida will run the table and end up playing Arizona State for the national championship.

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