Jonathan Tannenwald is a producer with Philly.com.
I fell in love with the Big 5 at first sight upon moving to Philadelphia in 2002. At various points in my journalistic career, I've covered all six of the region's Division I teams. During that time, I've eaten many soft pretzels from the Palestra's concession stands, which is how this blog got its name.
In addition to the blog, I host and produce the Inquirer's College HoopsCast. It's a weekly podcast that features all the latest news and analysis from around local and national college basketball. Regular guests include Inquirer writers Mike Jensen, Joe Juliano and Mel Greenberg.
I also occasionally contribute to the Inquirer's women's basketball weblog, Women's Hoops Guru. If you've come here from there, this blog deals mostly with the men's side of things, though I do write about women's basketball and other sports when they fit in.
When not focusing on college hoops, I host and produce the Inquirer's PhilliesCast with Phillies beat writer Todd Zolecki, and can occasionally be found behind the camera shooting videos of the Eagles, other professional sports teams and the tiger cubs at the zoo.
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Comments (3)
Just a point that I think Tom Crean does a dynamite job with the Marquette program.
His teams are often well-prepared to play more so than most others.
Terrific job tonight with a comeback and a very easy and safe landing once Nova reverted to earlier habits.
mike
Posted by mike | February 25, 2008 10:27 PM
Posted on February 25, 2008 22:27
Sure Villanova still has a shot at the NCAA tournament. They have FOUR top 50 wins which is more than just about any other "bubble team"...
I agree with the earlier post that Marquette was great last night -- and Crean does an outstanding job. He was making me dizzy with all that pacing, though!
Two huge games in three days has to be tough for the Wildcats. They have a shot at Louisville in 6 days and some time to rest up in between... They still have a lot to prove and I believe in them. GO CATS!
Posted by callie | February 26, 2008 8:49 AM
Posted on February 26, 2008 08:49
Nova has the following remaining until Selection Sunday:Louisville on the road, USF at home, Providence on the road, and up to four games in the Big East Tournament. My opinion .... if they only win 2 or less games the rest of the year,then NIT, if they win 3, then on the Bubble, if they win 4 or more, then they'll get in.
Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2008 12:54 PM
Posted on February 26, 2008 12:54