Pretty cool to see Lightning in a Bottle and the effort to restore recognition to UMass Basketball's 1996 Final Four team mentioned in The Boston Globe this morning. It's a reminder that the story of that team still matters. Thanks @Dan_Shaughnessy and @UMassMBB
When @braddny and I started talking about working to have the Final Four reinstated, all we wanted was for the question to be considered.
Today, the @NCAA confirmed there is a path for @UMassMBB to seek reconsideration of the 1996 Final Four ruling. A lot has changed in college athletics over the last 30 years, and it's an encouraging step forward.
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Great news!
The NCAA has confirmed that there is a path for @UMassMBB to seek reconsideration of the 1996 Final Four ruling.
This is an important step forward and the clearest indication yet that the issue can be revisited.
@MikeCoreySports and I appreciate the response from the @NCAA and @CharlieBakerMA and remain hopeful that, in today's NIL era, the accomplishments of the 1996 UMass team will receive another look. #UMass #FinalFour #LightningInABottle
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Thanks, Brad. Proud to stand alongside you on this. We believe the 1996 team earned its place in history, and we’re grateful to the NCAA, Charlie Baker, and UMass for giving this request thoughtful consideration.
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On the call for Round 2 of the @NITMBB / The start of our triple header on ESPN2 begins with @Redbird_MBB at @WakeMBB at 4:30pm / Winner to the Quarterfinals
Getting ready to call 2 of the more storied programs in the history of the @NITMBB / @DaytonMBB making their 29th appearance (3 Titles) taking on @BradleyUMBB making their 25th appearance (4 titles) / 9pm ET ESPNU @A10MBB@MVCsports
1000% Class Act / Coach Schmidt did it the right way, on and off the court for almost 2 decades at @BonniesMBB / More than all the wins, titles and accolades he did so much for the University, the city and all those he interacted with. Coach - I’m so thankful for our friendship that we developed and I’m wishing you all the best as you enter the next chapter of your life!
🚨OFFICIAL: St. Bonaventure MBB HC Mark Schmidt announces he will retire following the conclusion of this season, his 19th with the program.
Listen to his full statement here:
Our last Friday night @A10MBB matchup of the season ends where it all began in Dayton, OH! We checked out Old Scratch Pizza for a great meal this week before @VCU_Hoops (winners of 12 of their last 13) take on @DaytonMBB (winners of 6 in a row) on Senior night. We’ll be with you at 7pm on ESPN2 @3BidLeaguePod@A10Talk@MarchMadnessMBB@espn
Honored to be on the call for this game and help pay tribute to your father! It will always be one of the most special intros we have done and I still remember it today!
It has been 7 years since Pop left us but we feel his presence every single day. I know he’s looking down on his kids, grandkids, and great grandchildren and is so incredibly proud. He taught us all the greatest lesson of the power of saying THANK YOU!