April 10, 2010 – In Fred Hill Jr.’s bio he’s called a “Jersey Guy,” which in a Jersey-Shore-kind of-way explains the question, “what kind of 51-year old son goes to his dad’s baseball games and gets in a cussing argument with the opposing coaches?” “Freddy,” as all those familiar with him call him, not only [...]
April 7, 2010 – For those who had high hopes that some day Rutgers would compete in the Big East in men’s basketball, push that day out until about 2014, because they’re bracing for still another rebuild. Fred Gruninger had Kevin Bannon and his nude wind sprints. Bob Mulcahy had his Gary Waters and his [...]
March 25, 2010 – Let’s label Colonie, New York as the hotbed for NCAA major basketball coaching prospects as Siena College coaching alumni continue to grab headlines. The 3,000-student Franciscan school just outside Albany, NY claims NCAA tournament appearances in 1989, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2008 and 2009. Although Mike Deane, who left the Saints [...]
March 11, 2010 – Rutgers mens basketball is over for the year. They finished 15-17. Now, Fred Hill Jr. says all the things he’s supposed to say. He doesn’t worry about job security. It’s his dream job. He’s the coach at Rutgers. He’s done a terrific job. “I’ve never considered not being the coach at [...]
February 10, 2010 – By Norman Rey. It’s snowing in Manhattan, it’s a time that happens very seldomly, where the white stuff covers up the city and deadens the sound and edge of the sleepless city. New York City is pretty much shut down and quiet and hard to believe. So, I thought it would [...]
