UMSL Men’s Basketball Coach Ste
ve Tappmeyer
Coach and I discuss the season and upcoming GLVC Conference Tournament game against Drury
UMSL Women’s Basketball Coach Lisa Curliss Taylor
Coach and I discuss this season and what’s up next for the ladies
If you are a basketball fan and you think of a Friday night NBA match-up in New York’s Madison Square Garden between the LA Lakers and New York Knicks what exactly would you think about? Seeing Kobe take on Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire in a big east versus west contest at the “Worlds Most Famous Arena”. You did get to see Kobe for the Lakers but missing for the Knicks was Carmelo and Amare. There seems to be a new sensation who is taking New York by storm. His name is Jeremy Lin.
Who is Jeremy Lin? Right now he is the point guard running the depleted Knicks offense. He is the first American born player in NBA history of Chinese descent. Lin, an undrafted player who grew up in Palo Alto, CA attended Harvard University. The Harvard graduate (with a degree in Economics) finished his career with 1,483 points, 487 rebounds, 406 assists and 225 steals. He is only the 3rd player from Harvard to make it to the ABA-NBA, the last player to do that was Saul Mariaschin (Washington Capitols 1947-48 season). Numbers that are pretty impressive for an Ivy Leaguer. After graduating college Lin bounced around in the D-League, Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets organizations before signing with the Knicks back in December.
Prior to this month Lin was averaging close to 5 minutes and 3.75 points per game in mop up duty. February has been a big month for Lin who is now averaging nearly 33 minutes and 23.2 points per game in a starters role which includes tonight where he dropped 38 points and 7 assists against Kobe in a 92-85 win against the Lakers.
In his 3 NBA starts for the team Lin has scored 89 points, which is the most points by a starter in Knicks history which dates back to merger of the ABA-NBA in the 1976-77 season, that record was previously held by Bill Cartwright who scored 80 points over the 3 game period back in the 1979-80 season. Lin with his performance tonight becomes only the second player to average more than 20 points, 5 assists and shoot more than 50 percent from the floor in 4 straight games, the other player to do that was LeBron James. Lin’s 38 points tonight against the Lakers was a career best, career high at Harvard was 30 points.
“Linsanity” is currently taking ”the city that never sleeps” by storm. Quickly stealing the back page spotlight from the Super Bowl Champ New York Giants. According to several reports today the first shipment of Lin’s Knicks jersey hit the shelves in local sporting good stores only to sell out minutes later. Everyone loves to hear the story of the underdog. Currently, Lin is just that. He is a player that can just go out have fun and play basketball with nothing to lose. Just think a few weeks ago he was a player was riding the pine, now he is a starter for one of the more famous franchises in the NBA. Who knows what’s next for this relative unknown who is making a big time splash in the league. Is it possible we will see long time court side season ticket holder/movie director Spike Lee sporting a Lin jersey at the next home game against Sacramento on Wednesday. Either way with Lin’s performance over the past week he is making himself a star in a town with many bright stars already.
If anyone was wondering Kobe had 34 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.
UMSL Men’s Basketball Coach Steve Tappmeyer
Coach Tappmeyer joins me on Triton Zone to discuss last weekends game and this weeks foe
Segment 1 Show open and Men’s Soccer Coach Dan King
Segment 2 Women’s Soccer Coach Bobby Lessentine
Segment 3 Women’s Volleyball Coach Ryan Young
Men’s Soccer Coach Dan King joins us after a successful weekend in California
Women’s Soccer Coach Bobby Lessentine talks about a tough loss last weekend against Lindenwood and also this weekends match-ups
Women’s Volleyball Coach Ryan Young checks in after a successful weekend going 3-1 here at home in the Triton Classic
UMSL Student Radio “The U” and UMSL Athletics are pleased to announce the broadcast schedule for 2011-2012 athletic season. Station Manager Keith Robinson said of this season’s schedule that he is pleased that “The U” (www.umslradio.com) will continue to be broadcast partners with UMSL Athletics and do whatever it takes to help Triton Athletics grow on our campus. Also returning this year will be ”Triton Zone” weekly sports talk show based on UMSL Athletics, the show will air every Wednesday afternoon at 12:00pm. Show host John Edwards will bring you up on the latest news, scores and interviews with the who’s who in Triton Athletics.
Game times are subject to change:
September 20th Women’s Volleyball vs. Lindenwood (Blackout Game) 7pm
October 2nd Women’s Soccer vs. Missouri S&T 12:00pm
October 2nd Men’s Soccer vs. Missouri S&T 2:30pm
(Children’s Miracle Network Day)
October 14th Women’s Soccer vs. Kentucky Wesleyan 5:00pm
(Homecoming/Women’s Soccer 30th Anniversary Celebration)
October 14th Men’s Soccer vs. Kentucky Wesleyan 7:30pm (Homecoming)
October 21st Women’s Volleyball vs. Missouri S&T (Dig for the Cure) 7pm
November 8th Women’s Basketball at Missouri
November 19th Women’s Basketball vs. McKendree
November 26th Women’s Basketball vs. Christian Brothers
December 10th Women’s Basketball vs. Missouri Baptist
December 13th Women’s Basketball at St. Louis University
December 19th Women’s Basketball vs. Hannibal LaGrange
January 2nd Women’s Basketball vs. Lindenwood-Belleville
January 5th Women’s Basketball vs. Wisconsin-Parkside
January 5th Men’s Basketball vs. Wisconsin-Parkside
January 7th Women’s Basketball vs. Lewis
January 7th Men’s Basketball vs. Lewis
January 19th Women’s Basketball vs. William Jewell
January 19th Men’s Basketball vs. William Jewell
January 21st Women’s Basketball vs. Rockhurst
January 21st Men’s Basketball vs. Rockhurst
January 28th Women’s Basketball vs. Illinois-Springfield
January 28th Men’s Basketball vs. Illinois-Springfield
February 9th Women’s Basketball vs. Missouri S&T
February 9th Men’s Basketball vs. Missouri S&T
February 11th Women’s Basketball vs. Drury
February 11th Men’s Basketball vs. Drury
February 16th Women’s Basketball vs. Quincy
February 16th Men’s Basketball vs. Quincy
February 23rd Women’s Basketball vs. Maryville
February 23rd Men’s Basketball vs. Maryville
Women’s Softball and Men’s Baseball dates will be determined at a later time.
So over the last few weeks the St Louis area has been captivated by St. Louis Cardinal All Star first baseman Albert Pujols and the drama of “When Will Albert Sign?”. With the so called signing deadline, at noon Wednesday, it’s safe to say that Albert will not be signing on the dotted line anytime soon after the last offer from the Cardinals was rejected. We do not know what that offer was nor do I think we will find out anytime soon either.
Yes, Albert is the best player in baseball, we all know that and yes for being the best in the business it comes at a price. What price are you willing to pay? Yes, you the diehard Cardinal fans who say pay him the 10 year 300 million contract he and his agent are looking for are going to see an increase in everything Cardinal baseball. What do you think the cost of beer will be? What about anything else in Busch Stadium? Currently the price is just under $10, that beer just may now be $12. Food cost will go up and everything else in the lavish new Busch Stadium will go up as well. Back in the day you could bring cash to a game and pay for your food or beverage but those times have come and gone. Make sure you have enough of a credit line to purchase anything and maybe soon you may have to pay for rest room services as well. How would you like that Cardinal fans?
Like I said that’s my opinion, in the interest of the fan’s how about giving Albert the money he wants but less years? Albert said it’s not about the money lets see if Albert is true to his word. For the sake of this city lets get this over with and move on with baseball and not all the BS that goes along with it.
Listen as David and I talk about the concussion issue, outdoor games, trade deadline and also got his opinion on Blake Griffin from the LA Clippers
UMSL Women\’s Basketball: Inside the Gym
A behind the scenes look at the Lady Triton’s as they prepared for an exhibition game against Saint Louis University back in November