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The NCAA Basketball Tournament, famously known as “March Madness,” sweeps the nation with its electrifying mix of unexpected upsets, last-second victories, and a glimpse into the future of basketball talent. The energy in the arenas and the shared excitement among fans create an experience like no other.
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Betting on NCAA basketball can be both thrilling and rewarding. With numerous games during the season, including the high-stakes March Madness tournament, college basketball offers a variety of betting opportunities. This guide will help you understand the essentials of NCAA basketball picks.
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Teaneck NJ, the No. 16 Fairleigh Dickinson Knights upset the No. 1 Purdue Boilermakers in what is only the second loss for a No. 1 seed in modern history.
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Atlantic City NJ, as brackets are filled out this Sunday, basketball fans can enjoy all that the National College Basketball Championship has to offer at Atlantic City casinos. Each property has exciting events, entertainment and specials lined up for guests as the tournament unfolds.
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New Brunswick NJ, Rutgers University athletics is now outspending many of its Big Ten counterparts, and for the sixth consecutive year athletics department posted a deficit of more than $50 million , this despite getting its largest amount yet of Big Ten conference revenue.
Continue reading Students and Taxpayers Cover an Ever Larger Tab for Rutgers University athletics
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New Brunswick NJ, Senator Michael Testa blasted Rutgers University for forcing overburdened students and New Jersey taxpayers to pick up the tab for a $73 million deficit after spending on athletics reached a record high of $118 million during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue reading Students & Taxpayers to Pay for Rutgers Athletics’ $73M Deficit
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Teaneck NJ, Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus, founded in 1942, is the largest private university in New Jersey and is home of the Division I Knights. FDU’s head basketball coach, Greg Herenda, now entering his 9th season of coaching the FDU Knights, is ready to take on the 2021-2022 basketball season. Coach Herenda has over 40 years of coaching experience, including being a head coach for Elgin Community College (2006-07), Cabrini (2007-08), UMass Lowell (2008-12) and Fairleigh Dickinson University (2013-Present). Some of his recognitions include over 200 career victories, six NCAA tournament appearances, two-time NEC Champion (2016 & 2019), and was awarded the NABC District Coach of the Year in 2016. After a tough season last year because of the Covid-19 Pandemic, Coach Herenda and the team is looking to bounce back these coming years.
Continue reading New Team, New Staff , New Beginning for FDU
