Most fellow sports bloggers are going to respond why’d you even bother? to this nonsense. Still, I’m tired of the shenanigans, so I’m going to rant.

This morning, I was anxious to read a re-cap of my alma mater Fordham’s thrilling win over St. John’s on Saturday, which I enjoyed on Regional sports TV (thanks, Yes Network, could have done with a few less Michael Kay shots however). Since I already read the in-depth report on FordhamSports.com, I decided to give the Bleacher Report post by Sam Blum a shot. Let’s just say, if you want to truly hear about the 21-point second half comeback by the Rams, read the article on FordhamSports.com.

It’s not even the ridiculous re-hashing of the unsubstantiated rumors that Bob Knight was going to take over the Fordham coaching job this past season that irked me about BR’s post, it’s this -

What I thought I was being offered here was a chance to like Fordham Men’s Basketball on Facebook, which seems appropriate considering this is the hottest the team has been since the early 90′s. Negative on that action though. What I was actually doing was liking Fordham Men’s Basketball on Bleacher Report.

Bleacher Report, you’re welcome to respond to me and let me know what the community benefits of liking Fordham Men’s Basketball on Bleacher Report are exactly. Because of the misleading nature of this, I’m not going to bother checking it out myself. Just going to unlike.

Separately, congratulations to Tom Pecora and the Fordham Rams on the already impressive season that you’re putting together. I may have to right this ship and start a Facebook group on your behalf.

(photo via FordhamSports.com)

No hyperbole, I swear. Fordham is actually the greatest team in the history div. 1 college baseball.

Fordham Basketball Might Want To Contact Brian Kownacki

Earlier this week, I exchanged a few emails with my old boss Steve, at one point him asking: Is this the worst team in the history of Fordham basketball….or was last year’s the worst?

This year’s F.U. Rams men’s basketball team is abysmal – 2-20 (0-10) thus far, last in the Atlantic-10. And last year’s team was likewise atrocious (3-25 (1-15). In fact, it translates to a .111 winning percentage over the last two season. However, in all the years I’ve followed Fordham basketball, I’ll always associate the 2002-03 team (my freshman year at Fordham) as the worst team I rooted for – 4-24 overall; two wins courtesy of a St. Bonaventure recruiting scandal.

An anecdote from the first game I attended…

Bob Hill (former NBA coach of the Knicks, Pacers, Spurs) was still the coach that year, and during a late January loss against Xavier some kid started a FIRE BOB HILL! chant that resulted in an altercation between the incisive fan and the moms of the Fordham players. A few months later, Fordham and Hill “agreed to amicably part ways.”

Truth be told, I was mainly there to see David West dominate for Xavier, but I’ve stuck by Fordham’s team ever since!

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Anyone think they can top this level of lackluster? Chime in and let me know what worst team you ever rooted for was?

The Lady Rams of my alma mater Fordham University got off the snide last night, and broke their 35-game losing streak, defeating the Manhattan Lady Jaspers 62-49 in the annual Battle of the Bronx.

Fordham after last season's record setting 29th loss (AP Photo)

Last year, Fordham set an NCAA record win 29 consecutive losses in one season. Their new recipe for success in 08-09, some dude named Randall Hurst, who led the team in scoring with 19 points in last night’s win.

I kid. The lovely and talented Miss Hurst (Junior, Forward) hit two three-pointers during a 19-4 run in the second half that put Fordham in control.

Despite the 2007-08 season of fruitlessness, Fordham didn’t even flirt with the NCAA record for consecutive losses – 58 by the 1987-89 Long Island University teams.

Link:

Fordham ends 35-game skid with win over Manhattan (NBC Sports)