In today's Enquirer's Tipoff page, we'll look at who's hot and who's not, our Sweet 16, the Top 5 schools with the most top-10 finishes in AP poll history, this week's Must-See TV, five questions with Oklahoma guard Hollis Price, and we'll catch up with ex-Bearcat Kenyon Martin. We'll also answer some of your UC and Xavier e-mail questions.
WHO'S HOTOklahoma State
The Cowboys have won 15 straight and stand atop the Big 12 Conference standings with a 6-0 league record (17-1 overall). When the conference season began, all the talk centered on Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas, but OSU is as good as anyone and near the top of the RPI rankings.
Fresno State
Ray Lopes' Bulldogs are off to a good Western Athletic Conference start, winning nine of their last 10 games. Seven of the wins have been by three or fewer points. Damon Jackson has hit four game-winning shots this season.
Dana Altman
Creighton's coach won his 164th game, breaking the school record for wins, which stood since 1935. The only question is whether Altman will stay with the Bluejays long enough to reach 200.
WHO'S NOTOklahoma's clock operator
It's surprising that Bob Knight isn't demanding a win-loss reversal after an investigation into mysterious clock stoppages revealed that Hollis Price's jumper didn't beat the buzzer, and Oklahoma shouldn't have defeated Texas Tech last week.
Late-night snacks
Maybe Lute Olson should feed Arizona's players a little more on road trips. That way, there would be no speculation as to who was actually stealing candy bars from a vending machine in a Kansas hotel last week. Is this for real?
Henry Bibby
USC's coach has been hounding officials all season, and the Pac-10 finally stepped up and put him on probation, although there is no word on the terms. It's doubtful Bibby will meet even the most lenient restrictions, considering the Trojans' mediocre performance thus far.
SWEET 16
| 1. Pittsburgh | Syracuse looking for revenge today at home. |
| 2. Florida | Hasn't missed James White one bit. |
| 3. Duke | Ended two-game slide by beating Ga. Tech. |
| 4. Arizona | Too many candy bars yields loss to Stanford. |
| 5. Oklahoma St. | Owns nation's longest win streak at 15. |
| 6. Texas | No free-fall after tough loss at Kansas. |
| 7. Oklahoma | Should cruise for next two games. |
| 8. Louisville | No one has shot over 50 percent vs. Cards. |
| 9. Kentucky | Florida awaits Tuesday. |
| 10. Illinois | Ends Michigan's 13-game win streak. |
| 11. Maryland | Look who's leading the ACC. |
| 12. Kansas | Rode Nick Collison's back to win over Texas. |
| 13. Wake Forest | 200th career win for Skip Prosser. |
| 14. Creighton | Best mid-major still getting it done. |
| 15. Mississippi St. | Three straight W's for the Bulldogs. |
| 16. California | Might be only challenger to Arizona in Pac-10. |
TOP 5This week's topic: The five schools with the most top-10 finishes in the AP poll:
Kentucky - 35.
North Carolina - 27.
UCLA - 22.
Duke - 23.
Kansas - 19.
MUST-SEE TVXavier at Richmond, Noon today (ESPN): The Musketeers need this one before a hostile crowd if they want to keep pace with Dayton.
Indiana at Louisville, 1 p.m. today (Ch. 12): Louisville is the nation's surprise team. A win here could get Indiana back on track.
Marquette at Cincinnati, 4 p.m. today (ESPN): This one is turning into a regular classic that has major impact on the C-USA race.
Miami at Kent State, 6 p.m. Monday (FSN): The Flashes have ruled the MAC for three years, but Miami is one of the few teams that has had success against KSU.
Cincinnati at Louisville, 7 p.m. Wednesday (ESPN): The most intriguing game of the week. The Bearcats could make major noise by upsetting the Cardinals at home.
BASEBALL
Rose left behind trail of debt in the '90s
Rose finds spot in Hitters Hall
MLB suspends Froemming for anti-Semitic slur
BASKETBALL
UC: Logan's play now Wade's way for Marquette
XU: Muskies still sting from loss to Spiders
MU: Hausfeld's shooting touch gives Miami needed boost
UK: Well-rested Wildcats hit hardwood again
100 years of Wildcat games, 1 weekend of UK memories
Enquirer's Tipoff page
Five questions with Hollis Price
Catching up with Kenyon Martin
Cincinnati-Xavier Q&A
No. 2 Pitt could be without Knight vs. 24th-ranked Syracuse
Women: Alexander, Bearcats keep home streak alive
NBA: Cavs' rallies come up shy, bring defeat
NFL PRO BOWL
Newcomers get notice with first-time Pro Bowl selections
HOCKEY
Will Florida warmth take chill off NHL season?
Miami stops Michigan State
Biggs, Dudley, Farr, Goold selected for local hockey Hall
HORSE RACING
Medaglia d'Oro heads Strub Stakes entries
Foals shouldn't be such a problem this year
Lumpkins rides win No. 2,000 at Turfway
GOLF
Herron grabs share of Hope lead after 61
PLAN YOUR DAY
Sports this weekend on TV, radio
LeBRON JAMES
State panel rules LeBron ineligible
Daugherty: LeBron's ABCs will come in NBA
Area coaches: James situation unfortunate
PREP SPORTS
Lakota West 46, Lakota East 44
St. Xavier 64, La Salle 56
Ky. All 'A' Classic: St. Henry 67, Holy Cross 41
Ky. All 'A' Classic: Ludlow 43, Bellevue 42
Friday's games: Ohio boys | Girls |
Ky. boys | Girls
Wrestling: Last-match victory lifts Elder over St. X
Prep schedules