CBS Sports’ College Basketball Insider Jon Rothstein has been hyping the Houston Cougars for a while now. And for good reason: The Coogs are now in the Dance according to Rothstein and pretty much every legit national basketball writer. Rothstein, who writes a column called The Rothstein Files for FanRagSports, is a prolific tweeter and has shown his mancrush for Kelvin Sampon and the Cougars plenty:
Houston has out rebounded its last two opponents — Cincinnati and Temple — by 40. Cougars have 28 total offensive rebounds in that stretch, On a mission.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) February 19, 2018
Houston is on a mission. Cougars dominate Temple in North Philadelphia from tip to finish. Owls are officially off the bubble for now.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) February 18, 2018
Cincinnati's offense struggled on Thursday, but a big reason for that was the opponent. Houston isn't just an NCAA Tournament team; it's a team that can win in the NCAA Tournament.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) February 16, 2018
Kelvin Sampson has done it. Houston cements its place in the 2018 NCAA Tournament with a home win over Cincinnati. A lock now to make the field.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) February 16, 2018
How big is tonight's game for Houston against Cincinnati? It's real simple for Kelvin Sampson and the Cougars: Win and IN. No more. No less. 7 PM on @CBSSportsNet.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) February 15, 2018
Today, Rothstein featured Coach Sampson in his column The Rothstein Files
[perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”#C8102E” class=”” size=””]It’s not just that the Cougars are winning; it’s the way that they’re winning.[/perfectpullquote]
Read the full column here: The Rothstein Files
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