Why Xavier-Cincinnati is the Best Rivalry in College Basketball
http://www.bigeastcoastbias.com/2015/2/21/8082985/butler-vs-xavier-final-score-three-things-we-learned-game-recap-2015 By JBBo @WizardofBozBus on Feb 17, 2015, 9:00a The Crosstown Shootout returns to the campuses of both schools this Wednesday. Now that the game is less than two days away, I give you my case for why this is the number one rivalry in all of college basketball. Less than 36 hours from now, the Crosstown Shootout will begin. Since it is so close, I think it’s appropriate to let the college basketball world know what many don’t already: The annual affair between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Xavier Musketeers is the best rivalry in college basketball. Yes, the best. Now, mind you, this opinion is coming from a Xavier fan. I am no less biased than a Georgetown fan who thinks their rivalry with Syracuse is the best. All I know are these five reasons below, and I’m hoping that from reading this piece you gain a greater appreciation for this great rivalry. 5) History ...