Erique Gumbs learned a valuable lesson a couple of days ago after Towson coach Pat Skerry tried to inspire his team that had lost an NCAA-record 41 straight games, showing them Muhammad Ali's famous "rope-a-dope" boxing match against George Foreman.
Dominating six minutes usually isn't enough to secure a victory in basketball.

The decor is sparse in new Towson basketball coach Pat Skerry's office. A few bags are on the floor. His desk is covered with notes jotted down during his first week on the job. A laptop is off to the side, and his mobile device is buzzing.