This Date in College Football Belt History – August 31 »

This Date in College Football Belt History – August 31

The Texas El-Paso Miners of coach Charlie Bailey met the Arizona Wildcats of coach Dick Tomey in the 1996 opener for both teams. Arizona’s PK Matt Peyton connected on 3 field goals & All-Pac 10 CB Chris McAllister intercepted 2 passes to lead the Wildcats to a 23-3 victory.

Performance Of The Week – 8/4-8/30 »

Performance Of The Week – 8/4-8/30

ZacKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK Grienke grabs my POTW. The 25-year-old right-hander struck out a team record, 15 batters as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Cleveland Indians (sorry Rey), 6-2.

This Date in College Football Belt History – August 28 »

This Date in College Football Belt History – August 28

The top-ranked Southern Cal Trojans of coach Pete Carroll made their first Belt defense against the Virginia Tech Hokies of coach Frank Beamer in Landover, Maryland at the Black Coaches Association Classic.

This Date in College Football Belt History – August 27 »

This Date in College Football Belt History – August 27

The 5th ranked Alabama Crimson Tide of coach Ray Perkins opened the season against the 9th ranked Ohio State Buckeyes of coach Earle Bruce. Alabama’s All-SEC PK Van Tiffin hit 3 field goals & QB Mike Shula threw a touchdown pass to WR Albert Bell early in the 4th quarter as the Crimson Tide retained The Belt with a 16-10 win over the Buckeyes.

Like A River That Don’t Know Where It’s Flowing… »

Like A River That Don’t Know Where It’s Flowing…

We interrupt our scheduled programming for some rock ‘n’ roll banter.

Open Thread Thursday 8/27 »

Open Thread Thursday 8/27

Someone pick a topic and get us started.

Me & The Mets »

Me & The Mets

“The latest news out of Flushing is that Johan Santana is headed for an MRI, the hope that it’s only bone chips, or maybe some of the stitching of his jersey is getting caught on his elbow when he throws. Who knows.”

NBA Splinters | August 25th, 2009 »

NBA Splinters | August 25th, 2009

But Carter will need to play a role supporting role with the Magic – something he has never seemed comfortable with in the past. Turkoglu’s biggest contribution to the Magic might have been his ability to let the game come to him. Rarely, did Turkoglu force a shot. Carter, on the other hand, might be responsible for single handedly exposing the limitations of the Iso set.

Performance Of The Week 8/17 – 8/23 »

Performance Of The Week 8/17 – 8/23

Francouer gave Bruntlett another chance, and this time the Phillie second baseman made good on his opportunity. Bruntlett grabbed the line drive for the first out, stepped on second to erase Castillo, and tagged Murphy to end the inning and the game.

STATE CHAMPS! »

STATE CHAMPS!

Please join the staff at Pickin’ Splinters and congratulate the Nazareth Lasers – 2009 New York State Class C Champions!!!!

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