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Performance of the Week | 11/16 – 11/22 »
Another week of great sports action, and so many great performances with which to choose. Step right up readers and give us the one (1), uno, une performance that stands out for you this past week.
Notre Dame must act quickly »
Well, anyone who was either watching the ND game, or at least trying to keep up with scores on Saturday, now understands that the Irish will almost certainly be replacing Charlie Weis with a new coach between seasons. (If they don’t, AD Jack Swarbrick should also be shown the door). Anyway, I won’t spend time making the argument to let Weis go. The evidence is overwhelming … how many data points — like another uninspired home loss to a team with far less talent — do you need?
Open Thread Thursday | 11/19/09 »
Loyal readers, here is your chance to start the discussion. Pick a topic. Join in with a topic. Keep a discussion going. Participation lets everyone know what is important to you.
CBB Splinters | 11/18/09 »
Nothing like a made-for-television event to feed the appetite of all basketball junkies. Nothing like a made-for-television event to start the revenue stream for ESPN. Billed as a marathon ESPN offered 26 continuous hours of college hoops on Tuesday. How sweet it was to come home from work and catch some action. Never mind that it was the three o’clock hour and college kids were playing instead of …going to class. Who cares.
This Date in College Football Belt History – November 18 »
November 18, 2006 – The 2nd ranked, 11-0 Michigan Wolverines with coach Lloyd Carr came to Columbus to meet the top-ranked, 11-0 Ohio State Buckeyes with coach Jim Tressel. The game marked the second time this season there was a match-up between teams ranked 1 & 2; Ohio State had claimed the Belt from second-ranked Texas in September. While the annual battle between the Buckeyes & Wolverines provided the typical drama, the specifics of the game were anything but typical for the two Big Ten powerhouses including the sudden passing of famed Michigan coach Bo Schembechler the day before the game. Ohio State’s Heisman Trophy winning, All-American QB Troy Smith threw 4 touchdown passes to 4 different receivers & the Buckeyes amassed 503 yards of total offense but they still had to withstand a spirited Michigan rally to retain the title with a 42-39 victory.
NFL Splinters | Week 10, 2009 »
On the other hand, the Colts woke up the echoes of cliches past and ‘grabbed victory from the jaws of defeat.’ This week’s most debatable coaching call made for great drama as Peyton Manning led the Colts to two touchdowns in the game’s final 3:00 for a 35-34 triumph. Belichick and the Pats went for it on 4th and 2 inside their own 30. The Colts D held, and the rest is highlight material.
Performance Of The Week | 11/9 – 11/15 »
Another week of great sports action, and so many great performances with which to choose. Step right up readers and give us the one (1), uno, une performance that stands out for you this past week.
This Date in College Football Belt History – November 16 »
November 16, 1991 – Coach Spike Dykes brought his 4-5 Texas Tech Red Raiders to Waco to meet the 20th ranked, 7-2 Baylor Bears of coach Grant Teaff. In a driving rainstorm, Texas Tech’s CB Donny Brooks recovered a fumble in mid-air as Baylor was about to tie the game in the 4th quarter & returned it 99 yards for the winning touchdown as the Red Raiders claimed their first Belt reign with a 31-24 victory.
Pickin’ Splinters Pre-Season Top 25 »
Others receiving votes: Pittsburgh, Maryland, Wake Forest, Syracuse, Cincinnati, Kansas St., Georgia Tech, Gonzaga, Siena, Xavier, UCLA, Boston College, Florida State, LSU, Missouri, Davidson, Wisconsin, USC, Miami, Marquette, South Carolina, Arizona St., Memphis
College Hoops Countdown | #1 Kansas »
Leading up to the 2009 NIT Season Tip Off on November 16th, Pickin’ Splinters will be counting down the top 25 of the college hardwood nation.
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