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CBB Splinters | 11/30/10 »
A week of feasting on season-opening tournaments is behind basketball fans. It is time for conference challenges. The Big 12 and Pac 10 will weigh in with their hardwood series. The Big East and SEC have their tete a tete. But the original throw-down exists between the Atlantic Coast Conference and Big Ten.
This Date in College Football Belt History – November 30 »
The Vanderbilt Commodores, coached by Steve Sloan, came to the annual rivalry game with the Volunteers with a record of 7-3. The Tennessee Volunteers of coach Bill Battle had rebounded after a slow start to stand at 6-3-1 & owning a 9-game win streak over the Commodores. A win for Vanderbilt on this rain-soaked day would give the Commodores their second bowl bid ever along with The Belt. Tennessee took advantage of a late fumble to score a touchdown with 0:07 left in the game &, with a successful 2-point conversion, the Volunteers escaped with a 21-21 tie to retain The Belt (“To Be The Man, You Have To Beat The Man”).
Week 12 Sunday Scores & Monday Prediction »
Although its hard to get excited about the 49ers and the Cardinals, Monday night’s game could have an impact on the NFC West playoff picture. Check out Sunday’s scores and prepare for more action from Arizona.
This Date in College Football Belt History – November 29 »
The 3rd ranked, 10-1 Oklahoma Sooners of coach Bob Stoops traveled to Stillwater to meet the 11th ranked, 9-2 Oklahoma State Cowboys of coach Mike Gundy. The Cowboys had held The Belt earlier in the season before dropping it to Texas Tech but they hoped the could reclaim the title with an upset of the Sooners. Oklahoma’s Heisman Trophy winning, All-American QB Sam Bradford threw 4 touchdown passes as the Sooners rolled to a 61-41 win in the Bedlam rivalry.
Performance Of The Week | 11/22-11/28 »
Walker led the Huskies to the Maui Invitational title with a trio of other-worldly performances. He hit 8-16 from the field and 14-15 from the free throw line for 31 points as…
Week 12 Notes & Predictions »
Thanksgiving means two things, food and football. Get out the leftovers and prepare for another Sunday of gridiron action.
FINALLY !! Irish Stun USC »
Several weeks ago, I stated that I would cease featuring a ND football article until the program turned it around and gave us something positive to ponder and write about. That day has arrived.
O Caption My Caption! Erik Spoelstra 11/28/10 »
I challenge you, loyal readers, to view the picture below and provide a captivating caption that will cause “the shores a-crowding” with “people all exulting.” Should you provide the wittiest of captions, for you the flag will be flung and the bugles will trill.
50 Best Baseball Players not in the Hall of Fame »
Through discussion here on the Pine, help me decide on my top 50. Share your top 5, top 10, top 20 or just a few names that you think are glaring omissions.
This Date in College Football Belt History – November 26 »
The 1977 Iron Bowl saw its first Belt match-up with the 5-5 Auburn Tigers coached by Doug Barfield traveling to Birmingham to battle the 2nd ranked, 9-1 Alabama Crimson Tide coached by Bear Bryant. Having lost 4 straight to Alabama, Auburn hoped they could reverse the tread. Alabama’s QB Jeff Rutledge threw for 2 touchdowns & RB Tony Nathan rushed for 2 touchdowns as the Crimson Tide retained The Belt with a 48-21 victory over the Tigers.
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