Aside from a predictable 2007 Final Four (#1 seed Florida, #1 seed Ohio State, #2UCLA, and #2 seed Georgetown) it can be a tad difficult gauging the men’s hoops’ terrain. This season’s pre-conference schedule is contributing to that dilemma. Sure we have the usual suspects at the top: UNC, Memphis, Kansas, Georgetown, and Texas to name a few (eight undefeated teams in the top … [Read more...] about Sorting Through the Pre-Conference Play of NCAA Mens’ Hoops
Archives for December 2007
It’s Always Best To Let A Sleeping Giant Lie
Was it a case of you never wake a sleeping giant, or you never give your opponent bulletin board material? Whatever the lesson, the Pittsburgh Steelers got a crash course in it. Making said 'guarantee' made as much sense as kicking to Devin Hester. If there is a next time, maybe the Steeler D should consider staying within fifteen yards of Randy Moss at all times. I had the … [Read more...] about It’s Always Best To Let A Sleeping Giant Lie
Chan’ship Plans in the Works!
The clock is clicking. The Clipboard National Chan’ship Tournament is less than a week away. Contacts have been made with the various game sites and media outlets. Wanted to let everyone know what’s going on. These details could affect choices made in the coming weeks. ESPN will cover two of the first-round games. Chris Fowler gets the call for the 1-seed versus the … [Read more...] about Chan’ship Plans in the Works!
Clipboard National Chan’ship
Perplexed by the state of Division 1A College Football? Frustrated by the choices for the national title game? Here’s your chance to voice your opinions. Starting on Saturday, December 15th and running through Saturday, January 5th the Clipboard will hold its first ever National Chan’ship. And you the readers decide the outcome. Between now and December 14th readers should … [Read more...] about Clipboard National Chan’ship
Southworth to the Hall
The Veterans' Committee announced their 2008 Hall-Of-Fame Induction Class: Bowie Kuhn, Walter O'Malley, Dick Williams, Barney Dreyfuss, and Billy Southworth. Before managing the St. Louis Cardinals Southworth spent seven summers at 500 Norton St. leading the Rochester Red Wings. His teams won five pennants and one Governor's Cup. Southworth joins Red Schoendienst, George … [Read more...] about Southworth to the Hall