More musings from the chair by Bill Ribas In the movie "Night Of The Living Dead," there is a frantic moment when the few surviving humans realize they're cornered in a house, and board up the windows in an attempt to keep the zombies out. This frenetic activity parallels my attempt to get the SAP working on my set prior to the kickoff of the World Series. But first, … [Read more...] about The Art of Announcing
Archives for October 2009
Open Thread Thursday | October 29, 2009
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. … [Read more...] about Open Thread Thursday | October 29, 2009
College Hoops Countdown | #18 Georgetown
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. '08 - '09 Results: 16 -15 (7 - 11 Big East). Lost in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament to Baylor, 74 - 72. Coach: John Thompson III 116 - 51 (5 years at GU) 184 -93 overall (nine years) Key Returners: Greg … [Read more...] about College Hoops Countdown | #18 Georgetown
This Date in College Football Belt History – October 28
The 3-4 Arizona State Sun Devils of coach Bruce Snyder traveled to Eugene to meet the 10th ranked, 6-1 Oregon Ducks of first-year coach Mike Bellotti. The Ducks featured All-American CB Alex Molden as well as All-Pac 10 players LB Jeremy Asher & RB Ricky Whittle as it looked as if they would claim their first Belt reign but Oregon had a record of 0-8-1 with a … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – October 28
College Hoops Countdown | #19 Ohio State
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. '08 - '09 Results: 22 - 11 (10 - 8 Big Ten) Lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament to Siena, 74 - 72. Coach: Thad Matta 127 - 46 (five years at OSU) 229 - 77 overall (9 years) Dallas Lauderdale - 4.7ppg, 3.6rpg David … [Read more...] about College Hoops Countdown | #19 Ohio State