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. By Paul Gotham 'o8 - '09 Results: 24 - 9 (9 - 7 ACC) Lost first round of NCAA Tournament to Michigan, 62 - 59. Coach: Oliver Purnell 117 - 77 (6 years at Clemson) 350 - 261 overall Key Returners: Trevor Booker - 15.3ppg, … [Read more...] about College Hoops Countdown | #21 Clemson
Archives for October 2009
Irish Intercept BC’s Upset Bid
Whew! Another gut-wrenching, closer-than-it –ought-to-be nightmare that turned out okay for Notre Dame. But THIS time, it was the Irish DEFENSE that really came through when the pressure was on in the 4th quarter. And I’m not sure how they did it. As confounding as this team’s defense is in terms of failing to stop opponents on obvious passing downs, the Irish somehow … [Read more...] about Irish Intercept BC’s Upset Bid
College Hoops Countdown | #22 Dayton
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. By Paul Gotham '08 - '09 Results: 27 - 8 (11 -5 Atlantic 10) Loss second of NCAA Tournament to Kansas, 60 - 43. Coach: Brian Gregory 125 - 68 - 6 seasons at Dayton Key Returners: Chris Wright - 13.3ppg, 6.6rpg Marcus … [Read more...] about College Hoops Countdown | #22 Dayton
But there is no joy in Mudville, mighty Casey has dozed off
More Playoff Musings by Bill Ribas While the bad calls made by the umpiring crew lately are easy fodder to make fun of, I just can’t seem to get up to speed. And frankly, I’ve been dragging my hindquarters around the house for the last few weeks here, and it finally dawned on me as to why. Forgive me for a second while I rub the crust out of my eyes, but that’s an … [Read more...] about But there is no joy in Mudville, mighty Casey has dozed off
College Hoops Countdown | #23t Florida
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. By Paul Gotham '08 - '09 Results: 25 - 11 (9 - 7 SEC). Lost to Penn State, 71 - 62, in the third round of the NIT. Coach: Billy Donovan 310 - 126 in 13 seasons at Florida / 345 - 146 in 15 overall seasons. Key … [Read more...] about College Hoops Countdown | #23t Florida