The top-ranked, 7-0 Florida State Seminoles of coach Bobby Bowden met the 3-3 Clemson Tigers of first-year coach Tommy Bowden. The game was significant for many reasons; it featured a Belt match-up, Seminoles’ All-American WR Peter Warrick played for the first time in 3 weeks after the resolution of his Grand Theft charge, a father & son faced each other as head … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – October 23
Archives for October 2009
College Hoops Countdown | #23t Minnesota
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: 22-11 (9 - 9 Big Ten) Lost first round NCAA tournament to Texas, 76-62. Coach: Tubby Smith 42 - 25 - 2 years at Minnesota. 407 - 159 -17 seasons overall. Key returners: Ralph Sampson III … [Read more...] about College Hoops Countdown | #23t Minnesota
This Date in College Football Belt History – October 22
The 18th ranked, 6-0 Utah Utes of coach Ron McBride traveled to Fort Collins to meet the 12th ranked, 7-0 Colorado State Rams of coach Sonny Lubick. Utah lead 9-7 at the half but the scoreboard lit up for 60 points & 4 lead changes between the teams in the 2nd half as Utah claimed The Belt with a 45-31 victory. The game featured highlights & missteps of … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – October 22
Open Thread Thursday | October 22nd, 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 22nd, 2009
College Hoops Countdown | #25 Notre Dame
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: 21 -15 (8-10 Big East). Lost in the NIT semi-final round to Penn State, 67-59. Coach: Mike Brey 188 - 101 / 9 years at Notre Dame. 287 - 153 overall. Key Returners: Luke Harangody - 23.3 ppg., … [Read more...] about College Hoops Countdown | #25 Notre Dame