By Paul Gotham Down to the wire Indianapolis and New Orleans took different paths, but both remain undefeated. The Saints had to "hang on, hang on, hang on," while Indy was able to "look out, look out, look out." Uncharacteristically, the Saints turned over the ball four times to the St. Louis Rams, but as it has been all season, the Saints found a way. Courtney Roby … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 10, 2009
Archives for November 2009
Performance Of The Week | 11/9 – 11/15
Another week of great sports action, and so many great performances with which to choose. Step right up readers and give us the one (1), uno, une performance that stands out for you this past week. The Stanford Cardinal earned my POTW. Pete Carroll's USC Trojans entered Saturday's game, with the Cardinal, winning 48 of their last 49 home contests - make that 48 of … [Read more...] about Performance Of The Week | 11/9 – 11/15
This Date in College Football Belt History – November 16
November 16, 1991 - Coach Spike Dykes brought his 4-5 Texas Tech Red Raiders to Waco to meet the 20th ranked, 7-2 Baylor Bears of coach Grant Teaff. In a driving rainstorm, Texas Tech's CB Donny Brooks recovered a fumble in mid-air as Baylor was about to tie the game in the 4th quarter & returned it 99 yards for the winning touchdown as the Red Raiders claimed … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – November 16
Pickin’ Splinters Pre-Season Top 25
1. Kansas 2. Michigan State 3. Texas 4. North Carolina 5. Villanova 6. Purdue 7. Kentucky 8. Duke 9. Tennessee 10. Michigan 11. West Virginia 12. U Conn 13. Butler 14. California 15. Louisville 16. Washington 17. Oklahoma 18. Georgetown 19. Ohio State 20. Mississippi State 21. Clemson 22. Dayton 23t. … [Read more...] about Pickin’ Splinters Pre-Season Top 25
College Hoops Countdown | #1 Kansas
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: 27 - 8 (14 - 2 Big 12) Lost to Michigan State in the third round of the NCAA Tournament, 67 - 62. Coach: Bill Self 169 - 40 (6 seasons at Kansas) 376 -145 (16 seasons) Key Returners: Sherron Collins - … [Read more...] about College Hoops Countdown | #1 Kansas