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Going … going …

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You're a nice man, Charlie Brown ... er, uh ... Weis.   And you'll still be a nice man years from now as you reflect upon your 5 years under the Golden Dome.    And of course you'll be enjoying that large bank account that the rest of us alums have padded for you over this very forgettable Faustian-type era.   But you tried and you cared, so thanks for that.   In general, … [Read more...] about Going … going …

College Hoops Countdown | #2 Michigan State

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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: 31 -7 (15 -3 Big Ten) Lost to UNC in the National Title game, 89 -72. Coach: Tom Izzo 336 - 137 (14 years at MSU) Key Returners: Kalin Lucas - 14.7ppg, 2.1rpg Chris Allen - 8.4ppg, 2.2rpg Durrell … [Read more...] about College Hoops Countdown | #2 Michigan State

This Date in College Football Belt History – November 13

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November 13, 1982 - Washington Huskies of coach Don James were ranked 7th nationally with an 8-1 record as they traveled to Tempe to meet the 3rd ranked, 9-0 Arizona State Sun Devils of coach Darryl Rogers.  The Huskies had been ranked in the top 2 all season until an upset loss to Stanford & All-American QB John Elway.  Washington converted two Arizona State fumbles into … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – November 13