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Archives for November 2009

College Hoops Countdown | #6 Purdue

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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: 27 - 10 (11 - 7 Big Ten) Lost to UConn in the third round of the NCAA Tournament, 72 - 60. Coach: Matt Painter 108 -55 (5 seasons) Key Returners: JaJuan Johnson - 13.4ppg, 5.6rpg Robbie Hummel - 12.5ppg, … [Read more...] about College Hoops Countdown | #6 Purdue

NFL Splinters | Week 9, 2009

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By Paul Gotham No lead is safe... At least when New Orleans and Indianapolis is involved, opponents can not score enough.  The Saints and Colts continued walking a thin, thin line en route to their undefeated marks. New Orleans erased an 11-point halftime deficit to defeat the Panthers 30-20. Carolina's defense held New Orleans to just 84 yards on the ground, but … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 9, 2009

Performance Of The Week | 11/2 – 11/8

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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. "There are no small roles only small actors." Some attribute  this wisdom to William Shakespeare. Of course, others will argue Christopher Marlowe must be responsible, but we will … [Read more...] about Performance Of The Week | 11/2 – 11/8

This Date in College Football Belt History – November 9

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After losing The Belt earlier in the season to Washington, the 14th ranked, 6-1-1 UCLA Bruins of Terry Donahue traveled to Tucson to try & claim it from the 6-2 Arizona Wildcats of coach Larry Smith.  UCLA's RB Gaston Green scored 3 touchdowns & the Bruins withstood a 4th quarter rally by the Wildcats to take The Belt back to California with a 24-19 win.  UCLA … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – November 9