By Paul Gotham Setting: Ring in the New Year with a Big 12 - West Coast Conference clash. It's the Ronald McDonald House Charities Classic at Spokane Arena. Jeff Capel brings his Oklahoma Sooners (8-4) west for an inter-conference showdown with Mark Few's No.22 Gonzaga Bulldogs (9-3). Plot: For both it's one of the last two tune ups before conference play begins after the … [Read more...] about Oklahoma – Gonzaga: Tale Of The Tape
Archives for December 2009
This Date in College Football Belt History – December 31
December 31, 1973 -Bear Bryant’s top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide came to the Sugar Bowl with an 11-0 record & the UPI National Championship in hand. Before 1974, the UPI Coaches’ poll was voted prior to the bowl games. The Crimson Tide's defense featured All-SEC LB Woodrow Lowe & All-SEC DB Mike Washington while the offense had All-American OT Buddy Brown, … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – December 31
Open Thread Thursday | December 31st, 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 | December 31st, 2009
College Basketball Splinters | December 30,2009
By Paul Gotham Taking the mid out of mid-major A quick glance at recent victories by 'mid'-majors over the 'majors.' Xavier 89 LSU 65 Kenny Frease made good on a first career start with 12 points and seven rebounds. Terrell Holloway led the way with 20. Jamel McLean picked up the double-double off the bench with 10 points and 10 boards. The Musketeers out-rebounded … [Read more...] about College Basketball Splinters | December 30,2009
Big 12 Football Coaches: Make It A Decaffeinated
By Paul Gotham Recent allegations of player abuse by Texas Tech's Mike Leach call to mind a series of questionable interactions by Big 12 football coaches. Maybe these guys should cut down on the coffee intake. First, Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy had a good message. He wanted to protect his player. The fact that he reminded folks that he coaches students and not … [Read more...] about Big 12 Football Coaches: Make It A Decaffeinated