By Wally A new era began for Notre Dame football on Friday as new coach Brian Kelly was introduced to the media. There's a lot written and videoed about Brian Kelly and how he fits with Notre Dame on ESPN, MSN, Fox, etc ... obviously, the ND coaching job is still quite relevant given the wall-to-wall coverage this week. It's not an easy job, but it is still very … [Read more...] about Irish Eyes Are Indeed Smiling!
Archives for December 2009
Syracuse – Florida: Tale of the Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: The St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida is the backdrop for a top ten clash as Billy Donovan's #10 Florida Gators do battle with Jim Boeheim's #7 Syracuse Orange in the Big East -SEC Invitational. Flashback: Syracuse leads the all-time series 2-1, including an 89-83 victory for the Orange in last year's O'Reilly Auto Parts CBE. Plot: Boeheim … [Read more...] about Syracuse – Florida: Tale of the Tape
Open Thread Thursday | 12/10/09
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 | 12/10/09
CBB Splinters | December 8, 2009
By Paul Gotham Taking care of the ball Wisconsin's 73-69 victory over Duke might have surprised some, but it should not have. Bo Ryan's club values possession of the ball. Against the Blue Devils, Wisconsin turned the ball over just four times. No small task considering Duke averaged 8.4 steals per game a year ago. This is an early trend for the Badgers. Wisconsin turned … [Read more...] about CBB Splinters | December 8, 2009
NFL Splinters | Week 13, 2009
By Paul Gotham Trading Places In November, the Indianapolis Colts won four consecutive games by a combined total of 10 points. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Saints have lit up scoreboards to the tune of 407 points while limiting opponents to 221. For one day, at least, the two undefeated teams changed roles. Indy sprinted to a 21-3 lead, and its defense held serve as they … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 13, 2009