By Paul Gotham Another week of 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. Penn State's Talor Battle grabs my POTW. With his Nittany Lions facing a six-point deficit at halftime, Battle exploded for 28 points in the second stanza to lead … [Read more...] about Performance Of The Week | 11/30 – 12/6
Archives for December 2009
This Date in College Football Belt History – December 7
December 7, 2002 -The 18th ranked, 9-3 Virginia Tech Hokies of coach Frank Beamer were the final obstacle between the top-ranked, 11-0 Miami Hurricanes of coach Larry Coker & a shot at their second consecutive BCS Championship. The Hokies had played six Belt games in their history but had never been victorious while the Hurricanes were on a 30-game Belt reign. … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – December 7
Championship Saturday
By Wally Some thoughts on the world of college football following a day of conference championship games: -- Cincinnati was lucky to get by Pitt in a barn-burner 45-44. So the Bearcats will be the 4th ranked team in the land when the rankings come out Sunday and headed to a nice BCS Bowl. After watching that game, I've concluded that there's not really that much … [Read more...] about Championship Saturday
George Bailey and the Demise of Hofstra Football
By Paul Gotham At one point in Frank Capra's Christmas classic, It's A Wonderful Life, George Bailey (played by Jimmy Stewart) encounters a dilemma. Prepared to "travel the world," the youthful Bailey faces the prospect of his late father's death causing the family's building and loan to close. As the bank's executive board decides on its viability, the movie's main … [Read more...] about George Bailey and the Demise of Hofstra Football
Open Thread Thursday | 12/3/09
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 | 12/3/09