By Paul Gotham Born on a bayou Rumors of the Saints' demise proved untrue. So too did the rumors that New Orleans lacks a defense. Reggie Bush brought the wood. Drew Brees reminded Saints fans of what he is capable. Jeremy Shockey returned to the lineup, and the Saints' defense made like some "old hound dog barkin.' Chasin' down a hoodoo there." Bush pounded out 217 … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Divisional Playoffs
Archives for January 2010
‘Satchel’: The Story Of An American Legend
In honor of Martin Luther King Day, we offer a glimpse at the life of Satchel Paige. Taken from NPR: Satchel Paige was a dazzling pitcher with a scorching fastball. A decade before Jackie Robinson became the first black player in Major League Baseball, Paige helped integrate the sport by touring the country and playing exhibition games with white players. He delighted … [Read more...] about ‘Satchel’: The Story Of An American Legend
Rebounds & Putbacks | January 17, 2010
By Paul Gotham A quick look at the sports world. Mentionable milestones Rochester's Brian Gionta nabbed career goal No. 500. Gionta scored the eventual game-winner Thursday night as the Montreal Canadiens downed the Dallas Stars 5-3. No. 500 was of the power play fashion. Beniot Pouliot and Glen Metropolit assisted on the third-period goal. After seven seasons with … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks | January 17, 2010
Dayton-Xavier: Tale Of The Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: The Blackburn / McCafferty Trophy is on the line at the Cintas Center Saturday morning when Brian Gregory's Dayton Flyers (13-3 / 2-0) travel south on I75 for an Atlantic 10 clash with Chris Mack's Xavier Musketeers (11-5 / 3-0). The Trophy honors former Dayton coach Tom Blackburn (1947-64) and Xavier coach and athletic director, Jim McCafferty … [Read more...] about Dayton-Xavier: Tale Of The Tape
Syracuse-West Virginia: Tale Of The Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: The West Virginia University Coliseum is the site for a Big East Top Ten Battle as Jim Boeheim brings his No. 5 Syracuse Orange (16-1/3-1) to Morgantown for a tilt with Bob Huggins and his No.10 West Virginia Mountaineers (13-2/4-1). Plot: Syracuse carries a three-game winning streak into the contest. West Virginia has split their last four after … [Read more...] about Syracuse-West Virginia: Tale Of The Tape