By Paul Gotham That shook the bushes Whew! What do you get when you mix four overtime games, with three double-digit seeds advancing to the Sweet 16, and 10 games decided by three points or less? Oh wait...I forgot to add in there - 11 different conferences represented in the Regional Semi-finals. What do you get? The greatest show on earth, that's what you … [Read more...] about College Basketball Splinters | March 22, 2010
Archives for March 2010
Thumbnail Tales: Regional Quarter-Finals
By Paul Gotham Eight more games determines this year's Sweet 16. Thumbnail tales for each Regional quarter-final. Gonzaga - Syracuse: Two teams in mirror image of each other. Senior shooting guards contribute glue-like play-making attributes. Matt Bouldin (Gonzaga) and Andy Rautins (Syracuse) are one in the same. Bouldin scores 15 and assists on four a game. Rautins … [Read more...] about Thumbnail Tales: Regional Quarter-Finals
Top 10 Ways To Distract Tiger Woods
By Aaron M Smith First let me go on the record as saying that I am happy Tiger Woods is returning sooner rather than later to the PGA Tour. However, I am not in favor of Tiger making his return to the Masters. I know, I know - Augusta National officials have a different opinion about Tiger coming back to Masters. Trust me - I get it. But for me, the Masters are sacred and … [Read more...] about Top 10 Ways To Distract Tiger Woods
The Gauntlet Otherwise Known As The Midwest Region
By Paul Gotham When it comes to winning a national championship, Bill Self knows there is very little margin for error. In an interview earlier this week, the Kansas coach talked about the difference between winning and losing in March. His conclusion is that it comes down to one possession. That is as small a margin as it can be. The Midwest Region makes the margin … [Read more...] about The Gauntlet Otherwise Known As The Midwest Region
Nazareth Lasers Competing Against Time
By Paul Gotham Many a coach has implored his or her team to "leave it all on the floor." Figuratively, the mantra urges players to use every ounce of energy they possess for the common good. You will have to forgive the Nazareth Lasers and their fans if they are taking that coaching maxim literally. The Lasers and their faithful are playing and cheering for … [Read more...] about Nazareth Lasers Competing Against Time