By Paul Gotham It is kind of hard to imagine that a region with three Big East teams (Villanova, Louisville, and Notre Dame) and two teams from the Big 12 (Baylor and Texas A&M) could have the makings for a Cinderella run. Especially, when one looks at the fact that Baylor and A&M have the chance to play third and fourth round games in Houston. Still, Cinderella … [Read more...] about Which Team From The South Will Try On The Slipper?
Archives for March 2010
This Is Why I LOVE Xavier
By Paul Gotham I don't care if you don't read anything else on Pickin' Splinters. If you are going to read just one news article today, read this one. Click here to read about Xavier's Sister Rose Ann Fleming. When you are done, let us know how you feel! … [Read more...] about This Is Why I LOVE Xavier
West Shows A Flair For The Ironic
By Paul Gotham Who says the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee doesn't have a sense of humor. Judging by the pairings in the West Region, Dan Guerrero and his gang shared a few laughs while putting together the bracket. Consider this - how many at-large teams have 12 losses AND made it to the tournament in front of the team they most recently fell to? The answer is … [Read more...] about West Shows A Flair For The Ironic
Four Role Players Who Could Make The Difference
By Paul Gotham Two wins earns a spot in the Sweet 16. Two more victories finds the Final Four. Then, if all goes well, two triumphs in Indy for the title. How can something that looks so simple be so difficult? Coaches and their teams have bunkered down feverishly making plans. They have been and will continue to pour over scouting reports and game tapes looking for … [Read more...] about Four Role Players Who Could Make The Difference
All-Americans Taking The Super Out Of Super Size
By Paul Gotham The hits just keep coming for the Golden Arches. It was bad enough when Morgan Spurlock released his documentary exposing the ills of fast food. Like any of us needed a movie to prove that a steady diet of Big Macs, fries, and Coke would lead to poor health. Did Spurlock really need to put himself through 30 days of three meals a day from McDonald's? Wouldn't … [Read more...] about All-Americans Taking The Super Out Of Super Size