by Wally As we head into the weekend, it's time to look at what Saturday's CFB menu offers. But first, a pretty good game was played last night at Virgina Tech where the Hokies came from behind against Georgia Tech. GT tied it up with about 2:30 to go, but left too much time as the Hokies won it with a last minute TD by a score of 28-21. VT is the ACC front-runner … [Read more...] about Casual Friday | 11/5/10
Archives for November 2010
Dear Randy…
By Aaron M Smith Dear Randy, It has taken me a couple of days to write this letter. My apologies for that, as the prospect of playing golf in North Carolina for a week has dominated my thoughts. But I am excited to find out that just as I am heading down that way, so are you!! Wow, that is such a coincidence!! Now, I hope you can detect sarcasm - because this letter … [Read more...] about Dear Randy…
Urckfitz Named To AFL Rising Stars Roster
By Paul Casey Gotham It's billed as the fans' chance to see them before they hit the big leagues, and one of Rochester's own will take part. Patrick Urckfitz, the former Monroe Community College and Webster Yankee standout, will suit up for the West Division when the Arizona Fall League holds its fifth annual Rising Stars game. Saturday's game will be televised on the … [Read more...] about Urckfitz Named To AFL Rising Stars Roster
Pre-Season Countdown | #9 North Carolina
2009-10 Result: 20-17 (5-11 in the ACC) lost to Dayton 79-68 in the NIT final. Coach: Roy Williams 615-155 in 22 years of coaching (196-54 in seven season with the Tar Heels). Seventy-five Tar Heels have laced them up in the National Basketball Association including current players Vince Carter, Wayne Ellington, Raymond Felton, Tyler Hansbrough, Brendan Haywood, Antawn … [Read more...] about Pre-Season Countdown | #9 North Carolina
College Sports and Balanced Excellence
by Wally What schools in the NCAA have displayed balanced excellence over the past 5 years? Well, it's actually pretty rare for Div 1 schools to be good in both "Glamor sports" (football and hoops) at the same time. In fact, it's extremely rare over the recent past. The actual question was "Which schools have finished in the AP Top 25 in both sports at least 3 times … [Read more...] about College Sports and Balanced Excellence