A weekly round-up of A-10 men's hoops. Nicholson etching his name in SBU lore Mark Schmidt remembers it well. He had just finished his first season as head coach with St. Bonaventure, and his Bonnies, who hadn’t known a winning season in five years, limped to the finish line with just two victories in Atlantic 10 conference play and an overall record of 8-22. He … [Read more...] about A-10 Bounce
Archives for October 2011
Tickets on Sale Hoop Group Philly Classic
PHILADELPHIA– Tickets will go on sale Nov. 1 for the Philly Hoop Group Classic, a basketball tournament held at the historic Palestra and features No. 11 University of Pittsburgh. The 5th annual Thanksgiving Weekend event will also feature James Madison University, LaSalle University, University of Pennsylvania, Rider University & Robert Morris University. The Philly … [Read more...] about Tickets on Sale Hoop Group Philly Classic
Open Thread Thursday | October 27, 2011
Loyal readers here is your chance to start the discussion. Pick a topic, any topic. Post it and get us scribing. It's Open Thread Thursday on the Pine. … [Read more...] about Open Thread Thursday | October 27, 2011
This Date in College Football Belt History – October 27
October 27, 1973 Southern Cal at Notre Dame Coach John McKay’s 6th ranked, 5-0-1 Southern Cal Trojans came to South Bend with a 23-game unbeaten streak for the annual battle with Notre Dame. Coach Ara Parseghian had the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at 5-0 & ranked 8th in the nation but they had not defeated Southern Cal since 1966. Notre Dame’s top-ranked defense had … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – October 27
Signed, sealed, delivered: Manhattan Jaspers 2011-12
October ushers in the official start of college basketball as teams begin practices. Follow along as Pickin’ Splinters highlights the incoming classes of the MAAC that are “signed, sealed and delivered.” Time to look at the Manhattan Jaspers. Manhattan lost to Siena 68-66 in the opening round of the MAAC tournament. There is a new wind blowing in Riverdale. Steve Masiello … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Manhattan Jaspers 2011-12