SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Loyola University Maryland men’s basketball team received their highest preseason ranking since 2007-2008 from Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference coaches today when the Greyhounds were tabbed to finish third in this year’s league race. Iona was picked to win the MAAC with Fairfield a close second in the poll that was announced at the MAAC Preseason … [Read more...] about Loyola Picked Third In MAAC Preseason Poll
Archives for October 2011
Signed, sealed, delivered: Rider Broncs 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.” The Rider Broncs step into the spotlight. The Broncs 2010-11 season ended with a loss to Northern Iowa in the first round of the CIT. Patrick Mansell, Mike Ringold and … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Rider Broncs 2011-12
Pickin Splinters NCAAF Poll
LSU nearly became a unanimous selection as our number one team in the country. Alabama was consistently pegged as the next best team. South Carolina (10), Texas A&M (4), Penn State (3), and USC (2) all received votes this week. Kansas State was ranked everywhere from tenth to third. Clemson's unbeaten streak is impressing the PS members, as they are all the way up to … [Read more...] about Pickin Splinters NCAAF Poll
Duquesne will look to McConnell for production
By Paul Casey Gotham It happened during a recent tour of Canada. Ron Everhart and his Duquesne Dukes were getting in some off-season exhibition work . The opposition was a semi-pro team from north of the border. The teams lined up for a free throw. T.J. McConnell stood in the back-court watching his teammate at the line. The shot kicked off the rim, and came to rest in an … [Read more...] about Duquesne will look to McConnell for production
NFL Week 7
By Kyle Soppe We've got 13 games on the slate this week, and none of them include two teams over .500. That being said, you would think there are a ton of mismatches. That's not true, as we see some under performing teams trying to rebound. Read 'em and weep, here are your week 7 picks. Chicago vs. Tampa Bay (+1.5) (@ London) - Bucs … [Read more...] about NFL Week 7