By Aaron M Smith Week 8 in college football is upon us and brings an assortment of pre-Halloween goodies. Let's take a look and see what's in the bag: Auburn vs. LSU (#1 PSCFP) : At first glance, this game should look like blowout. The Tiger's #4 defense in college football. Auburn's quarterback, Clint Moseley is making his first college start - in Baton Rouge. All … [Read more...] about College Football: Suspensions and Disbelief
Archives for October 2011
Signed, sealed, delivered: Niagara Purple Eagles 2011-12
With October comes the official start of the college basketball season as teams begin practices. Follow along as Pickin’ Splinters highlights the incoming classes of the MAAC that are “signed, sealed and delivered.” On the docket for today: the Niagara Purple Eagles. Niagara's 2010-11 season ended with a 73-61 loss to Marist in the opening round of MAAC tournament. … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Niagara Purple Eagles 2011-12
Open Thread Thursday | October 20, 2011
Loyal readers here is your chance to start the discussion. Pick a topic, any topic. It's Open Thread Thursday on the Pine … [Read more...] about Open Thread Thursday | October 20, 2011
USBWA announces Wayman Tisdale Award Watch List
ST. LOUIS (USBWA) - Three Kentucky freshmen are among 12 players announced Thursday by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association as preseason candidates for the Wayman Tisdale Award, honoring the nation's top freshman for the 2011-12 college basketball season. Selected to the USBWA's National Freshman of the Year Watch List are the Wildcats' Anthony Davis, Michael … [Read more...] about USBWA announces Wayman Tisdale Award Watch List
This Date in College Football Belt History – October 20
October 20, 2007 Auburn at Louisiana State The 18th ranked, 5-2 Auburn Tigers of coach Tommy Tuberville traveled to Baton Rouge to meet the 5th ranked, 6-1 Louisiana State Tigers with coach Les Miles. Louisiana State's QB Matt Flynn threw 3 touchdown passes including a 22-yard strike to WR Demetrius Byrd with 0:01 as Louisiana State overcame a 17-7 halftime deficit to … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – October 20