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
Raiders to Acquire Palmer in Trade
By Breanna Jacobs Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer may finally have his wish for a trade granted. Palmer, who said he would retire if the Bengals did not trade him, is, “on the verge,” of being traded to the Oakland Raiders. According to sources, the Bengals would acquire two first-round draft picks for Palmer; a first-round pick in 2012 and a conditional … [Read more...] about Raiders to Acquire Palmer in Trade
College Football Road Trip
By Aaron M Smith This weekend, 10 members of the Pickin' Splinters Top 15 College Football Poll take to the road for what could be pivotal games in their march towards a BCS appearance or a chance at the National Championship. Let's take a look: LSU (#1 PSCFP) vs. Tennessee: On paper this has all the makings of a blowout. A tough Tigers defense against a Volunteers … [Read more...] about College Football Road Trip
A Red River Weekend
By Aaron M Smith This Columbus Day weekend has a full slate of college football games that features a the PAC-10 match-up, a pair of SEC showdown and one of the biggest rivalries in college football - the Red River Rivalry. To put a cherry on the sundae, the top 4 teams in the official Pickin' Splinters College Football Poll are in action this weekend. Could we see a change … [Read more...] about A Red River Weekend
Who Am I? (Father & Son Edition) | September 28, 2011
Perhaps this week it should be titled Who Are We? Having to name two guys makes this one sound more difficult, but in reality, if you get one of us you'll easily get both. So remember, try this without research and all that jazz, because anyone (including Smitty) can look stuff up on the internet. By Chas As father and son tandems go, we were hardly the Griffeys, but … [Read more...] about Who Am I? (Father & Son Edition) | September 28, 2011