By Kyle Soppe LSU received every vote, the first unanimous selection of the season. There was also no arguing as to who is the second best team in the nation, as the Crimson Tide was second on every ballot. Five teams (Wisconsin, Michigan State, Michigan, Georgia, and Georgia Tech) received votes but not enough to make our top 15. Oklahoma State and Boise State … [Read more...] about Pickin Splinters Poll
NFL Week 8 Rundown
Listen to internet radio with PickinSplinters on Blog Talk Radio By Kyle Soppe This week has "rebound" written all over it, as Drew and I struggled through an ugly Week 7. With 6 games having at least a 9 point spread, our winners this week should be accurate. But as everyone knows, Vegas is out to get you, so picking ATS is always dangerous. I'd like to … [Read more...] about NFL Week 8 Rundown
Crouching Players, Hidden Stats
By Kyle Soppe If you’re looking for statistical inconsistencies and other odd trends, this is the place for you. Let’s take a look at what we’ve seen so far, and what it means for the rest of the season. We will start where the season ends, with the Super Bowl. Five of the last seven champions have had their bye week before week seven. The Packers of 2010 … [Read more...] about Crouching Players, Hidden Stats
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
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