By Kyle Soppe LSU remains supreme, but it is getting crowded at the top. All of the top teams were very impressive this week, and we appear to have at least 4 elite teams in college football. Oddly enough, in the six polls received as of 10:45 Sunday night, Clemson is the only team to appear in the exact same spot on every poll. With the BCS rankings not far off, … [Read more...] about Week 6 PS Poll
The “Field” Prevails
By Kyle Soppe The Cardinals just pulled off a monumental upset of the 102 win Phillies. Behind a gem from Chris Carpenter, a 1-0 victory in game 5 sets up a clash of NL Central powers from a trip to the 2011 World Series. Will this surprise success be enough to keep Pujols in Cardinal red next year? Will LaRussa ride of into the sun set? Equally … [Read more...] about The “Field” Prevails
Week 5 Rundown
Listen to internet radio with PickinSplinters on Blog Talk Radio Week five indicates the beginning of bye weeks. This week’s schedule only has 13 games on it, so these picks better count. As usual, the podcast has the expand preview of each game. No more delay, here are the week five picks. Kansas City (+3) @ Indianapolis – Chiefs 24-17 Arizona (+3) @ Minnesota – … [Read more...] about Week 5 Rundown
PS College Football Poll
By Kyle Soppe With none of the top teams faltering, the Pickin Splinters top 15 remains headed by the LSU Tigers. Unbeaten Illinois finds its way on our list, in a three way tie for 15th. Alabama is nipping at the heels of Oklahoma for that ever important second ranking, and the rights to play in the PSCS (Pickin Splinter championship series) national title … [Read more...] about PS College Football Poll
Full Count – Hail Mary
By Kyle Soppe Calvin Johnson caught two touchdowns for the fourth consecutive game. He is the first receiver to open a season with four multi touchdown games ever. The artist known as Megatron is a big reason why the Lions sit at 4-0. Aaron Rodgers dominated the Broncos on Sunday in unique fashion. He became the first player to ever pass for 400 yards, four touchdowns, … [Read more...] about Full Count – Hail Mary