By Paul Gotham SYRACUSE, NY – Less than ten games remain in the regular season for most teams in the New York Collegiate Baseball League. Teams are jockeying for post-season position. Monday’s matinee at NBT Bank Stadium pitted a pair of playoff contenders. Malcolm Purdy (Grand Canyon) turned in a solid start, and Spencer Duffie (Mercer) paced a 10-hit attack as the … [Read more...] about Purdy pitches Oneonta past Jr. Chiefs and into second
Georgia
He made his bed, now John Calipari must lie in it
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Kentucky's (20-10, 11-6) hopes of an NCAA bid this season took a wrong turn at Georgia (15-15, 9-8) Thursday evening. The Bulldogs, who came into the SEC contest at .500 in the league and one game below that mark overall, beat the Wildcats 72-62. Chalk that as one of those proverbial "bad losses" on the ESPN-scale. The real story, … [Read more...] about He made his bed, now John Calipari must lie in it
Gaels hold off Georgia in overtime for first SEC win since 1985, 81-78
Courtesy of ICGaels.com. ATHENS, GA - The Iona College men's basketball team earned a hard-fought 81-78 overtime victory over the SEC's Georgia in non-conference action at Stegeman Colesium. The Gaels (4-4) snapped a 10-game program losing streak to SEC squads and earned its first win over the league in nearly 27 years. The Maroon & Gold overcame a significant … [Read more...] about Gaels hold off Georgia in overtime for first SEC win since 1985, 81-78
College Football: Thanksgiving Edition
By Aaron M Smith I am sitting here after a day of family, a belly full of turkey and many reminders of what I am thankful for. As people get ready for Black Friday and a weekend of holiday shopping , there are plenty of important college football games that could have huge implications on the Pickin' Splinters College Football Poll. So pull up a chair, pull up a hot … [Read more...] about College Football: Thanksgiving Edition
Unofficial Yet Satirically Unabashed Heisman Watch | Week 1 of ’11
A weekly rundown from a tepid football fan of the best and worst college football has to offer, some serious but mostly requisite raillery due to basketball deprivation 1. Russell Wilson QB (Wisconsin) Weekly stats: 10-13, 255 yards, 2 TD/0 INT/0 sacks; 62 yards rushing, 1 TD This kid is what they call a "gamer." Watched him play for two years at NC State where he … [Read more...] about Unofficial Yet Satirically Unabashed Heisman Watch | Week 1 of ’11