Pickin' Splinters

Rochester's Independent Sports Source

John Wall

Sarah Palin and the Palm Readers

by 24 Comments

By Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Sarah Palin, former Governor of Alaska and vice-presidential candidate, has caught some criticism at a recent convention for apparently writing notes on her left hand. Who knows what she really recorded on the all-natural notepad. Perhaps some notes to not forget in her speech or maybe just a reminder of what to do or not to do. This got me … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin and the Palm Readers

College Basketball Splinters | 1/27/10

by 11 Comments

By Paul Gotham South Carolina slays KU Indiana Hoosier fans can rest easy. Your'75-'76 Hoosiers still hold the title as - the last division one men's basketball team to go undefeated. Not that there was any real cause for concern. Devan Downey led a spirited Gamecock squad to an upset of the previously last remaining undefeated team, Kentucky. Downey scored 30 … [Read more...] about College Basketball Splinters | 1/27/10

Kentucky-Florida: Tale Of The Tape

by 22 Comments

By Paul Gotham Setting: It's time for an SEC showdown at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on the University of Florida campus.  John Calipari comes calling with his No. 2 Kentucky Wildcats (16-0/1-0) to take on Billy Donovan and his Florida Gators (11-4/0-1). Plot: After beginning the season with eight victories, the Gators have limped through a 3-4 stretch with losses to … [Read more...] about Kentucky-Florida: Tale Of The Tape

College Basketball Splinters | January 6, 2010

by 7 Comments

By Paul Gotham Kansas vs. Temple: the difference between 1 and 18 Saturday, Fran Dunphy and his No. 18 Temple Owls got a front row view as to why the Kansas Jayhawks rank number one in the nation. Temple completed an undefeated December. Kansas was on the road. Everything looked good for the Owls.  That was until Kansas went on a 19-4 run en route to an 84-52 … [Read more...] about College Basketball Splinters | January 6, 2010