ST. LOUIS (USBWA) – LSU's Ben Simmons, perhaps the most talked-about freshman in college basketball this season for his dazzling play on the court, has been selected by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association to receive the Integris Wayman Tisdale Award as the national freshman of the year. A 6-10 forward from Melbourne, Australia, Simmons led all Division I freshmen in … [Read more...] about LSU’s Simmons wins Integris Wayman Tisdale Award
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Rebounds & Putbacks: LSU 82 UMass 60
By Paul Gotham Early feedback from LSU's 82-60 victory over UMass. In the Gray area Josh Gray dropped a season-high 25 on 11-15 shooting from the floor including 3-4 behind the arc to lead the Tigers. The junior guard also handed out five assists - producing 36 of LSU's 82 points. Gray grabbed four rebounds and picked up three steals. Give and Geaux LSU converted … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: LSU 82 UMass 60
Ten games which could decide the national championship
By Aaron M Smith "Summer is over, now it's fall - just the nicest time of all. " It's a phrase I heard many of times in my youth. While not sure of its origins, I am confident that the person had the relief from summer's heat and the changing colors in leaves in mind when they said it. For me, personally, it has always meant something different - the … [Read more...] about Ten games which could decide the national championship
College Football: Suspensions and Disbelief
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
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