No. 1 NORTH CAROLINA 77 No. 3 OREGON 76 PHOENIX, AZ -- Justin Jackson and Kennedy Meeks combined for 47 points, and the North Carolina Tar Heels advanced to the national title game for the second straight year. UNC grabbed two offensive rebounds in the final five seconds of regulation to secure the one-point win over the Oregon Ducks. Meeks dropped a double-double (25 … [Read more...] about UNC, Gonzaga advance to national championship
National Championship
This Date in College Football Belt History – September 7
September 7, 1985 UCLA at Brigham Young Coach Terry Donahue’s 1985 UCLA Bruins were ranked 20th nationally as they opened the season against the 8th ranked, 1-0 Brigham Young Cougars of Lavell Edwards who were carrying a 25-game winning streak. Brigham Young had won the National Championship in 1984 amidst great controversy for the schedule they had played. This was their … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – September 7
Pickin’ Splinters National Championship ’08
It is that time of year again to bring down the decorations and get ready to 'trimma the tree'. It's also the time of year when college football rankings cause quite a stir. Are you perplexed by the state of Division 1A College Football? Frustrated by the choices for the national title game? Here’s your chance to voice your opinions. Starting on Saturday, December 13th … [Read more...] about Pickin’ Splinters National Championship ’08