By PAUL GOTHAM HOUSTON, TX. -- Maybe it's a case of "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em." Villanova coach Jay Wright saw what his team needed to become, and it came in the shape and size of the Wildcats' opponent. "As soon as that game started, we could see that these guys are dialed in defensively, connected defensively, they share the ball offensively, and they have … [Read more...] about Villanova followed Sooners example
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Oklahoma outlasts Dayton to reach Sweet 16
By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, OH -- The drought lasted 8:53. Eight missed shots and five turnovers proved too much for the Dayton Flyers. Buddy Hield and Jordan Woodard combined for 31 points as the No. 3-seed Oklahoma Sooners (24-10) advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 72-66 victory over Dayton (27-9) in NCAA Tournament third round action at Nationwide Arena. "Obviously a … [Read more...] about Oklahoma outlasts Dayton to reach Sweet 16
College Football: The Movers and Shakers weekend edition
By Aaron M Smith Week 9 of the college football season showcases some great games that could prove to be a heavy influence on next week's Pickin' Splinters College Football Poll. Key wins and losses could shake the Pickin' Splinters poll and may move one team close to that#1 position. Without further delay, let's take a look: Baylor vs. Oklahoma State (#3 PSCFP): With … [Read more...] about College Football: The Movers and Shakers weekend edition
A Red River Weekend
By Aaron M Smith This Columbus Day weekend has a full slate of college football games that features a the PAC-10 match-up, a pair of SEC showdown and one of the biggest rivalries in college football - the Red River Rivalry. To put a cherry on the sundae, the top 4 teams in the official Pickin' Splinters College Football Poll are in action this weekend. Could we see a change … [Read more...] about A Red River Weekend