By Paul Gotham Taking the mid out of mid-major A quick glance at recent victories by 'mid'-majors over the 'majors.' Xavier 89 LSU 65 Kenny Frease made good on a first career start with 12 points and seven rebounds. Terrell Holloway led the way with 20. Jamel McLean picked up the double-double off the bench with 10 points and 10 boards. The Musketeers out-rebounded … [Read more...] about College Basketball Splinters | December 30,2009
Purdue Boilermakers
College Hoops Countdown | #6 Purdue
Leading up to the 2009 NIT Season Tip Off on November 16th, Pickin' Splinters will be counting down the top 25 of the college hardwood nation. '08 - '09 Results: 27 - 10 (11 - 7 Big Ten) Lost to UConn in the third round of the NCAA Tournament, 72 - 60. Coach: Matt Painter 108 -55 (5 seasons) Key Returners: JaJuan Johnson - 13.4ppg, 5.6rpg Robbie Hummel - 12.5ppg, … [Read more...] about College Hoops Countdown | #6 Purdue
This Date in College Football Belt History – September 28
The 0-1-1 Purdue Boilermakers of coach Alex Agase seemed unlikely to threaten the Belt reign of the 2-0 Notre Dame Fighting Irish of coach Ara Parseghian. Coming off a loss to Wisconsin & a tie with Miami (OH), the Boilermakers were 28-point underdogs to the 2nd ranked, defending National Champions. Purdue scored 24 points in the 1st quarter, including a 52-yard … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – September 28