By Paul Gotham As Juan Fernandez, Ramone Moore and Khalif Wyatt go, so, too, do the Temple Owls. The trio churns outs points at a pace not seen along North Broad Street since Mark Macon and Howard Evans led the Cherry and White to the 1988 Elite Eight. At the root of Temple's success is an understanding that extends from coach Fran Dunphy on the sidelines to his players on … [Read more...] about Trust is an undeniable factor in Temple’s success
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Signed, sealed, delivered: Temple Owls 2011-12
The countdown to tipoff is on, and Pickin’ Splinters has what A-10 basketball fans need to know about this year’s incoming class. Today we cast our eyes upon the Temple Owls. The Owls fell 71-64 in overtime to San Diego State in the third round of the NCAA Tournament. NBA draft pick Lavoy Allen graduated. Fran Dunphy and his staff have welcomed two freshmen to North Broad … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Temple Owls 2011-12
Temple’s Kristen McCarthy named to Lowe’s Senior Class Top 30
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Temple senior Kristen McCarthy is one of sixty NCAA men's and women's basketball student-athletes who excel both on and off the court and were selected as candidates today for the 2011-12 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of … [Read more...] about Temple’s Kristen McCarthy named to Lowe’s Senior Class Top 30
Unofficial Yet Satirically Unabashed Heisman Watch | Week 1 of ’11
A weekly rundown from a tepid football fan of the best and worst college football has to offer, some serious but mostly requisite raillery due to basketball deprivation 1. Russell Wilson QB (Wisconsin) Weekly stats: 10-13, 255 yards, 2 TD/0 INT/0 sacks; 62 yards rushing, 1 TD This kid is what they call a "gamer." Watched him play for two years at NC State where he … [Read more...] about Unofficial Yet Satirically Unabashed Heisman Watch | Week 1 of ’11
CFB Splinters | 9/26/10
By Paul Casey Gotham Nevada in the top 25 One week after a convincing 52-13 beat down of Cal the Nevada Wolfpack did their BTO impersonation and "took care of business" knocking off BYU, 27-13. The win and a 4-0 record earned the Wolfpack a top 25 spot in both the AP and Coaches' poll for the first time since 1948. Nevada's emergence along with Boise St. makes two WAC … [Read more...] about CFB Splinters | 9/26/10