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: 30 - 8 (13 -5 Big East) Lost to North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament's Final Four, 83 - 69. Coach: Jay Wright 178 - 91(eight seasons at Villanova) 300 -176 overall Key Returners: Scottie Reynolds - … [Read more...] about College Hoops Countdown | #5 Villanova
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For These Final Four The Difference Is The Same
by Paul Casey Gotham Sixty-one games later and here we have it - four teams. Actually, it's far more than 61 if you count all the single elimination conference tournaments played for an automatic bid. To many, making the Final Four is akin to a championship. A team wins four games from one Region and earns the honor of cutting down the nets. Thus now on this final stage … [Read more...] about For These Final Four The Difference Is The Same
Bracket Buster: A Lesson On Allegiances
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell I consider myself a Philadelphian. Not native nor born and raised, but rather adopted. In fact, I grew up in Western New York State and chose to spend my college years at Temple University. I called the city of brotherly love home for four years. Though I no longer reside there, I feel an affinity to everything Philly. So you can imagine how … [Read more...] about Bracket Buster: A Lesson On Allegiances
Villanova – Duke: Tale of the Tape
by Paul Casey Gotham Setting: It's a Big East-Atlantic Coast Conference clash of the titans when Jay Wright and his 3 seed Villanova Wildcats (28-7) throw down with Mike Krzyzewski and the 2 seed Duke Blue Devils (30-6). Put on a pot of coffee this is the late game (9:57) at the Bank North Garden in the heart of Bean Town. Plot: This is Duke's 33rd tournament … [Read more...] about Villanova – Duke: Tale of the Tape
UCLA – Villanova: Tale of the Tape
by Paul Casey Gotham Setting: Whoa Nellie! It's gonna be a barn burner at the Wachovia Center when Jay Wright's #3 seed Villanova Wildcats tangle with Ben Howland's #6 UCLA Bruins in the second round of the East Region. Villanova should enjoy some home-cooking and home support. Plots: Which team will be respond to the alarm clock that went off in the first round? … [Read more...] about UCLA – Villanova: Tale of the Tape