By Dave Holcomb Point Guard Brandon Jennings finally decided to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks, but he won’t be staying there very long. A week after Milwaukee lost their best baseball player to a season ending suspension, their best basketball player is traded to Detroit. The Pistons acquired Jennings through a sign-and-trade deal with the Bucks that will send Brandon … [Read more...] about Guard Brandon Jennings to Detroit, Pistons a year away
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Dear Martians of the Mainland
Courtesy of the Niagara Gazette By Doug Smith From time to time Polly pops some takeout or leftover into the oven and asks, “It’s not going to catch fire in there, is it?” To which Doug will always reply, “Set it at 450. Paper catches fire at Fahrenheit 451.” Everything Doug knows about the flashpoint of paper he learned from Ray Bradbury 60 years ago, when … [Read more...] about Dear Martians of the Mainland
College Football: Thanksgiving Edition
By Aaron M Smith I am sitting here after a day of family, a belly full of turkey and many reminders of what I am thankful for. As people get ready for Black Friday and a weekend of holiday shopping , there are plenty of important college football games that could have huge implications on the Pickin' Splinters College Football Poll. So pull up a chair, pull up a hot … [Read more...] about College Football: Thanksgiving Edition
UD Women announce 2012-13 recruiting class
NOV. 9, 2011 FLYER WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ANNOUNCES 2012-13 RECRUITING CLASS The University of Dayton’s women’s basketball coach Jim Jabir has announced four players signed National Letters of Intent as part of the Flyers’ 2012-2013 Flyer recruiting class on the first day of the early signing period. Kelley Austria (Beavercreek, Ohio), Morgan Berry (Brooklyn, Mich.), Lexi … [Read more...] about UD Women announce 2012-13 recruiting class
College Football: Suspensions and Disbelief
By Aaron M Smith Week 8 in college football is upon us and brings an assortment of pre-Halloween goodies. Let's take a look and see what's in the bag: Auburn vs. LSU (#1 PSCFP) : At first glance, this game should look like blowout. The Tiger's #4 defense in college football. Auburn's quarterback, Clint Moseley is making his first college start - in Baton Rouge. All … [Read more...] about College Football: Suspensions and Disbelief