TicketsIs there a contractual obligation if you publish a blog inside the state of Ohio that you must mention LeBron James winning the championship today? If there's not, it won't matter because everyone will weigh in, followed by an 'I told you so' or some sort or a crack about how his hometown still hates him. Regardless, I just filled my quota. Let's move on.
--- Of course, I can't completely move on because look who showed up behind the Heat's bench and taking pictures with Miami championship coach Erik Spoelstra last night? Yep, that's right, Butch Jones.
With most of my info and this photo coming via Tommy G, it appears CBJ and Spoelstra have the same agent and the when the shot to take in Game 5 and enjoy the evening with his buddy came across his desk, well, he did what any one of us would do. Except maybe Tommy G, who still owns a deep disdain for LBJ.
Not to always bring the discussion back to this, but in the recruiting game of being the coolest guy in the lunchroom to woo the top players, associating directly with the Miami Heat the night they won the title doesn't hurt.
--- Moving forward, the college football news the last couple days revolved around the recommendation by the commissioners for a four-team playoff. Most importantly around these parts, the proposal states the top four teams in the country will participate and none of the conference champion models survived.
What does that mean for you?
If UC turns out a 2009 undefeated season again they won't be locked out of the national semifinals for lacking a championship in one of the big four conferences. At the end of the day, a shot to win the national championship in a year you win every game is all UC can ask for.
This model still must be approved by the school presidents, but that's more a formality.
UC and the Big East can thank the SEC, who led the charge for best four teams realizing they could make the LSU/Bama argument most years and squeeze two teams in.
--- It's sad to think back to what could have been had the administrators come to their senses long, long ago as they should have -- *Cough-2009-Cough* -- but as Matt Hinton points out let's all be happy we finally have a championship more appropriately decided on the field that doesn't sacrifice the regular season or bowl system.
--- A selection committee, similar to college basketball, will be organized to select the four playoff teams. Despite the criticism the committee takes every year, they do an incredible job with the task they're confronted with. I don't see selecting four teams being an issue, though will ultimately come with controversy.
Something must keep sports talk radio alive!
--- Perfect segue. Do we really care OSU is bringing its spring game to Paul Brown Stadium in 2013 while Ohio Stadium undergoes renovations? Apparently, many do judging by the message boards and sports talk fodder.
Forget the OSU debate, I'll follow the lead of at Mo Egger and use this as an opportunity to promote the Bearcat Bowl. All this outrage over OSU coming to town -- how about everyone whose upset by this respond by attending the UC spring game? Weather dampened the event in recent years, but attendance has never been in the same area code of the school to the North. Since they are coming South, this seems the perfect opportunity to flip the script.
There's no better way to show UC owns this city in football than purchasing tickets for the 2012 season and filling Nippert Stadium.
--- By the way, mini-packs go on sale Monday.
The mini-plans involve games against Pitt, Miami and Syracuse. The Miami homecoming game time is now set for 7 p.m. at Nippert.
You can pay $55 for a ticket to the Thursday night opener against Pitt and homecoming night game against Miami. There aren't many better deals than that in major college football. Period.
--- The landscape changes regularly around UC in the summer, but the athletic facilities are at the forefront right now. Varsity Village's facelift continues with construction at the bubble field and Gettler Stadium's turf being ripped up and replaced.
Also, the new basketball floor is coming into shape. Now with time lapse technology!
--- Andrea Adelson spoke with Jordan Luallen about his move to receiver.
--- Late on this, but Bill Koch weighed with the facts on Yancy Gates' draft prospects. The Big East will certainly be well represented in this draft. What happened to all the foreign-born draft picks? SI only has one non-college player going in the first round of its mock draft -- and that's a Frenchman going No. 29 to Chicago.
--- There aren't many more accomplished student-athletes than Eric Finan, who continues to rack up the awards. This time he was named a Capital One First Team Academic All American in Track and Field.
--- A Baylor blogger believes Big 12 expansion is imminent. Well then it must be true.
--- The men's soccer team released its schedule for next season.
--- Randomness...
--- Deniz Kilicli shaved his beard. A nation mourns.
--- Ken Anderson should be in the Hall of Fame. The Big Lead becomes the latest to make the obvious argument.
--- What it must feel like to buy a Hawaiian island.
--- Kevin Durant continues to be the epitome of what being an NBA player should be.
--- I know they aren't for everyone, but Phish puts on the best show for their crowds in music today. And they will be at Riverbend tonight. For those going, enjoy and best of luck avoiding the spinners. For those not going or stuck working like me, take in Run Like An Antelope and pretend you are there.
Have a great weekend everyone.
--- Of course, I can't completely move on because look who showed up behind the Heat's bench and taking pictures with Miami championship coach Erik Spoelstra last night? Yep, that's right, Butch Jones. With most of my info and this photo coming via Tommy G, it appears CBJ and Spoelstra have the same agent and the when the shot to take in Game 5 and enjoy the evening with his buddy came across his desk, well, he did what any one of us would do. Except maybe Tommy G, who still owns a deep disdain for LBJ.
Not to always bring the discussion back to this, but in the recruiting game of being the coolest guy in the lunchroom to woo the top players, associating directly with the Miami Heat the night they won the title doesn't hurt.
--- Moving forward, the college football news the last couple days revolved around the recommendation by the commissioners for a four-team playoff. Most importantly around these parts, the proposal states the top four teams in the country will participate and none of the conference champion models survived.
What does that mean for you?
If UC turns out a 2009 undefeated season again they won't be locked out of the national semifinals for lacking a championship in one of the big four conferences. At the end of the day, a shot to win the national championship in a year you win every game is all UC can ask for.
This model still must be approved by the school presidents, but that's more a formality.
UC and the Big East can thank the SEC, who led the charge for best four teams realizing they could make the LSU/Bama argument most years and squeeze two teams in.
--- It's sad to think back to what could have been had the administrators come to their senses long, long ago as they should have -- *Cough-2009-Cough* -- but as Matt Hinton points out let's all be happy we finally have a championship more appropriately decided on the field that doesn't sacrifice the regular season or bowl system.
--- A selection committee, similar to college basketball, will be organized to select the four playoff teams. Despite the criticism the committee takes every year, they do an incredible job with the task they're confronted with. I don't see selecting four teams being an issue, though will ultimately come with controversy.
Something must keep sports talk radio alive!
--- Perfect segue. Do we really care OSU is bringing its spring game to Paul Brown Stadium in 2013 while Ohio Stadium undergoes renovations? Apparently, many do judging by the message boards and sports talk fodder.
Forget the OSU debate, I'll follow the lead of at Mo Egger and use this as an opportunity to promote the Bearcat Bowl. All this outrage over OSU coming to town -- how about everyone whose upset by this respond by attending the UC spring game? Weather dampened the event in recent years, but attendance has never been in the same area code of the school to the North. Since they are coming South, this seems the perfect opportunity to flip the script.
There's no better way to show UC owns this city in football than purchasing tickets for the 2012 season and filling Nippert Stadium.
--- By the way, mini-packs go on sale Monday.
The mini-plans involve games against Pitt, Miami and Syracuse. The Miami homecoming game time is now set for 7 p.m. at Nippert.
You can pay $55 for a ticket to the Thursday night opener against Pitt and homecoming night game against Miami. There aren't many better deals than that in major college football. Period.
--- The landscape changes regularly around UC in the summer, but the athletic facilities are at the forefront right now. Varsity Village's facelift continues with construction at the bubble field and Gettler Stadium's turf being ripped up and replaced.
Also, the new basketball floor is coming into shape. Now with time lapse technology!
--- Andrea Adelson spoke with Jordan Luallen about his move to receiver.
--- Late on this, but Bill Koch weighed with the facts on Yancy Gates' draft prospects. The Big East will certainly be well represented in this draft. What happened to all the foreign-born draft picks? SI only has one non-college player going in the first round of its mock draft -- and that's a Frenchman going No. 29 to Chicago.
--- There aren't many more accomplished student-athletes than Eric Finan, who continues to rack up the awards. This time he was named a Capital One First Team Academic All American in Track and Field.
--- A Baylor blogger believes Big 12 expansion is imminent. Well then it must be true.
--- The men's soccer team released its schedule for next season.
--- Randomness...
--- Deniz Kilicli shaved his beard. A nation mourns.
--- Ken Anderson should be in the Hall of Fame. The Big Lead becomes the latest to make the obvious argument.
--- What it must feel like to buy a Hawaiian island.
--- Kevin Durant continues to be the epitome of what being an NBA player should be.
--- I know they aren't for everyone, but Phish puts on the best show for their crowds in music today. And they will be at Riverbend tonight. For those going, enjoy and best of luck avoiding the spinners. For those not going or stuck working like me, take in Run Like An Antelope and pretend you are there.
Have a great weekend everyone.