The first Mount Saint Mary game was last night, as the men's team traveled (three hours) to Stony Brook University.
Damn you Long Island traffic! It only took just over two to get back to Newburgh.
Anyway although the team got pasted 87-53, it was a good night. The team sort-of kind-of got used to me and I think they're cool with having me around. Head coach Ryan Kadlubowski is a good guy, and was very giving with making me feel welcome.
The broadcast went pretty smoothly, but I was less than thrilled with my own performance. I felt caked in rust from having not called a game in over a year and a half.
Right before airtime there was a slight serge of nerves, then a sense of pride that always hits during the National Anthem. That's my last moment to pause, reflect, and collect myself.
My only knock on Stony Brook was that they didn't have internet access for us. Anything else would be a nit-pick. Otherwise it was a first-class operation, with stat monitors (not expecting to see those anywhere else), big information packs, and so on. Very well run.
I enjoyed some laughs with the players, and Christine Baker is a top-flight analyst in the making. I have to admit that I wish I had taken notes all day. THAT would have made for a funny blog post.
Most of all, the boss sent me a text and an email raving about our performance. That's what I like. It's so rare.
So I'll take it. It wasn't great, nor was it pretty good. It was good and that means it will get better.
The next broadcast is a double-header on Wednesday, before I go away for the weekend. A long, potentially lonely birthday weekend away from my son.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
I Better Get Some Sleep
It's after 12:30 AM on Monday, November 16, 2009.
I'm supposed to be doing something tonight.
Actually I'm supposed to be doing a radio interview at 8:20 AM. In between I have to get Sean ready to go to school, and get him on the bus. Then I have a meeting, and other things to do, before I take to the air at 6:50 for the beginning of the college basketball season.
Tonight.
It's a big day.
I'm supposed to be doing something tonight.
Actually I'm supposed to be doing a radio interview at 8:20 AM. In between I have to get Sean ready to go to school, and get him on the bus. Then I have a meeting, and other things to do, before I take to the air at 6:50 for the beginning of the college basketball season.
Tonight.
It's a big day.
A Crazy Day of Football
Yeah the Steelers lost to the Bengals...again. If there's any solace, that classless, selfish fool Chad SomethingOrOther didn't play a big role in it.
Not that it brings me much relief.
Yet the losses by the Eagles, Cowboys, and even Notre Dame (to Pitt on Saturday) helped numb the pain and likely reduces the amount of crap that the host of "The Press Box" would have endured.
I felt bad for Nick ~F.O.X.~ and his Iggles because I'd like to believe that he would win with class if they had pulled it off.
That's huge to me. Win with class, lose with class. Grace and dignity. Not trying to bribe an official because you think it's funny, or gloating like an ass.
Regardless, none of that mattered after we all watched Bill Belichick go for it on fourth and two with just over two minutes to play and the Patriots at their own 28, LEADING 34-28.
You can probably guess what happened. The Pats didn't get the yard - completed the pass but didn't get the last yard - and Peyton Manning said "thank you very much." In a matter of seconds, Manning hit Reggie Wayne for the game-winner. The Colts prevailed, 35-34.
Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth, Rob Adams, Tony Dungy, Rodney Harrison, and many others all FIRST-guessed it. To me, there's no...freaking...way that you can go for it there. You put the onus on your defense (and special teams) to make a play.
It's football 101.
If Mike Tomlin had made the same call, I would be out of my mind with anger tonight.
Not that it brings me much relief.
Yet the losses by the Eagles, Cowboys, and even Notre Dame (to Pitt on Saturday) helped numb the pain and likely reduces the amount of crap that the host of "The Press Box" would have endured.
I felt bad for Nick ~F.O.X.~ and his Iggles because I'd like to believe that he would win with class if they had pulled it off.
That's huge to me. Win with class, lose with class. Grace and dignity. Not trying to bribe an official because you think it's funny, or gloating like an ass.
Regardless, none of that mattered after we all watched Bill Belichick go for it on fourth and two with just over two minutes to play and the Patriots at their own 28, LEADING 34-28.
You can probably guess what happened. The Pats didn't get the yard - completed the pass but didn't get the last yard - and Peyton Manning said "thank you very much." In a matter of seconds, Manning hit Reggie Wayne for the game-winner. The Colts prevailed, 35-34.
Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth, Rob Adams, Tony Dungy, Rodney Harrison, and many others all FIRST-guessed it. To me, there's no...freaking...way that you can go for it there. You put the onus on your defense (and special teams) to make a play.
It's football 101.
If Mike Tomlin had made the same call, I would be out of my mind with anger tonight.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Rob's BG Five After Week Nine: NOW WHAT?
I guess by process of elimination, this is my new Bill Gonillo Five:
1) Staples (9-0, Last Week: 2) - They're still perfect. They play Central for the title on Friday. The game's location has been moved so many times that I expect it to finally be played in the parking lot of the rest area on I-95 North.
2) Pomperaug (9-0, 3) - I'm still on their bandwagon.
3) Masuk (9-0, 4) - Yep, I'm still with them also.
4) Bridgeport Central (8-1, 5) - A remarkably impressive beat down of New Canaan.
5) New Canaan (8-1, 1) - It's tempting to drop them to sixth but I won't.
6) Greenwich (7-2, 6) - A good, solid win against St. Joseph. I knew the Cardinals would respond, and I'm so tempted to pop them back up to fifth or even fourth, but I can't since I'm the so-called "voice" of the Cardinals. Two missed extra points are the basic difference in their season. Wow.
1) Staples (9-0, Last Week: 2) - They're still perfect. They play Central for the title on Friday. The game's location has been moved so many times that I expect it to finally be played in the parking lot of the rest area on I-95 North.
2) Pomperaug (9-0, 3) - I'm still on their bandwagon.
3) Masuk (9-0, 4) - Yep, I'm still with them also.
4) Bridgeport Central (8-1, 5) - A remarkably impressive beat down of New Canaan.
5) New Canaan (8-1, 1) - It's tempting to drop them to sixth but I won't.
6) Greenwich (7-2, 6) - A good, solid win against St. Joseph. I knew the Cardinals would respond, and I'm so tempted to pop them back up to fifth or even fourth, but I can't since I'm the so-called "voice" of the Cardinals. Two missed extra points are the basic difference in their season. Wow.
Friday, November 13, 2009
A Nice TRIP Back in Time (With Video)
Dock Ellis once pitched a no-hitter. Nothing truly out of the ordinary there. The fact that he did it while high on LSD makes it sort-of-kind-of-maybe unique. It's been put in cartoon form and it's a bad motha-shutyourmouth.
The link to the video is here.
I enjoyed the cameo at the end by the Bucs' legendary play-by-play voice Bob "The Gunner" Prince.
The link to the video is here.
I enjoyed the cameo at the end by the Bucs' legendary play-by-play voice Bob "The Gunner" Prince.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
It's Madness!
I visited Mount Saint Mary College (MSMC) tonight for their pep rally gathering. The idea of this was to have a "midnight madness" atmosphere. The intention was in the right place. However you have to crawl before you can walk.
The reality was that the bleachers, which were open on just one side of the gym, weren't even half full. I think we all hoped for a slightly better crowd, but none of us were shocked or disheartened.
The entertainment was headed up by the folks from K-104 (part of the Pamal family, including Hudson Valley Talk Radio) and Rick Zolzer served as the MC. Yes, that Rick Zolzer, as in "The Zolz", the PA announcer for the Renegades, Nets, and Army.
Of course, I couldn't help but laugh when I noticed that Zolz was wearing an Army jacket. Couldn't MSMC have gotten him some garb for the evening?
I've known Zolz for eight years now, but we'd never really spoken much until tonight. He was nice enough to ask me to address the crowd, and so I did. I told them about the excitement of bringing The Mount to the radio (and internet), and how it will sound great on the airwaves if "The Kap" (the Kaplan Center) is full. I said my peace, and was gone within two minutes.
The teams did their thing (layup drills, games with the fans, etc), and somebody hit a half court shot to win a TV. There was free food, and a K-104 DJ stuck around to spin tunes. It had a nice feeling.
Now we need the people to come out.
There is much work to be done at MSMC. While eating dinner, men's coach Ryan Kadlubowski (you better bet I'm going to call him "The Big Lebowski" or "The Dude") came over and chatted with me. We were shooting the bull when he told me that the bus for Stony Brook is leaving at 2:00 on Monday...I had been told that it was leaving at 3:30. So yeah, we need to work on our communication.
This won't be built in a day. But we've got the right people in place to start making it happen.
The reality was that the bleachers, which were open on just one side of the gym, weren't even half full. I think we all hoped for a slightly better crowd, but none of us were shocked or disheartened.
The entertainment was headed up by the folks from K-104 (part of the Pamal family, including Hudson Valley Talk Radio) and Rick Zolzer served as the MC. Yes, that Rick Zolzer, as in "The Zolz", the PA announcer for the Renegades, Nets, and Army.
Of course, I couldn't help but laugh when I noticed that Zolz was wearing an Army jacket. Couldn't MSMC have gotten him some garb for the evening?
I've known Zolz for eight years now, but we'd never really spoken much until tonight. He was nice enough to ask me to address the crowd, and so I did. I told them about the excitement of bringing The Mount to the radio (and internet), and how it will sound great on the airwaves if "The Kap" (the Kaplan Center) is full. I said my peace, and was gone within two minutes.
The teams did their thing (layup drills, games with the fans, etc), and somebody hit a half court shot to win a TV. There was free food, and a K-104 DJ stuck around to spin tunes. It had a nice feeling.
Now we need the people to come out.
There is much work to be done at MSMC. While eating dinner, men's coach Ryan Kadlubowski (you better bet I'm going to call him "The Big Lebowski" or "The Dude") came over and chatted with me. We were shooting the bull when he told me that the bus for Stony Brook is leaving at 2:00 on Monday...I had been told that it was leaving at 3:30. So yeah, we need to work on our communication.
This won't be built in a day. But we've got the right people in place to start making it happen.
Yah, You Bet Ya (With Video)
I'm cooperatin' with ya'.
Still one of the most brilliant movies of the 90's: Fargo.
We used this scene in one of our famous softball videos at Philip Morris/Altria/Kraft, as a parody featuring a player who was from the upper midwest (I think she was actually from Wisconsin who could do a great accent).
If you can't see the video, point your browser here.
Oh, and what the heck, I'll serve this up as a Rule 55. It's legit, you're darned tootin'. I'm not gonna sit here and debate.
Still one of the most brilliant movies of the 90's: Fargo.
We used this scene in one of our famous softball videos at Philip Morris/Altria/Kraft, as a parody featuring a player who was from the upper midwest (I think she was actually from Wisconsin who could do a great accent).
If you can't see the video, point your browser here.
Oh, and what the heck, I'll serve this up as a Rule 55. It's legit, you're darned tootin'. I'm not gonna sit here and debate.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
The Best I've Seen
Love him or hate him (not that it's truly worth hating him), Jeff Pearlman writes things that can make you think. Yes I know his anti-Yankees stance (it's bad for them to sign free agents but OK for his Mets) can drive me bonkers, but he can write. He inspires debate, and that's good.
Today he offered up a collection of the best players he has ever seen in the three major sports (a knock to hockey but that's another argument). I have to admit, I have a hard time getting too wound up about his choices. They're not bad.
So what about me? Glad you asked!
Baseball
1) Ken Griffey, Jr. - It pains me to say it but he could just do it all. Sadly, he tended to do it all against the Yankees.
2) Albert Pujols - I really want to pick A-Rod. Really. But Pujols is just that good.
3) Mike Schmidt - Oh I could have taken George Brett (in the same way that Griffey, Jr. beat the Yankees, so did Brett) but Schmidt was amazing. Power, average, defense - the works.
4) Rickey Henderson - First inning...walk, stolen base, move to third somehow, and score. 1-0, just like that.
5) Don Mattingly - Yeah, whatever. Fight me if you want. I know what I saw, and what I saw was a guy who could hit in every way, shape and form, and could field first base like nobody I have ever seen (sorry, Keith). Oh what could have been without the injuries. First ballot Hall of Famer, IF. Just if.
That was tough...A-Rod, Brett, Bonds, Winfield, Bench, etc are all in the conversation. And no, I won't include pitchers here (Mo, Clemens, Pedro, Maddux, Carlton). Different topic.
Football
1) Lawrence Taylor - redefined the linebacker.
2) Dan Marino - Dominated the quarterback position in a way that opened the door for Peyton Manning.
3) Walter Payton - Sweetness. Say no more.
4) Barry Sanders - Run. Stop. Start running. Touchdown.
5) Reggie White - I wanted more defense in my top 5, though I probably should have Jerry Rice here. But when free agency was coming aboard in the NFL, nobody was more sought-after than the Minister of Defense.
Trust me, I wanted to say Mean Joe, or Lambert, or a Steeler but I would be unfair to do so, especially since so much of their Steel Curtain years occurred before I was 12.
Basketball
1) Michael Jordan - You're kidding, right?
2) Larry Bird - Probably an East Coast thing for me, because I saw more of Bird than Magic. Tough call, because of course next up is...
3) Magic Johnson - You can't go wrong either way.
4) Hakeem Olajuwon - Now don't go me wrong. I like Shaq but I just remember the way that The Dream dominated through college into the NBA. An amazing talent.
5) Dominique Wilkins - I know, I know...where's Shaq? Where's Kobe? Where's LeBron? But they didn't call 'Nique "The Human Highlight Reel" for nothing. Before the Slam Dunk Contest became bor...zzzzzzzzz....ing...Dominique made it come to life.
And yes, friends, I didn't forget the FOURTH major sports:
Hockey
1) Wayne Gretzky - I pondered putting somebody else here. Honestly. Yet I just couldn't do it. He was the best.
2) Mark Messier - It wasn't just the on-ice play. I've never - EVER - seen a better leader. I hope he never gets into management. I don't want to ruin that image of him (kind of the way I feel about Rudy Giuliani).
3) Mario Lemieux - Dominated like nobody, except for Gretzky.
4) Mike Bossy - My first hockey hero. I loved watching him and the late 70's/early 80's Islanders play on channel 9. While I would define myself as a Rangers fan, I'll always have a soft spot for the Islanders.
5) Martin Brodeur - Those who are better at hockey will tell me that I'm nuts to pick him over Patrick Roy but the fact is, this is about who I've seen, and I've witnessed far more of the Devils. Brodeur is billiant.
* Honorable mention: Bobby Orr - Had I really seen him, I would have likely put him at number one. But I was so young, and so not quite into hockey that I would be a fake to list him.
OK, so who did I forget/ignore/disrespect?
Elsewhere...Golf: Tiger (duh), Jack (duh), and Watson...Soccer: Pele (I guess, I'm trying here)...Auto Racing (seriously): Jeff Gordon, Al Unser, Jr....Olympics: too many to list, but Michael Phelps does deserve props...and I'm sure there's more I could do, but we've got the idea.
This strikes me as a good Thursday "Press Box" kind of discussion. Of course then again, they'll all say Chad ChangeHisNameSoHeCanPromoteHimselfSelifhslyInATeamSport, if only to bother me.
Today he offered up a collection of the best players he has ever seen in the three major sports (a knock to hockey but that's another argument). I have to admit, I have a hard time getting too wound up about his choices. They're not bad.
So what about me? Glad you asked!
Baseball
1) Ken Griffey, Jr. - It pains me to say it but he could just do it all. Sadly, he tended to do it all against the Yankees.
2) Albert Pujols - I really want to pick A-Rod. Really. But Pujols is just that good.
3) Mike Schmidt - Oh I could have taken George Brett (in the same way that Griffey, Jr. beat the Yankees, so did Brett) but Schmidt was amazing. Power, average, defense - the works.
4) Rickey Henderson - First inning...walk, stolen base, move to third somehow, and score. 1-0, just like that.
5) Don Mattingly - Yeah, whatever. Fight me if you want. I know what I saw, and what I saw was a guy who could hit in every way, shape and form, and could field first base like nobody I have ever seen (sorry, Keith). Oh what could have been without the injuries. First ballot Hall of Famer, IF. Just if.
That was tough...A-Rod, Brett, Bonds, Winfield, Bench, etc are all in the conversation. And no, I won't include pitchers here (Mo, Clemens, Pedro, Maddux, Carlton). Different topic.
Football
1) Lawrence Taylor - redefined the linebacker.
2) Dan Marino - Dominated the quarterback position in a way that opened the door for Peyton Manning.
3) Walter Payton - Sweetness. Say no more.
4) Barry Sanders - Run. Stop. Start running. Touchdown.
5) Reggie White - I wanted more defense in my top 5, though I probably should have Jerry Rice here. But when free agency was coming aboard in the NFL, nobody was more sought-after than the Minister of Defense.
Trust me, I wanted to say Mean Joe, or Lambert, or a Steeler but I would be unfair to do so, especially since so much of their Steel Curtain years occurred before I was 12.
Basketball
1) Michael Jordan - You're kidding, right?
2) Larry Bird - Probably an East Coast thing for me, because I saw more of Bird than Magic. Tough call, because of course next up is...
3) Magic Johnson - You can't go wrong either way.
4) Hakeem Olajuwon - Now don't go me wrong. I like Shaq but I just remember the way that The Dream dominated through college into the NBA. An amazing talent.
5) Dominique Wilkins - I know, I know...where's Shaq? Where's Kobe? Where's LeBron? But they didn't call 'Nique "The Human Highlight Reel" for nothing. Before the Slam Dunk Contest became bor...zzzzzzzzz....ing...Dominique made it come to life.
And yes, friends, I didn't forget the FOURTH major sports:
Hockey
1) Wayne Gretzky - I pondered putting somebody else here. Honestly. Yet I just couldn't do it. He was the best.
2) Mark Messier - It wasn't just the on-ice play. I've never - EVER - seen a better leader. I hope he never gets into management. I don't want to ruin that image of him (kind of the way I feel about Rudy Giuliani).
3) Mario Lemieux - Dominated like nobody, except for Gretzky.
4) Mike Bossy - My first hockey hero. I loved watching him and the late 70's/early 80's Islanders play on channel 9. While I would define myself as a Rangers fan, I'll always have a soft spot for the Islanders.
5) Martin Brodeur - Those who are better at hockey will tell me that I'm nuts to pick him over Patrick Roy but the fact is, this is about who I've seen, and I've witnessed far more of the Devils. Brodeur is billiant.
* Honorable mention: Bobby Orr - Had I really seen him, I would have likely put him at number one. But I was so young, and so not quite into hockey that I would be a fake to list him.
OK, so who did I forget/ignore/disrespect?
Elsewhere...Golf: Tiger (duh), Jack (duh), and Watson...Soccer: Pele (I guess, I'm trying here)...Auto Racing (seriously): Jeff Gordon, Al Unser, Jr....Olympics: too many to list, but Michael Phelps does deserve props...and I'm sure there's more I could do, but we've got the idea.
This strikes me as a good Thursday "Press Box" kind of discussion. Of course then again, they'll all say Chad ChangeHisNameSoHeCanPromoteHimselfSelifhslyInATeamSport, if only to bother me.
Happy Veterans Day
I'm sure you can see the note on this photo: "Last row second from right." If you don't recognize him, allow me to tell you that it's my dad, smiling proudly to be an Army solider in 1951.
Pop also made the paper prior to basic training.
He was always so proud to be a soldier, but quietly sad that he could never fulfill his duty, as he was classified as "4F" due to his horrible arthritis (his hips and knees were terrible). He wanted to do his part to defend our country, and serve in Korea.
Unfortunately or fortunately, he stayed here and was safe and sound. My mother, sister, brother, and his eventual 12 grandchildren (I think that's accurate), along with his five great-grandchildren (again I think that's right) are better for it.
And it's soon to be six great-grandchildren, when all factors are considered.
Regardless, Happy Veterans Day to the many brave men and women that have kept us safe, and continue to keep us safe, and help preserve the freedom that we enjoy every day.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
This is Where We Are
I just popped on the TV, and wound up heading first to CNN, then Fox News. Both have the same "BREAKING NEWS" banner:
I will spare you my $ .02 on the death penalty. Those who know me know where I stand, and there's no middle ground.
John Allen Muhammad is due to die, where his accomplice, then-17 year-old Lee Malvo was spared by the US Surpeme Court, who doesn't believe in executing minors.
Again, we're not turning this blog into that. Sadly, the world can't handle certain opinions. Reporters aren't allowed to take such stands, and prospective employers and such don't like those kinds of things.
And that's that. Mr. Muhammad died at 9:11 PM.
By the way, is MSNBC still on the air?
"Awaiting Confirmation of the Death of the DC Sniper"Yep, hard-hitting news.
I will spare you my $ .02 on the death penalty. Those who know me know where I stand, and there's no middle ground.
John Allen Muhammad is due to die, where his accomplice, then-17 year-old Lee Malvo was spared by the US Surpeme Court, who doesn't believe in executing minors.
Again, we're not turning this blog into that. Sadly, the world can't handle certain opinions. Reporters aren't allowed to take such stands, and prospective employers and such don't like those kinds of things.
And that's that. Mr. Muhammad died at 9:11 PM.
By the way, is MSNBC still on the air?
Just What NY Needs: New License Plates
We're going retro in the Empire State! This is almost the same color scheme we had when I was a kid (1973-86 in that picture).
The question is: WHY?
The answer of course is: the MONEY, stupid!
Here ends the lesson.
Monday, November 09, 2009
Why Am I Posting So Early?
Because my niece drove from Alabama to New York, and just arrived here.
At 3:52 AM.
Thanks for reading. I have designs on eventually getting back to sleep.
*sigh*
At 3:52 AM.
Thanks for reading. I have designs on eventually getting back to sleep.
*sigh*
Rob's BG Five, and STILL No Change
Sorry, a 35-34 loss doesn't change my thinking. The BG Five remains the same.
1) New Canaan (8-0, Last Week: 1) - They beat Greenwich. Barely.
2) Staples (8-0, 2)
3) Pomperaug (8-0, 3)
4) Masuk (8-0, 4)
5) Bridgeport Central (7-1, 5)
6) Greenwich (6-2, 6) - They lost to New Canaan. Barely.
1) New Canaan (8-0, Last Week: 1) - They beat Greenwich. Barely.
2) Staples (8-0, 2)
3) Pomperaug (8-0, 3)
4) Masuk (8-0, 4)
5) Bridgeport Central (7-1, 5)
6) Greenwich (6-2, 6) - They lost to New Canaan. Barely.
Saturday, November 07, 2009
Mount Saint Mary College - Men's and Women's Basketball to be Broadcast on Hudson Valley Radio Network
This is it - the official press release from Mount Saint Mary College, announcing a certain blogger and a former player as their first play-by-play team.
Mount Saint Mary College - Men's and Women's Basketball to be Broadcast on Hudson Valley Radio Network
For the record, Christine Baker was pleased that I called her a "legend." Yet at the same time, she was a little troubled because, in her estimation, being a legend means she is getting old. Well she can rest easy in that at least she's younger than me. We're going to have fun together.
You won't want to miss the game on December 3, when my WGCH colleague John Spang joins me for the night, as Christine has to miss that one.
Now if I can just shake off the rust, get a coherent scorecard, learn the players names, gain their trust, learn the leagues tendencies, find out when the bus leaves for Boston...
Mount Saint Mary College - Men's and Women's Basketball to be Broadcast on Hudson Valley Radio Network
For the record, Christine Baker was pleased that I called her a "legend." Yet at the same time, she was a little troubled because, in her estimation, being a legend means she is getting old. Well she can rest easy in that at least she's younger than me. We're going to have fun together.
You won't want to miss the game on December 3, when my WGCH colleague John Spang joins me for the night, as Christine has to miss that one.
Now if I can just shake off the rust, get a coherent scorecard, learn the players names, gain their trust, learn the leagues tendencies, find out when the bus leaves for Boston...
What a Joke (or Section 1=FAIL)
Kevin Devaney Jr, writing over at Lohud.com, said that Section 1, the governing body of high school sports in the Hudson Valley, has denied the Journal News' request to broadcast games live on their site.
Hmmm...I smell a rat. Follow the money...all the way to Cablevision (via MSG Varsity).
You see, MSG Varsity is carrying games on their channel, but "live to tape" as we say. That means the games are shown at a later time. The Journal News wanted to air them live. See where this is going?
Section 1 Executive Director Jennifer Simmons told the paper:
A big BOO on Section 1 for this. Even the CIAC doesn't screw this one up.
Hmmm...I smell a rat. Follow the money...all the way to Cablevision (via MSG Varsity).
You see, MSG Varsity is carrying games on their channel, but "live to tape" as we say. That means the games are shown at a later time. The Journal News wanted to air them live. See where this is going?
Section 1 Executive Director Jennifer Simmons told the paper:
“Media is growing leaps and bounds and we need to make sure we’re protected as far as live event goes,” Simmons said. “We’re having ongoing conversations at the board level and we’ve decided to put a halt on everything until we’ve looked at it and decided what we’re going to do.”B.S. Plain and simple. Devaney follows that up:
“We have lawyers going back and forth and each school has a different interpretation. What waivers need to be signed? Do we need one signed by the parents of every player because it’s live? That’s become a big issue.”
Basically, the concern with a live event is over what could happen that Section 1 wouldn’t be able to control (i.e. a brawl, serious injury, etc.). Simmons also said there’s concern over what a broadcast could do to the attendance, and revenue, although she said that “was part of it but not a huge part of it.”So what would they do to radio broadcasts? Same garbage? Please.
A big BOO on Section 1 for this. Even the CIAC doesn't screw this one up.
Greenwich/New Canaan Postmortem
Once upon a time, I compiled my top 10 football games that I broadcast - Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3.
I may need to update that because I called an instant classic last night.
Sean Patrick Bowley has a great blog post up about the game.
Over at the FCIAC Football Blog, Jason Intrieri, Tim Parry, Matt Levine, and yours truly discussed the game.
Dave Stewart gives his account at the NCAdvertiser.
Jesse Quinlan has his say at the Greenwich Time.
As for me, we had a power outage in the booth, and thanks to my entire crew for keeping their heads on straight as we worked through a long night. The analysis of Sean Kilkelly, Chris Erway, Nick Fox, and Chris Kaelin was spot-on all night. Rob Crowley did a nice job of keeping it all on the air. Then there was that penalty...
It sounds like - based on the accounts that I've heard - Greenwich lost their collective composure late in the game. That's very bad, especially since it seemed like the game was heading towards a crazy finish (after the craziness of the two-point conversion by New Canaan). If the personal foul penalty was legit, then so be it. I'm going to have to assume, based on things that I've heard from those closer to the play, that the unsportsmanlike penalty was also blatant and legit. Still I'm of the opinion that those in the striped shirts should not play a role in the late moments of a tightly contested game, just as I railed about that on the air during last week's Brunswick/Salisbury tilt.
For those in the stands and on the air, how could you not want that heart-stopping moment of a final play - be it a possible Greenwich TD, or Oliver Ostrowski, trotting on to kick a winning field goal?
Anyway, I'd have to say the better team won - but barely. New Canaan is beatable, and Greenwich could have beaten them, but they didn't. With that, the Cardinals season now hangs in the balance. They get St. Joe's next Friday night at Cardinal Stadium.
I may need to update that because I called an instant classic last night.
Sean Patrick Bowley has a great blog post up about the game.
Over at the FCIAC Football Blog, Jason Intrieri, Tim Parry, Matt Levine, and yours truly discussed the game.
Dave Stewart gives his account at the NCAdvertiser.
Jesse Quinlan has his say at the Greenwich Time.
As for me, we had a power outage in the booth, and thanks to my entire crew for keeping their heads on straight as we worked through a long night. The analysis of Sean Kilkelly, Chris Erway, Nick Fox, and Chris Kaelin was spot-on all night. Rob Crowley did a nice job of keeping it all on the air. Then there was that penalty...
It sounds like - based on the accounts that I've heard - Greenwich lost their collective composure late in the game. That's very bad, especially since it seemed like the game was heading towards a crazy finish (after the craziness of the two-point conversion by New Canaan). If the personal foul penalty was legit, then so be it. I'm going to have to assume, based on things that I've heard from those closer to the play, that the unsportsmanlike penalty was also blatant and legit. Still I'm of the opinion that those in the striped shirts should not play a role in the late moments of a tightly contested game, just as I railed about that on the air during last week's Brunswick/Salisbury tilt.
For those in the stands and on the air, how could you not want that heart-stopping moment of a final play - be it a possible Greenwich TD, or Oliver Ostrowski, trotting on to kick a winning field goal?
Anyway, I'd have to say the better team won - but barely. New Canaan is beatable, and Greenwich could have beaten them, but they didn't. With that, the Cardinals season now hangs in the balance. They get St. Joe's next Friday night at Cardinal Stadium.
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