This is a different way to look at the Final Four.
Final Four Likability Index
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Billy Clyde
I don't think that former Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie wanted to talk to the media...
Gillispie chased by reporter
Gillispie chased by reporter
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Watch your local news...
Maybe I need to spend more time watching my local news. You couldn't stage this...
Interview of 2, turns to 1...
Interview of 2, turns to 1...
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Friends
Just a quick reminder to never underestimate the value that a friendship has.
A friend is there to help you in times of need. A friend is there to share in your greatest joys.
In my case, a good friend was there to help me spell check my boss' name on a resume.
Again, never underestimate the value of a friendship!
A friend is there to help you in times of need. A friend is there to share in your greatest joys.
In my case, a good friend was there to help me spell check my boss' name on a resume.
Again, never underestimate the value of a friendship!
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Another Team USA baseball
Before you read the article that I'm going to attach, make sure that you watch the highlights of USA v. Puerto Rico.
It will set the mood for this article...
TEAM USA PROVIDES MEMORY OF A LIFETIME
It will set the mood for this article...
TEAM USA PROVIDES MEMORY OF A LIFETIME
Team USA Baseball
If you haven't already, take the time to watch the highlights of USA v. Puerto Rico in the WBC (World Baseball Classic).
You want to talk about passion? Awesome, stuff...
USA, USA, USA!
You want to talk about passion? Awesome, stuff...
USA, USA, USA!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Sports story
This could classify as one of the worst sports stories ever...
A new meaning to the phrase,
Shot on goal...
A new meaning to the phrase,
Shot on goal...
Sunday, March 15, 2009
1/2 court for 1/2 million...
Take the 6 minutes to watch this video, it's one of the better ones I've seen in a while.
http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1902812
http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1902812
Friday, March 13, 2009
Syracuse - UCONN game
I was at home last night taking a test for one of my courses and I had the TV on with pic in a pic working. The big picture featured the Big XII game, while the smaller picture had the Big EAST game of Syracuse and UCONN. I'm sure that you've already seen/heard about the game, but I couldn't take my eyes off of it and was up well into the morning to see it thru. (12:26am was when I remember going up stairs).
When I was at KSU, we traveled to Corvallis, Oregon to play Oregon State in December of 2003. Here is the link to the article from it. Our game with them went 3 OT's and was the longest game I've ever been a part of. I was exhausted and didn't even play. Last night, Syracuse and UCONN played TWICE as many OT's as we did.
Make sure to check the box score I'm attaching.
Syracuse v. UCONN - 6OT's
- Each team shot the ball over 100 times.
- For a point of reference: In the UCLA - Washington State game, the teams combined for 108 FGA
- UCONN attempted 35 3's
- 54 combined offensive rebounds, UCONN had 31.
- 69 rebounds for UCONN as a team.
- 66 fouls called.
Those are just a few...but my favorite!...
- Jonny Flynn played 67 minutes in a college basketball game
When I was at KSU, we traveled to Corvallis, Oregon to play Oregon State in December of 2003. Here is the link to the article from it. Our game with them went 3 OT's and was the longest game I've ever been a part of. I was exhausted and didn't even play. Last night, Syracuse and UCONN played TWICE as many OT's as we did.
Make sure to check the box score I'm attaching.
Syracuse v. UCONN - 6OT's
- Each team shot the ball over 100 times.
- For a point of reference: In the UCLA - Washington State game, the teams combined for 108 FGA
- UCONN attempted 35 3's
- 54 combined offensive rebounds, UCONN had 31.
- 69 rebounds for UCONN as a team.
- 66 fouls called.
Those are just a few...but my favorite!...
- Jonny Flynn played 67 minutes in a college basketball game
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Gator baseball fan
I'm officially a Florida Gator baseball fan...
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McArthur was a 19-year-old freshman at the University of Florida when he was severely injured in a random act of violence on Oct. 30, 2003. A stranger punched him, and McArthur hit his head on the pavement outside of a Gainesville nightspot. He had two brain operations within 24 hours after the attack and later had a third in May 2004 at Tampa General Hospital. He was in a drug-induced coma for five days, and doctors weren't sure if he would survive. McArthur went through an extensive rehabilitation process and returned to the Gator baseball program for the 2005 season after taking a medical redshirt in 2004. For everything McArthur has gone through on and off the baseball diamond, his competitive behavior and never-say-quit attitude are well-respected by the entire Gator community. He is a true leader in every sense of the word, someone who puts the team above any individual accomplishments or awards. While many people going through similar situations might have ended his or her career at the first sign of adversity, McArthur continues to set a positive example through his actions and commitment to the Florida baseball program and the University. His relationships with the coaching staff and teammates are solid and the respect they have for him cannot be measured in words since the coaches and players have the utmost respect for his willingness to sacrifice his body for them. While every student-athlete obviously wants to win every time they step on the playing field, McArthur understands that there are sometimes larger things at work in the big picture of our lives. Although people often say that winning or losing can be a "matter of life and death," he can take a different perspective knowing everything he has overcome to continue playing the sport he loves. Trying to describe his response to victory and defeat can be difficult since there are days when McArthur realizes that just competing with his teammates brings him more satisfaction than any result. His motivation to do the best he can and lead by example are traits which each individual should strive to emulate. In the long run, collegiate athletics can provide life lessons and McArthur's work ethic and attitude illustrate a clear understanding of teamwork and being a role model for everyone around him.
McArthur recently received a President's Volunteer Service Award from President George W. Bush's Council on Service and Participation which recognizes McArthur's contributions to the Gainesville community and demonstrating values that "make our nation strong in helping to build a culture of citizenship, service and responsibility in America." President Bush wrote, "Your ability to overcome adversity is a testament to your character, and your compassionate efforts serve as an inspiration to others. You are making our Nation better and stronger, one person at a time." McArthur constantly lends his time and support to a variety of charitable causes. He was named to the 2008 SEC Baseball Community Service Team that highlights an athlete from each school who gives back to his community in superior service efforts. McArthur has been a representative on Florida's Student-Athlete Committee (SAC) and is a frequent speaker at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes meetings. He often visits the pediatric care unit at Shands Hospital (where he was a patient recovering from his life-threatening injuries) and has participated in wheel-chair basketball with Special Olympians. McArthur spoke at "Youth Quake," an organization that provides alternative Christian entertainment that confronts issues relevant to today\'s teenagers and has given speeches at Gainesville middle schools about the importance of doing well in school. In addition, he is a member of the Big Brothers\' organization in which he often brings little kids to practice and brightens their day by having them around the Gator baseball players. McArthur was the keynote speaker at the March of Dimes Health Conference that was held on the University of Florida campus on Dec. 2, 2008. His responsibility was to engage 350 at-risk middle school students by his speech. This was the 20th year for the conference and McArthur was chosen because the group was looking for "an athlete with a motivating story and a person who can teach these children the importance of believing in their dreams." He also participated in the Climb for Cancer Sports Camp last October. The camp, which was held on campus at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center and the Gator football practice fields, allowed children to participate in a number of athletic activities. The camp was made up of four sports venues which included football, basketball, volleyball and soccer. Both the children and student-athletes were able to enjoy themselves in activities ranging from pick-up basketball and volleyball games in the O'Dome, to soccer drills or a game of catch at the football practice fields. Climb for Cancer is a not-for-profit organization that has funded or created several programs which provide support to the patient and family, research grants, and given kids the opportunity to attend camps such as this one.
After taking a medical redshirt in 2004, Brandon McArthur played in 64 games in 2005, making 60 starts at third base, as Florida enjoyed its best season in school history. The Orange and Blue was the runner-up at the NCAA College World Series and captured its first Southeastern Conference championship in seven years, putting together an overall mark of 48-23. McArthur played an integral role in the team's success and was the lone member of the team chosen to the SEC All-Freshman Team after batting .286 in 28 league outings. During his sophomore year in 2006, he participated in 46 of the Gators' 56 games and made starts at second base (25 games), third base (13 games) and as the club's designated hitter (five). As a junior in '07, McArthur underwent season-ending surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow after being injured on opening night. After working hard in the off-season to get back into shape, he was enjoying a tremendous campaign before rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee on April 2, 2008. McArthur elected not to have surgery until following the season and batted a remarkable .367 (29-for-79) with 20 RBI over his final 20 games of the year while playing hurt. He wound up setting career-highs in batting average (.337), runs batted in (44), doubles (11) and triples (3) and was a catalyst in UF's first NCAA Regional appearance since 2005. Picked to finish 11th of 12 teams in the SEC, the Gators were second in the Eastern Division and third overall. In voting conducted by the Gator Dugout Club, supporters of UF's baseball program, at the conclusion of last season, McArthur took home two of the four awards. He collected the Mr. Gator Baseball Award, symbolic of the player who most personifies the spirit of Gator Baseball, and the Steve Georgiadis Award, presented to the Gator baseball player who has most overcome adversity. The Georgiadis Award is given in memory of former Gator pitcher Steve Georgiadis, who passed away on March 17, 1990. McArthur underwent successful knee surgery over the summer and is hitting .333 (5-for-15) with a team-leading eight RBI through five games for the 12th-ranked Gators (5-0).
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McArthur was a 19-year-old freshman at the University of Florida when he was severely injured in a random act of violence on Oct. 30, 2003. A stranger punched him, and McArthur hit his head on the pavement outside of a Gainesville nightspot. He had two brain operations within 24 hours after the attack and later had a third in May 2004 at Tampa General Hospital. He was in a drug-induced coma for five days, and doctors weren't sure if he would survive. McArthur went through an extensive rehabilitation process and returned to the Gator baseball program for the 2005 season after taking a medical redshirt in 2004. For everything McArthur has gone through on and off the baseball diamond, his competitive behavior and never-say-quit attitude are well-respected by the entire Gator community. He is a true leader in every sense of the word, someone who puts the team above any individual accomplishments or awards. While many people going through similar situations might have ended his or her career at the first sign of adversity, McArthur continues to set a positive example through his actions and commitment to the Florida baseball program and the University. His relationships with the coaching staff and teammates are solid and the respect they have for him cannot be measured in words since the coaches and players have the utmost respect for his willingness to sacrifice his body for them. While every student-athlete obviously wants to win every time they step on the playing field, McArthur understands that there are sometimes larger things at work in the big picture of our lives. Although people often say that winning or losing can be a "matter of life and death," he can take a different perspective knowing everything he has overcome to continue playing the sport he loves. Trying to describe his response to victory and defeat can be difficult since there are days when McArthur realizes that just competing with his teammates brings him more satisfaction than any result. His motivation to do the best he can and lead by example are traits which each individual should strive to emulate. In the long run, collegiate athletics can provide life lessons and McArthur's work ethic and attitude illustrate a clear understanding of teamwork and being a role model for everyone around him.
McArthur recently received a President's Volunteer Service Award from President George W. Bush's Council on Service and Participation which recognizes McArthur's contributions to the Gainesville community and demonstrating values that "make our nation strong in helping to build a culture of citizenship, service and responsibility in America." President Bush wrote, "Your ability to overcome adversity is a testament to your character, and your compassionate efforts serve as an inspiration to others. You are making our Nation better and stronger, one person at a time." McArthur constantly lends his time and support to a variety of charitable causes. He was named to the 2008 SEC Baseball Community Service Team that highlights an athlete from each school who gives back to his community in superior service efforts. McArthur has been a representative on Florida's Student-Athlete Committee (SAC) and is a frequent speaker at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes meetings. He often visits the pediatric care unit at Shands Hospital (where he was a patient recovering from his life-threatening injuries) and has participated in wheel-chair basketball with Special Olympians. McArthur spoke at "Youth Quake," an organization that provides alternative Christian entertainment that confronts issues relevant to today\'s teenagers and has given speeches at Gainesville middle schools about the importance of doing well in school. In addition, he is a member of the Big Brothers\' organization in which he often brings little kids to practice and brightens their day by having them around the Gator baseball players. McArthur was the keynote speaker at the March of Dimes Health Conference that was held on the University of Florida campus on Dec. 2, 2008. His responsibility was to engage 350 at-risk middle school students by his speech. This was the 20th year for the conference and McArthur was chosen because the group was looking for "an athlete with a motivating story and a person who can teach these children the importance of believing in their dreams." He also participated in the Climb for Cancer Sports Camp last October. The camp, which was held on campus at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center and the Gator football practice fields, allowed children to participate in a number of athletic activities. The camp was made up of four sports venues which included football, basketball, volleyball and soccer. Both the children and student-athletes were able to enjoy themselves in activities ranging from pick-up basketball and volleyball games in the O'Dome, to soccer drills or a game of catch at the football practice fields. Climb for Cancer is a not-for-profit organization that has funded or created several programs which provide support to the patient and family, research grants, and given kids the opportunity to attend camps such as this one.
After taking a medical redshirt in 2004, Brandon McArthur played in 64 games in 2005, making 60 starts at third base, as Florida enjoyed its best season in school history. The Orange and Blue was the runner-up at the NCAA College World Series and captured its first Southeastern Conference championship in seven years, putting together an overall mark of 48-23. McArthur played an integral role in the team's success and was the lone member of the team chosen to the SEC All-Freshman Team after batting .286 in 28 league outings. During his sophomore year in 2006, he participated in 46 of the Gators' 56 games and made starts at second base (25 games), third base (13 games) and as the club's designated hitter (five). As a junior in '07, McArthur underwent season-ending surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow after being injured on opening night. After working hard in the off-season to get back into shape, he was enjoying a tremendous campaign before rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee on April 2, 2008. McArthur elected not to have surgery until following the season and batted a remarkable .367 (29-for-79) with 20 RBI over his final 20 games of the year while playing hurt. He wound up setting career-highs in batting average (.337), runs batted in (44), doubles (11) and triples (3) and was a catalyst in UF's first NCAA Regional appearance since 2005. Picked to finish 11th of 12 teams in the SEC, the Gators were second in the Eastern Division and third overall. In voting conducted by the Gator Dugout Club, supporters of UF's baseball program, at the conclusion of last season, McArthur took home two of the four awards. He collected the Mr. Gator Baseball Award, symbolic of the player who most personifies the spirit of Gator Baseball, and the Steve Georgiadis Award, presented to the Gator baseball player who has most overcome adversity. The Georgiadis Award is given in memory of former Gator pitcher Steve Georgiadis, who passed away on March 17, 1990. McArthur underwent successful knee surgery over the summer and is hitting .333 (5-for-15) with a team-leading eight RBI through five games for the 12th-ranked Gators (5-0).
Another role model...?
Travis Henry, 30, a former N.F.L. running back who played for three teams from 2001 to 2007, has nine children -- each by a different mother, some born as closely as a few months apart. Reports of Henry's prolific procreating, generated by child-support disputes, have highlighted how futile the N.F.L.'s attempts can be at educating its players about making wise choices. The disputes have even eclipsed the attention he received after he was indicted on charges of cocaine trafficking. "They've got my blood; I've got to deal with it," Henry said of fiscal responsibilities to his children. He spoke by telephone from his Denver residence, where he was under house arrest until recently for the drug matter. Henry had just returned from Atlanta, where a judge showed little sympathy for his predicament during a hearing and declined to lower monthly payments from $3,000 for a 4-year-old son. Three days after the telephone interview, he was jailed for falling $16,600 behind on support for a youngster in Frostproof, Fla., his hometown. "I love all my kids," he said in the interview, but asserted he could not afford the designated amounts, estimated at $170,000 a year by Randy Kessler, his Atlanta lawyer. Kessler said Henry was virtually broke. "I've lost everything in this mess I've gotten myself into," Henry said
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Blind date
Perhaps I should just use an RSS feed on my blog for every Rick Reilly article.
I didn't post the last one regarding a kid being treated to a day with John Elway, I'll try to find it.
This one hits home, especially with it being basketball.
Amazing story
I didn't post the last one regarding a kid being treated to a day with John Elway, I'll try to find it.
This one hits home, especially with it being basketball.
Amazing story
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
From the Orlando paper
A group of fans hung out in the lobby of the team hotel in Detroit most of the day on Monday, seeking autographs. Magic C Dwight Howard not only accommodated them with his signature, but he bought them hamburgers. Might be one of the reasons that Howard received more than a record 3 million all-star votes last month. ... Cool move by Howard, I remember hearing stories about Michael Jordan staying at different hotels from the Bulls to avoid fans asking for autographs. Howard is a class act. -- Orlando Sentinel
Friday, March 06, 2009
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Duke
Watch the right "pivot" foot...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LFDIkJKDXM&eurl=http://withleather.uproxx.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LFDIkJKDXM&eurl=http://withleather.uproxx.com/
Monday, March 02, 2009
Dream still lives...
It is March, that means March Madness.
The dream still lives for my team...
Sweet 16 - Missouri State HS Bracket
The dream still lives for my team...
Sweet 16 - Missouri State HS Bracket
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