I come to you today from Newark, NJ, of all places, stuck in the relatively benign airport hell of a three hour layover on the East Coast. How and why I came to be here is neither important or interesting. Suffice it to be said that I can't wait to board the next flight, and get back to beautiful, colorful Colorado.
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As a quick aside, there were some unscrupulous bloggers around the intertubes tossing around the notion that the University of Colorado would be well-served by a return to the Big XII. See, the old conference of UT lackeys is looking to re-expand, and there are a few lost souls out there who are naive enough to think that CU was anything but thankful to be rid of that albatross of a league back in 2011. Let me assure you all out there in BuffNation, these articles were written by people with no understanding of the factors in play, and no contacts within the Athletic Department. Colorado is well and clear of that debacle, and never going back.
Further, for the record, I still think CSU's hopes of earning a bid to that league are as laughable as the notion that CU might want back in. Unless the BigXII has to dip into their third-tier of choices, which I doubt, the Rams will still be on the outside of the Power Five looking in once this dust-up settles.
But, enough of that nonsense. Today in the bag, I'm talking about Team Colorado and The Basketball Tournament, some hoops scheduling notes for the CU Men's team, and My Sox at the end of their road.
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Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Tuesday Grab Bag: A new Mayor for Chicago
While Rham Emmanuel isn't gone, the City of Chicago did see some Mayoral reform last week. Yep, the one, the only, Spencer Dinwiddie is headed to the Madhouse on Madison, as the former CU star was traded to the Chicago Bulls late last week.
The move by Chicago, ostensibly to build guard depth while avoiding paying guaranteed money to a bench slot, makes sense. As Blog A Bull pointed out, with Dinwiddie's non-guaranteed portion of his contract lasting through November, the Bulls get a relatively cheap look at the former Colorado guard before having to make a decision on the roster spot at season's onset. All it cost them was Cameron Bairstow, a reserve forward who was probably going to get cut anyway.
Sure, this essentially innocuous trade isn't going to turn too many heads around the basketball world, but one thing it did do is lead me into a victory lap around my office. For me, to see one of my favorite CU stars of the recent past winding up on my beloved Bulls is a wonderful turn of fate. I still believe Spencer has the talent to play at the NBA level, and the team that gives him a solid chance should be able to reap some good rewards. If it's My Bulls, you better believe I'm dropping the cash for a new jersey... and boy will the Bulls.com shop be surprised when they receive in that online order.
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Today in the bag, I'm talking Game 7, Copa America, and the solidifying of the non-conference schedule in men's hoops.
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The move by Chicago, ostensibly to build guard depth while avoiding paying guaranteed money to a bench slot, makes sense. As Blog A Bull pointed out, with Dinwiddie's non-guaranteed portion of his contract lasting through November, the Bulls get a relatively cheap look at the former Colorado guard before having to make a decision on the roster spot at season's onset. All it cost them was Cameron Bairstow, a reserve forward who was probably going to get cut anyway.
Sure, this essentially innocuous trade isn't going to turn too many heads around the basketball world, but one thing it did do is lead me into a victory lap around my office. For me, to see one of my favorite CU stars of the recent past winding up on my beloved Bulls is a wonderful turn of fate. I still believe Spencer has the talent to play at the NBA level, and the team that gives him a solid chance should be able to reap some good rewards. If it's My Bulls, you better believe I'm dropping the cash for a new jersey... and boy will the Bulls.com shop be surprised when they receive in that online order.
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Today in the bag, I'm talking Game 7, Copa America, and the solidifying of the non-conference schedule in men's hoops.
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Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Tuesday Grab Bag: Now I'm Talking Recruiting, or Why the Offseason Sucks
I'm trying, guys. I'm really trying to keep myself from turning this space into non-stop White Sox talk, since I realize the vast majority of you don't give a shit. The boys from the South Side are not making it easy, however. Off to a 14-6 start (big come from behind win last night, btw), they are actually... kind of good? Shocking the hell out of me, they've turned a magical combination of lights-out pitching and defensive improvement into something that doesn't suck. Sure, they still can't hit for crap, and regression to the mean is going to rake the pitching staff over the coals, but I can't help but think at least some of this is not fleeting.
So, allow me a brief, self-satisfied 'WHOOP' as I note the hot start of My Sox. I promise it won't keep me from talking about... whatever it is that I normally talk about over the summer months.
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Today in the bag, I'm talking some recruiting news in both basketball and football, some random notes from the basketball program, and talking up the lacrosse team.
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So, allow me a brief, self-satisfied 'WHOOP' as I note the hot start of My Sox. I promise it won't keep me from talking about... whatever it is that I normally talk about over the summer months.
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Today in the bag, I'm talking some recruiting news in both basketball and football, some random notes from the basketball program, and talking up the lacrosse team.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Tuesday Grab Bag: The 2015-16 Basketball Schedule is Announced
It's the end of an era in Denver: Troy Tulowitzki has been traded. Now a Toronto Blue Jay (of all things), the one-time cornerstone of the franchise was shipped off late last night for Jose Reyes and a few pitching prospects. It's not your traditional deadline deal in advance of free agency, as Tulo would've remained under contract into the next decade -- look at it as more of a salary dump/retooling in advance of a full-blown remodel of the team.
A long time coming, this move effectively closes the book on the 2007 Rockies squad that so captured the town's imagination. The fire sale probably won't stop with the dynamic shortstop, either. As third baseman Nolan Arenado fears, Carlos Gonzalez is probably next as the LoDo franchise hammers down on the reset button. Get ready, Rox fans, it's about to get bumpy...
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Today in the bag, I'm talking the release of CU's non-conference schedule, an injury on the recruiting trail, and the 2015 Gold Cup.
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| Tulo heads north of the border, and the Rox waive the white flag. |
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Today in the bag, I'm talking the release of CU's non-conference schedule, an injury on the recruiting trail, and the 2015 Gold Cup.
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Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Tuesday Grab Bag: Golf!
Is there anything more American than Single-A baseball? As I found out recently, there really isn't. In a setting such as a small farming community on a weekend evening, the old edifice of what once was still shines bright, and hearkens back to the Satuday Evening Post version of our collective zeitgeist.
Earlier this month, while on vacation in California's Central Valley, I devoted a significant amount of time to the pursuit of this quiet slice of Americana, and found it refreshing and vibrant. Catching games in Modesto and Visalia (the Nuts and Rawhide, respectively), I became enamored by the encroaching smallness of the game I have always experienced on the grand stage. There was an earnest pride in these towns for the collections of never-will-be's assigned to their care; no shame or reservation under the knowledge that the players in front of them are decidedly minor league. Glitz and glamour put aside, the interstitial moments were honest, with the advertising for local airport service to Sacramento, or the local farming family who had been sponsoring the team for years. The cynical aspect of baseball was gone, replaced by something wholesome, organic. No stream of stats, no monotonous bloviating from the color guy -- the big business of baseball made farm-to-table.
There's something unique to truly cherish about baseball's minor league system. Certainly, my love and passion for the game played a big part in my experience, and your mileage may vary, but I can't recommend small-town baseball enough. Tiny, intimate stadiums offer cheap prices on beer and tickets. The local boy scout troop carries the flag out to center field for the anthem. Players you can relate two (Visalia's shortstop wears the same cleats I do!) replace the preening mega-stars of the bigs. If you're a real baseball fan, make some time for it the next time you're out and about. You won't regret it.
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Today in the bag, I'm talking a renewed rivalry, the British Open, and the Gold Cup.
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Earlier this month, while on vacation in California's Central Valley, I devoted a significant amount of time to the pursuit of this quiet slice of Americana, and found it refreshing and vibrant. Catching games in Modesto and Visalia (the Nuts and Rawhide, respectively), I became enamored by the encroaching smallness of the game I have always experienced on the grand stage. There was an earnest pride in these towns for the collections of never-will-be's assigned to their care; no shame or reservation under the knowledge that the players in front of them are decidedly minor league. Glitz and glamour put aside, the interstitial moments were honest, with the advertising for local airport service to Sacramento, or the local farming family who had been sponsoring the team for years. The cynical aspect of baseball was gone, replaced by something wholesome, organic. No stream of stats, no monotonous bloviating from the color guy -- the big business of baseball made farm-to-table.
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| The scene in Visalia |
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Today in the bag, I'm talking a renewed rivalry, the British Open, and the Gold Cup.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Tuesday Grab Bag: The Final Four is set
The Final Four still lies ahead, but my brain is already sneaking peeks over the hill to the oncoming baseball season. I'm so eager for the return of the National Pastime that I went ahead and did something ridiculous: I booked a ticket home for the home opener for My Sox.
'What's so ridiculous about that,' you ask? Well, the trip will entail a 1am arrival in my hometown, having to essentially break into my Mom's house (with her permission; she's away that weekend), and an inevitable mad-dash through Chicago traffic to catch my flight back on Sunday. Logistical acrobatics will be performed, all in the name of consuming baseball at it's blurry, April best.
There is a method to my madness, however. See, I've never been to an opening day. Sure, I've been to opening week before, but never an opening day of any kind. When I went on the Sox website late Sunday night, and found one - and only one - ticket available for the affair, I took it as a sign. That streak needed to end. So here I go; I hope the weather is passable.
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Today in the bag, I'm talking the Final Four, the NCAA and transfer rules, and the football program.
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'What's so ridiculous about that,' you ask? Well, the trip will entail a 1am arrival in my hometown, having to essentially break into my Mom's house (with her permission; she's away that weekend), and an inevitable mad-dash through Chicago traffic to catch my flight back on Sunday. Logistical acrobatics will be performed, all in the name of consuming baseball at it's blurry, April best.
There is a method to my madness, however. See, I've never been to an opening day. Sure, I've been to opening week before, but never an opening day of any kind. When I went on the Sox website late Sunday night, and found one - and only one - ticket available for the affair, I took it as a sign. That streak needed to end. So here I go; I hope the weather is passable.
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Today in the bag, I'm talking the Final Four, the NCAA and transfer rules, and the football program.
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Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Tuesday Grab Bag: The Rumblinmobile lost a wheel, and the Sun Devils got away.
Were you stuck in a traffic jam coming into Boulder yesterday afternoon around 5pm? Yeah, that's my bad. You see, the Rumblinmobile suffered a blowout (doubtful for the rest of the week, btw), stranding me on the right lane of west-bound US 36, and backing up traffic for miles.
On the plus side, no one was hurt, the rest of the truck is fine(ish), and courtesy patrol was relatively quick in getting me out of there. I guess if you're going to wreck during rush hour on 36, that's the way to do it.
Hopefully, your wait time was kept to a minimum. If not, I sincerely apologize, and owe you a coke.
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Today in the bag, I'm talking Saturday's performance against the Sun Devils, the upcoming football schedule, and the release of the full men's basketball slate.
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| Haha, the sidewall disappeared. Wait, that's not funny... |
Hopefully, your wait time was kept to a minimum. If not, I sincerely apologize, and owe you a coke.
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Today in the bag, I'm talking Saturday's performance against the Sun Devils, the upcoming football schedule, and the release of the full men's basketball slate.
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Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Quick Post: On the 2014-15 Men's Basketball Non-Conference Schedule
Last week, CU finalized the 2014-15 men's basketball non-conference schedule. On the docket for the rest of 2014 is the following:
Taking a step back, there's not much here to get immediately excited about. The Tip-Off Marathon game against Auburn should be fun (if you can manage to stay up that late), the CSU game is in Boulder, and the Hawai'i tournament will make for exciting holiday viewing. After that, however, there are few names to entice the uninitiated. It's not all that big of a surprise; after the last few years of seeing titans like Kansas, Oklahoma State and Baylor on the docket, a schedule devoid of 'big' name opponents is destined to underwhelm.
While the easy response is to say that Coach Boyle took a step backwards in his scheduling exploits, after some additional consideration, I don't necessarily see that as the case. Certainly, there are fewer dream matchups on the slate, but we have to remember that the 2014-15 Buffs will still be trending young, and that playing the Jayhawks and Cowboys of the world in the opening weeks of the season isn't an optimal situation with an unsettled point guard spot.
Even further than that, though, Coach Boyle has put the team in a position of not only boosting his young team's confidence in November and December, but banking some decent RPI prizes, as well. Only three teams on this schedule featured in the RPI 200+ last season (AF, Lipscomb, and UNC). Two of those games are local-interest tilts, and the other is pure schedule filler to keep the team in rhythm - a necessary evil, and not uncommon. While names like Drexel, San Francisco, Georgia, and the GW/Ohio possibilities in Honolulu might not lift many skirts, they are solid teams who have decent shots of re-appearing in the RPI top-100. If Auburn can manage to do anything in the first year under Bruce Pearl, the profile only gets better.
Compare that to other non-conference schedules of the recent past, and this schedule is not nearly as bad as the doom-and-gloom set (including myself) initially implied. Pay particular attention to the 2008-09 schedule - the last time the Buffs appeared in the Diamond Head Classic. That season, CU played @ Stanford before playing... no one else of any value. All-mighty Kenpom figured that the Buffs had the 314th best non-con schedule that year, including nine teams who finished in the RPI 200+. That level of competition was typical for pre-Boyle Colorado basketball, and, while it brought the program a few extra wins, did little to prepare the team for conference play.
That will not be the case this year. While the 2014-15 non-con schedule is not the seductive set of the last few years, it is not a return to the scheduling failures of the 2000s. The schedule will allow the freshmen and sophomores to grab some wins and develop against worthy opponents, while not crippling their shot at a fourth consecutive Tournament appearance.
Remember, CU is not stressing home ticket sales anymore, and this team is built more for development than headline grabbing rankings. In fact, considering few want to play the Buffs in Boulder anymore, it's probably the best BuffNation could ask for.
Grain of salt: while the schedule isn't as bad as initially assumed, still can't afford a glut of mistakes before Winter Break. While one loss wouldn't be crippling, depending on the opponent, multiple losses would be, starting the inevitable bubble conversations out on the wrong foot. As always, it'll be up to the players to make good on the plan in place.
- Drexel - 11/14 - Boulder
- Auburn - 11/17 - Boulder - part of ESPN's Tip-Off Marathon
- @Wyoming - 11/22 - Laramie, WY
- Air Force - 11/25 - Boulder
- Lipscomb - 11/30 - Boulder
- San Francisco - 12/3 - Boulder
- @Georgia - 12/7 - Athens, GA
- CSU - 12/10 - Boulder
- Northern Colorado - 12/13 - Boulder
- Diamond Head Classic - 12/22, 23, 25 - Honolulu, HI
Taking a step back, there's not much here to get immediately excited about. The Tip-Off Marathon game against Auburn should be fun (if you can manage to stay up that late), the CSU game is in Boulder, and the Hawai'i tournament will make for exciting holiday viewing. After that, however, there are few names to entice the uninitiated. It's not all that big of a surprise; after the last few years of seeing titans like Kansas, Oklahoma State and Baylor on the docket, a schedule devoid of 'big' name opponents is destined to underwhelm.
While the easy response is to say that Coach Boyle took a step backwards in his scheduling exploits, after some additional consideration, I don't necessarily see that as the case. Certainly, there are fewer dream matchups on the slate, but we have to remember that the 2014-15 Buffs will still be trending young, and that playing the Jayhawks and Cowboys of the world in the opening weeks of the season isn't an optimal situation with an unsettled point guard spot.
Even further than that, though, Coach Boyle has put the team in a position of not only boosting his young team's confidence in November and December, but banking some decent RPI prizes, as well. Only three teams on this schedule featured in the RPI 200+ last season (AF, Lipscomb, and UNC). Two of those games are local-interest tilts, and the other is pure schedule filler to keep the team in rhythm - a necessary evil, and not uncommon. While names like Drexel, San Francisco, Georgia, and the GW/Ohio possibilities in Honolulu might not lift many skirts, they are solid teams who have decent shots of re-appearing in the RPI top-100. If Auburn can manage to do anything in the first year under Bruce Pearl, the profile only gets better.
Compare that to other non-conference schedules of the recent past, and this schedule is not nearly as bad as the doom-and-gloom set (including myself) initially implied. Pay particular attention to the 2008-09 schedule - the last time the Buffs appeared in the Diamond Head Classic. That season, CU played @ Stanford before playing... no one else of any value. All-mighty Kenpom figured that the Buffs had the 314th best non-con schedule that year, including nine teams who finished in the RPI 200+. That level of competition was typical for pre-Boyle Colorado basketball, and, while it brought the program a few extra wins, did little to prepare the team for conference play.
That will not be the case this year. While the 2014-15 non-con schedule is not the seductive set of the last few years, it is not a return to the scheduling failures of the 2000s. The schedule will allow the freshmen and sophomores to grab some wins and develop against worthy opponents, while not crippling their shot at a fourth consecutive Tournament appearance.
Remember, CU is not stressing home ticket sales anymore, and this team is built more for development than headline grabbing rankings. In fact, considering few want to play the Buffs in Boulder anymore, it's probably the best BuffNation could ask for.
Grain of salt: while the schedule isn't as bad as initially assumed, still can't afford a glut of mistakes before Winter Break. While one loss wouldn't be crippling, depending on the opponent, multiple losses would be, starting the inevitable bubble conversations out on the wrong foot. As always, it'll be up to the players to make good on the plan in place.
Monday, August 4, 2014
Monday Grab Bag: I am Groot
I AM Groot!
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Quickly, before I get to the bag, it looks like the men's basketball non-conference schedule for 2014-15 was leaked on CUBuffs.com.
The key additions from the last time I saw an update are:
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Today in the bag, I'm talking college football, pro football, and one of the worst bullpens in the majors (nope, not the Rox).
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Quickly, before I get to the bag, it looks like the men's basketball non-conference schedule for 2014-15 was leaked on CUBuffs.com.
The key additions from the last time I saw an update are:
- Drexel on opening night, 11/14
- Lipscomb on 11/30
- San Francisco on 12/3
- Northern Colorado on 12/13
Not a lot of red meat there, as, beyond the Drexel game, the adds are all potential RPI 250+ squads. The Northern Colorado game will make for a cool story, as Coach Boyle has them on the schedule for the first time since leaving Greeley for Boulder, but the rest are *shrug* worthy. I'll have more schedule analysis up later this week, when I imagine things will be finalized and made official from CU, but, for now, my take is that this is underwhelming, at best.
One final scheduling note, it looks like the Auburn game has been set for an 11PM tip-off time, as part of ESPN's tip-off marathon. You may want to get a jump on reserving Tuesday, November 18th off from work, as the Buffs will be playing into the early morning for that one.
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Today in the bag, I'm talking college football, pro football, and one of the worst bullpens in the majors (nope, not the Rox).
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Monday, September 30, 2013
Quick Post: Charleston Southern, October 19th. Book It!
After weeks of speculation, the hole left in the schedule by the rained-out Fresno St game has been filled by *drumroll* CHARLESTON SOUTHERN!
Wait, what?
Yes, the Charleston Southern *checks wikipedia* Buccaneers will be coming to Boulder on October 19th. Hawai'i, SDSU, et al declined the opportunity to collect a quick paycheck, so the Buffs had to dive back into the FCS pile. I guess it's better than nothing, especially when considering that CU stood to lose multiple millions in ticket and advertising dollars if the schedule remained light. No word yet on how much the Buffs had to pay, but I'm sure it was a discount over what the FBS teams were turning down.
For those concerned with bowl eligibility, the NCAA has granted Colorado a waiver, allowing for a second win over an FCS team to count towards the six wins required to make a bowl. So thanks to both Charleston Southern and the NCAA for being cool about this.
I'm not even going to pretend I know anything about this other CSU, but a quick look at their schedule shows they're 5-0. While not in the FCS top-25, that has to count for something, and over the next few weeks, I'll be checking to see if they're as good as their record would indicate.
Wait, what?
Yes, the Charleston Southern *checks wikipedia* Buccaneers will be coming to Boulder on October 19th. Hawai'i, SDSU, et al declined the opportunity to collect a quick paycheck, so the Buffs had to dive back into the FCS pile. I guess it's better than nothing, especially when considering that CU stood to lose multiple millions in ticket and advertising dollars if the schedule remained light. No word yet on how much the Buffs had to pay, but I'm sure it was a discount over what the FBS teams were turning down.
For those concerned with bowl eligibility, the NCAA has granted Colorado a waiver, allowing for a second win over an FCS team to count towards the six wins required to make a bowl. So thanks to both Charleston Southern and the NCAA for being cool about this.
I'm not even going to pretend I know anything about this other CSU, but a quick look at their schedule shows they're 5-0. While not in the FCS top-25, that has to count for something, and over the next few weeks, I'll be checking to see if they're as good as their record would indicate.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Quick Post: Basketball schedule finalized
As a reminder that basketball season is only 64 days away, the University of Colorado made things official by releasing the complete 2013-14 men's basketball schedule yesterday afternoon. As expected, highlights include non-conference matchups against Baylor, CSU, Kansas, and Oklahoma St, along with big home conference dates against Oregon, UCLA, and Arizona.
The substance of the schedule has been known for weeks, so the real news here is the complete list of tip-offs and television coverage. Once again, every game will be televised this season, including 11 dates on the ESPN family, and 14 on Pac-12 Networks. The only drawback to that is, to accommodate television, game times are spread all over the map. CU will play home games anywhere from 10am (yeouch!) to 9pm this year. That coffee stand is going to get a workout...
The substance of the schedule has been known for weeks, so the real news here is the complete list of tip-offs and television coverage. Once again, every game will be televised this season, including 11 dates on the ESPN family, and 14 on Pac-12 Networks. The only drawback to that is, to accommodate television, game times are spread all over the map. CU will play home games anywhere from 10am (yeouch!) to 9pm this year. That coffee stand is going to get a workout...
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Tuesday Grab Bag: The Summer of Tad Boyle
I hope everyone enjoyed their Memorial Day weekend. I was stuck in bed with the flu, which rendered any thoughts of grilled meat, beer, and friends moot. There's nothing more frustrating than having a 5-day holiday weekend spoiled by a 103 degree fever. Oh well, I'll just have to get after the 4th doubly hard to make up for it.
Today in the bag, I'm talking yet another scheduling coup, Dwyane Wade continuing to debase himself, and DU falling in the lacrosse Final Four.
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Today in the bag, I'm talking yet another scheduling coup, Dwyane Wade continuing to debase himself, and DU falling in the lacrosse Final Four.
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Quick Post: Back to Vegas
On the heels of last week's release of the lack-luster round robin comes more encouraging scheduling news. According to ESPN's Andy Katz, the Buffs have managed to schedule Oklahoma State for a neutral site tilt at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on December 20th. While no TV has been announced, you can bet it will be nationally televised.
This is a solid step in the right direction, scheduling wise, with the Buffs matched up with the odds on favorite to win the Big XII. It'll be an RPI win regardless of actual outcome.
That Coach Boyle can get a neutral site date like this set up only further underscores how far the program has come. The added exposure will be a boon to both the players, recruiting, and the fanbase. It also doesn't hurt that it's on the same court that the 2014 Pac-12 tournament will be played on.
My only concern is the type of crowd we can swing for this game. As of late, BuffNation has been getting out in force to support the RollTad Express, even on the road, but we're not yet at the point that you can expect the stadium to be half-filled with Black and Gold. However, it's an old, familiar Big XII rival at an attractive, easy travel destination... maybe I'm just underestimating how many degenerate gamblers we have in the alumni base.
As for finishing up the schedule, Katz says, "(Boyle is) trying to add one more neutral site game and one more home-and-home series as well as two other guaranteed games." All sounds promising, depending on opponents. When the schedule is finalized, maybe we'll all look back at the hand-wringing over Arkansas St, Jackson St, and Tennessee-Martin and laugh at our overreaction.
Now, excuse me as I daydream about the forthcoming Spencer Dinwiddie v. Marcus Smart prize fight.
This is a solid step in the right direction, scheduling wise, with the Buffs matched up with the odds on favorite to win the Big XII. It'll be an RPI win regardless of actual outcome.
That Coach Boyle can get a neutral site date like this set up only further underscores how far the program has come. The added exposure will be a boon to both the players, recruiting, and the fanbase. It also doesn't hurt that it's on the same court that the 2014 Pac-12 tournament will be played on.
My only concern is the type of crowd we can swing for this game. As of late, BuffNation has been getting out in force to support the RollTad Express, even on the road, but we're not yet at the point that you can expect the stadium to be half-filled with Black and Gold. However, it's an old, familiar Big XII rival at an attractive, easy travel destination... maybe I'm just underestimating how many degenerate gamblers we have in the alumni base.
As for finishing up the schedule, Katz says, "(Boyle is) trying to add one more neutral site game and one more home-and-home series as well as two other guaranteed games." All sounds promising, depending on opponents. When the schedule is finalized, maybe we'll all look back at the hand-wringing over Arkansas St, Jackson St, and Tennessee-Martin and laugh at our overreaction.
Now, excuse me as I daydream about the forthcoming Spencer Dinwiddie v. Marcus Smart prize fight.
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