tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post5365445095637382417..comments2024-03-17T03:18:56.070-04:00Comments on Dan Shanoff: Thursday 03/08 Quickie:Big Boys Take Over Champ WeekUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger122125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-70899230324904273262007-03-08T15:25:00.000-05:002007-03-08T15:25:00.000-05:00This is off-topic, but news worthy all the same. T...This is off-topic, but news worthy all the same. This is from David Wells in regard to his Africa hunting trip in the off-season:<BR/><BR/><I>"Ostrich was phenomenal. Warthog was outstanding. A little different taste, but it's really good," the San Diego Padres' left-hander said while recounting his trip. "Hardebeest, wildebeest, gazelle, all that stuff.<BR/><BR/>"Very, very tasty. It's just the zebra you don't want to eat. We shot them for bait. For lions."<BR/><BR/>Even a dik-dik, a furry little antelope, ended up on Wells' dinner plate after he "double-lunged it" from 30 yards with his bow.<BR/><BR/>"That was probably one of the best-eating things I had," he said. "It doesn't sound good. Cute little suckers, too." </I><BR/><BR/>Could you imagine how scary it would be to be animal having Lard Ass hunt you for food?ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-62915417566772346182007-03-08T15:02:00.000-05:002007-03-08T15:02:00.000-05:00All right guys I am out of here for the rest of th...All right guys I am out of here for the rest of the day. I actually have to go do some work and give a demo to a company so hopefully they buy my product. Talk to you all tomorrow.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-27282960919065062342007-03-08T14:55:00.000-05:002007-03-08T14:55:00.000-05:00Yeah, and it'd be awesome if they could play some ...Yeah, and it'd be awesome if they could play some of the bigger games, the Duke and UNC games, at TD Banknorth, but it probably won't happen. Here's what BC Athletic Director Gene DeFillipo had to say about it:<BR/><I><BR/>BC Director of Athletics Gene DeFilippo: There are certainly plusses and minuses for taking a basketball game from Conte Forum to the TD BankNorth Garden, but at this time, we do not plan to play any of our regular-season games away from Conte. Even though it might benefit us financially, it takes away the home-court advantage from our basketball players and causes an inconvenience for the students. We also sell luxury boxes in Conte Forum and those holding a box would not be excited about us playing downtown. So, for these reasons and more, we plan to stay on campus for our regular-season games... We have been aggressive in trying to bring the [ACC]tournament to Boston at some point in the future. We'll continue to try to garner support to get that done.</I>ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-51385543776763214042007-03-08T14:52:00.000-05:002007-03-08T14:52:00.000-05:00Well, Atlanta only really benefits Georgia Tech. ...Well, Atlanta only really benefits Georgia Tech. Tampa....was that announced before or after Miami joined the league? (Otherwise, only Fla. St. benefits, right?)<BR/><BR/>And what's really funny is that Tampa is a natural for South Florida....which doesn't seem like it'll EVER make the Big East tourney's top 12. Maybe USF will broker a secret deal to replace BC!Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-50478497247674510692007-03-08T14:50:00.000-05:002007-03-08T14:50:00.000-05:00If I had seen what happen to Clemson i would be in...If I had seen what happen to Clemson i would be in a better position to comment but my bet is the comments would be flying fast and furiosly if Duke won in that manner.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-22333481814353372372007-03-08T14:47:00.000-05:002007-03-08T14:47:00.000-05:00In NC you really have 2 distinct fan bases, State ...In NC you really have 2 distinct fan bases, State and UNC. Most of NC hates Duke because all of the students are from the north. Wake Forest is also a private school but they are not seen as having an obnoxious student body like Duke. Plus they have not had the consistent success like Duke.<BR/><BR/>Was reading how Clemson lost to FSU and was curious how big a deal it would have been if Duke had won in a similar fashion. Please talk amongst yourselves.futurelegendvinceyounghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10321227142567411487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-59709572772905170762007-03-08T14:44:00.000-05:002007-03-08T14:44:00.000-05:00Actually Brian one thing I did hear is the possibl...Actually Brian one thing I did hear is the possiblity of having like a BC-Miami or BC-VT or BC-FSU football game at gillette to allow more people to go to the game which would be pretty cool. Since it is almost impossible to get tickets to those games. I guess the new field is making this possible.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-89050399611653952152007-03-08T14:39:00.000-05:002007-03-08T14:39:00.000-05:00No sign of the TD Garden, huh? I know that Fenway...No sign of the TD Garden, huh? <BR/><BR/>I know that Fenway was thinking of trying for the ACC baseball tourney, but clearly BC was just added so they'd have a 12th football school.Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-49136406818889902042007-03-08T14:37:00.000-05:002007-03-08T14:37:00.000-05:00ACC tourney should always be in North Carolina. On...ACC tourney should always be in North Carolina. On occasion the MCI center is okay but it should always be in Greensborofuturelegendvinceyounghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10321227142567411487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-81155821859245888772007-03-08T14:35:00.000-05:002007-03-08T14:35:00.000-05:00there actually going to move it around over the ne...there actually going to move it around over the next couple of years.<BR/><BR/>2007 - Tampa, Fla.<BR/>2008 - Charlotte, N.C.<BR/>2009 - Atlanta, Ga.<BR/>2010 - Greensboro, N.C.<BR/>2011 - Greensboro, N.C.<BR/>2012 - Atlanta, Ga.<BR/>2013 - Greensboro, N.C.<BR/>2014 - Greensboro, N.C.<BR/>2015 - Greensboro, N.C.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-91359890152058336522007-03-08T14:33:00.000-05:002007-03-08T14:33:00.000-05:00I think you are correct. I think it was at the MCI...I think you are correct. I think it was at the MCI(now Verizon) 2 years ago.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-6488441713026069192007-03-08T14:32:00.000-05:002007-03-08T14:32:00.000-05:00I was surprised, I thought the ACC tourney was alw...I was surprised, I thought the ACC tourney was always held in Greensboro. But I suppose it was at the MCI a few years ago, no?Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-45126529835812597582007-03-08T14:26:00.000-05:002007-03-08T14:26:00.000-05:00Todd I did not see but would not be surprised, the...Todd I did not see but would not be surprised, the games are being played in florida.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-90386730111699262242007-03-08T14:24:00.000-05:002007-03-08T14:24:00.000-05:00Clemson fans are pretty pissed about the foul call...Clemson fans are pretty pissed about the foul call that sent Thornton to the line. I didn't see it, did anyone here? Was it a good/bad call?<BR/><BR/>Sucks if they'd get screwed again (Duke clock malfunction)ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-67557426591293213602007-03-08T14:13:00.001-05:002007-03-08T14:13:00.001-05:00good second half by nova that should of definetly ...good second half by nova that should of definetly helped to punch there ticketed into the dance.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-67608385523542667072007-03-08T14:11:00.000-05:002007-03-08T14:11:00.000-05:00after that first half, i'll take only losing by 5....after that first half, i'll take only losing by 5. <BR/><BR/>time to mentally prepare for the MD game now.Sheldizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01198083524704018695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-68815295587173630442007-03-08T14:10:00.000-05:002007-03-08T14:10:00.000-05:00Spirited effort by Nova.Spirited effort by Nova.Megahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14407561625097289402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-87959487841962155482007-03-08T14:07:00.000-05:002007-03-08T14:07:00.000-05:00well this just got slightly more interesting.well this just got slightly more interesting.Sheldizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01198083524704018695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-42588368028723065972007-03-08T14:03:00.001-05:002007-03-08T14:03:00.001-05:00BC also has a win @ UMASS, so if UMASS wins the A-...BC also has a win @ UMASS, so if UMASS wins the A-10, it arguably helps their cause.ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-6617544673366103842007-03-08T14:01:00.000-05:002007-03-08T14:01:00.000-05:00But compare BC or Nova to other bubble teams (I do...But compare BC or Nova to other bubble teams (I don't think either are on the bubble), and there's just no contest. <BR/><BR/>You can't take Clemson or FSU over BC in the ACC (and arguably Virginia), Stanford's RPI isn't in BC's stratosphere, nor is Texas Tech's, or Syracuse or Michigan (real bubble teams). <BR/><BR/>I'm sorry, but BC isn't a bubble team right now. Neither is 'Nova.ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-58815238965678050862007-03-08T13:57:00.001-05:002007-03-08T13:57:00.001-05:00The thing that can hurt the BC's and the Nova's in...The thing that can hurt the BC's and the Nova's in the world is when a team that is not a bubble team wins there conference and the best team and that league was a lock to get in. Like Umass winning the A-10 giving them 2 ncaa bids from the division instead of 1.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-80603034203108600072007-03-08T13:57:00.000-05:002007-03-08T13:57:00.000-05:00i was thinking 8 or 9. but we'll see how the res...i was thinking 8 or 9. but we'll see how the rest of the big east shakes out.Sheldizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01198083524704018695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-34265060570060860362007-03-08T13:54:00.001-05:002007-03-08T13:54:00.001-05:00Xavier is definitely in. It's whether or not UMASS...Xavier is definitely in. It's whether or not UMASS wins the A-10 tourney that's the question. If they can't, UMASS is most definitely out. <BR/><BR/>'Nova is fine. They won't lose by 20, so this game won't hurt them. What seed they'll be, you got me there. 8 seed sound about right?ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-71118086516181843512007-03-08T13:54:00.000-05:002007-03-08T13:54:00.000-05:00well... its slightly less embarassing now.well... its slightly less embarassing now.Sheldizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01198083524704018695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-11740040325851293582007-03-08T13:37:00.001-05:002007-03-08T13:37:00.001-05:00I like the use of the term "media timeout" so that...I like the use of the term "media timeout" so that TV guys don't feel guilty about causing the stoppage.Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.com