Ok - so this Evan dude emails me literally 4 to 5 times a week. So much that I have told him to stop emailing me. So much that we have alerted corporate to the level interest he has in the program and to monitor and watch for anything out of the ordinary around the station. He is a big reason why we don't allow anyone to post comments on this blog anymore.
So what does Evan do now that I won't get into a email war and can't post on this blog? He does this :)
I mean, seriously? Letters to the Editor of the school newspaper? While I appreciate the extra press (god knows the OWH won't ever print my name), aren't we going a little overboard?
Most of things written on there are taken directly out of emails he has sent to me over the weeks - so it's not news to me but something tells me that Evan needs to get out a little bit more.
It's just basketball dude....
Monday, February 16, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Tom Shatel Mans Up
I want to give Tom Shatel of the Omaha World Herald a lot of props today for admitting he was wrong with his last column on Bluejay Basketball. It takes a big person to admit that he didn't do his job and made a mistake. In case you missed the post on the Bluejaycafe.com - here it is:
1. Ever had a bad day at the office? I did. Just the other day, in fact. The only problem is, everybody sees my bad days.
2. Timing is everything. I had been planning, and researching, that column all season. Literally. I have no idea why I didn't write it after the Drake (home) game. I had another column already written that day and should have subbed it out. Oh, well. I'm 50 and still learning. I thought I could hold it another week or two. I know Dana's teams always improve. I thought this one would be the exception, though. I was bound and determined to write that column. The other night, I forced it in, much like some guys force a shot. Anyway, clang. Off the rim.
3. I don't apologize for liking Doc. Much as I have admired Dana all these years (the Husker board calls me "Dana Shatel"). As a hoops guy, I'm perfectly content with the two coaches I cover. Doesn't mean I won't jab them once in a while. I know there aren't many of you on this board who were born before 1996. Back then, I gave Dana the "Doc'' treatment. Love how he coaches. Let's see how he can recruit. Dana did fine. Let's see how the guy in Lincoln does.'
4. I accept any and all grief that comes my way. Always have, always will. Call or email anytime. And, by all means, boo me at halftime. Heck, after last week, I'll probably boo, too.
Again, I don't regret what I wrote, just the timing. Creighton is playing well now. I'm sure I'll write about it in three weeks.
5. I need a new topic for Creighton hoops. I've run that one into the ground. After Saturday's game, anyone have any ideas?
Okay, I'm probably going to regret this, but I will keep it short.
1. Ever had a bad day at the office? I did. Just the other day, in fact. The only problem is, everybody sees my bad days.
2. Timing is everything. I had been planning, and researching, that column all season. Literally. I have no idea why I didn't write it after the Drake (home) game. I had another column already written that day and should have subbed it out. Oh, well. I'm 50 and still learning. I thought I could hold it another week or two. I know Dana's teams always improve. I thought this one would be the exception, though. I was bound and determined to write that column. The other night, I forced it in, much like some guys force a shot. Anyway, clang. Off the rim.
3. I don't apologize for liking Doc. Much as I have admired Dana all these years (the Husker board calls me "Dana Shatel"). As a hoops guy, I'm perfectly content with the two coaches I cover. Doesn't mean I won't jab them once in a while. I know there aren't many of you on this board who were born before 1996. Back then, I gave Dana the "Doc'' treatment. Love how he coaches. Let's see how he can recruit. Dana did fine. Let's see how the guy in Lincoln does.'
4. I accept any and all grief that comes my way. Always have, always will. Call or email anytime. And, by all means, boo me at halftime. Heck, after last week, I'll probably boo, too.
Again, I don't regret what I wrote, just the timing. Creighton is playing well now. I'm sure I'll write about it in three weeks.
5. I need a new topic for Creighton hoops. I've run that one into the ground. After Saturday's game, anyone have any ideas?
And here is what I said on my show about his column: Big Show on Tom Shatel
Loving Bob Knight
Well, since I doubt the OWH will write a story on this since they played that card already with Nebraska....I thought I'd share: 1 min. mark - Coach Knight giving CU some love:
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Cruising in Carbondale
The Creighton Bluejays scored early and often against rival Southern Illinois today in Carbondale. 6 straight wins for the Jays....undefeated in February and peaking at the right time. The Jays have 4 games left in the regular season before they hit St. Louis. Creighton has a chance to finish the year on a 10 game winning streak if they play they way they are right now. That would put them on the bubble for an NCAA bid. However, the Jays should only being thinking about 1 thing right now - Winning the MVC tournament.
Right now though - We should ask Tom Shatel - Are the Jays tough enough now?
Mizzou Massacre
Big 12 Counter: 5-5 Well that was ugly. Nebraska got destroyed on the road against nationally ranked Missouri in Columbia. Funny thing happens when you get a little national press - teams aren't taking you lightly when you come into their place. And big shock - Doc got a T'd up in the 2nd half when things got away from them. The Tigers blew the doors off the Huskers on a bad offensive afternoon by NU and now Nebraska will have to beat Kansas on the road to even get into the NCAA conversation. Get your NIT tickets ready....
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