Random Sports Discussion

[ghost]

It's interesting that Billy Gilliespie is doing the same shit at Texas Tech that got him fired at Kentucky.  And now he's suddenly so sick he has to go the hospital for an ultrasound.  Sounds ultra fishy, to me. 

[ghost]

And......let's talk about the hypocrisy of the NCAA for a bit.  UNC not hit with any sanctions regarding obvious academic fraud. 

[HaemishM]

That is... unfortunate.

[cmlancas]

And......let's talk about the hypocrisy of the NCAA for a bit.  UNC not hit with any sanctions regarding obvious academic fraud. 

That op-ed was very, very poorly written.  Shame on you, SI. 

Was there any reason as to why the NCAA didn't pass ruling?  Is at an academic thing versus an athletic thing?

[ghost]

It's essentially a blog post from SI.com.  What do you expect, the New York Times?  The subject matter is still appropriate and he was asking the right questions.

[cmlancas]

It's essentially a blog post from SI.com.  What do you expect, the New York Times?  The subject matter is still appropriate and he was asking the right questions.

I'm constantly reminded that writing gets worse every year.  I keep pretending it's not the case when I teach.

I agree though, certainly the right questions.

[ghost]

I think that a big part of the "writing getting worse every year" problem is that we have the internet.  People have the ability to write and put things on the internet basically for free, whereas in years gone by they would have to put things in print at huge expense.  Therefore the need for copy editors has basically died, thus leading to freelance guys putting up stuff unedited.  I would wager that 90% of the articles like this that get put up get nothing other than a cursory glance from an editor.

[cmlancas]

I think that a big part of the "writing getting worse every year" problem is that we have the internet.  People have the ability to write and put things on the internet basically for free, whereas in years gone by they would have to put things in print at huge expense.  Therefore the need for copy editors has basically died, thus leading to freelance guys putting up stuff unedited.  I would wager that 90% of the articles like this that get put up get nothing other than a cursory glance from an editor.

I'm not trying to derail into hurr durr copy editing, but how much of overall writing style gets critiqued from copy editors?

My big qualm with folks on these sites is coupling vitriol with news that elicits the same vitriol...if the article is about a guy locking his daughter in the basement for years, it's obviously disgusting and horrendous.  No need to beat me over the head with it

[ghost]

Well in this case, something despicable occurred and it should have been looked at more closely.  The situation probably deserves a little additional editorial vitriol. 

[HaemishM]

I think that a big part of the "writing getting worse every year" problem is that we have the internet.  People have the ability to write and put things on the internet basically for free, whereas in years gone by they would have to put things in print at huge expense. 

See, I view that as a GOOD THING.

[ghost]

I agree with you, Haemish.  Hence why I posted the barely-above-blog-level article. 

[Korachia]

So apparently Tyler Hamilton (former bike rider and doper) is launching his new book soon. It includes grave accusations against pretty much everybody, but especially against his former chef, Bjarne Riis, and manager of the current Saxobank/Tinkoff (Contador rides for him). Riis apparently put Hamilton into contact with Fuentes (infamous for being the key stone in a doping network - uncovered in the Operación Puerto debacle), and encouraged him to use blood doping, as it was untraceable if done right. All the time Riis have denied to have ever known Fuentes - an unlikely event since their paths would most likely have crossed at least once, as they often attended the same races. Fuentes as a doctor for several teams, and Riis as bike rider and later on manager of his own team. Quite damming!

And so the former doping rider turns into a culture-carrier of the sick win-it-all-no-matter-what culture and turn younglings into dopers - a circle most likely to continue, if nothing is done. Disgusting.

[cmlancas]

I think that a big part of the "writing getting worse every year" problem is that we have the internet.  People have the ability to write and put things on the internet basically for free, whereas in years gone by they would have to put things in print at huge expense. 

See, I view that as a GOOD THING.

Let's not confuse the ability of folks to post things on the internet with the decline of writing quality.

I think the former is awesome and the latter a shame.

[ghost]

Wow.  UNC can't buy a break.  Now Tyler Hansbrough's mom was caught using university money to fly around the country and bang her boyfriend. 

Tami Hansbrough, the mother of former North Carolina basketball All-America Tyler Hansbrough, resigned her position as a school fundraiser Wednesday as the school continued to study trips she took with Matt Kupec, UNC's vice chancellor for university advancement.

This makes me all warm and fuzzy inside...... 

[ghost]

And now UNC's chancellor, Holden Thorp, has resigned amidst all the brewing shitstorm around the university. 

Apparently there are still two ongoing investigations into the academic scandal that has allowed UNC to field an awesome basketball squad and a very reasonable football team over the past 15 years.  Chancellors don't just resign for shits and giggles.  There may be more meat to this than the NCAA would like to admit.  Mark Emmert needs to get his head out of his ass. 

[ghost]

And you thought you had met the lowest common denominator of redneck.....



That's actually a real glass eye that the guy had made up. 

[Paelos]

Yeah, and it's for Kentucky of all things.

[ghost]

I don't think you'd seen anything like this except for an SEC school. 

[cmlancas]

I don't think you'd seen anything like this except for an SEC school. 

Glass eyes?  Yep.   

[01101010]

No need now: http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/27/14126193-university-of-kentucky-restricts-alcohol-at-tailgate-parties-in-response-to-post-game-fights

"...Capilouto on Thursday announced the alcohol ban from non-reserved tailgate spots in response to fights after UK lost to Western Kentucky University on Sept. 15. Also banned: DJs and bands."

I swear I saw this movie once before... I think it had Kevin Bacon and dancing in it.

[Paelos]

I've never been to Kentucky, but I'm assuming by "non-reserved" tailgaters, they mean the gas-station alumni who never actually took a class, but love to park on campus for football games and start shit?

Because we moved those people away from North Campus on UGA soil a long time ago too. This isn't that uncommon to enforce dry areas. People have taken things too far lately.

[01101010]

I've never been to Kentucky, but I'm assuming by "non-reserved" tailgaters, they mean the gas-station alumni who never actually took a class, but love to park on campus for football games and start shit?

Because we moved those people away from North Campus on UGA soil a long time ago too. This isn't that uncommon to enforce dry areas. People have taken things too far lately.

For what it is worth, and slightly off topic, I absolutely love Athens. Almost went to UGA for grad school... stingy bastards didn't match LSU's offer.

[Ingmar]

Also banned: DJs and bands.

wat

[ghost]

I've never been to Kentucky, but I'm assuming by "non-reserved" tailgaters, they mean the gas-station alumni who never actually took a class, but love to park on campus for football games and start shit?

Actually they are referring to the frat boys.  There is a video that's been passed around Kentucky of some frat dudes kicking the shit out of some poor guy and that's what started all this.   I'll see if I can track it down.  It pretty much shows Kentucky in all its glory.

[Paelos]

I've never been to Kentucky, but I'm assuming by "non-reserved" tailgaters, they mean the gas-station alumni who never actually took a class, but love to park on campus for football games and start shit?

Actually they are referring to the frat boys.  There is a video that's been passed around Kentucky of some frat dudes kicking the shit out of some poor guy and that's what started all this.   I'll see if I can track it down.  It pretty much shows Kentucky in all its glory.

Hmmm, well then they need to fucking relax. We have our fraternity row like 100 yards from campus and never have any problems.

[Ingmar]

I'm guessing that you have BYOB/3rd party bartender/cans-only etc. type rules then.

[Paelos]

I'm guessing that you have BYOB/3rd party bartender/cans-only etc. type rules then.

Pretty much.

[ghost]

I've never been to Kentucky, but I'm assuming by "non-reserved" tailgaters, they mean the gas-station alumni who never actually took a class, but love to park on campus for football games and start shit?

Actually they are referring to the frat boys.  There is a video that's been passed around Kentucky of some frat dudes kicking the shit out of some poor guy and that's what started all this.   I'll see if I can track it down.  It pretty much shows Kentucky in all its glory.

Hmmm, well then they need to fucking relax. We have our fraternity row like 100 yards from campus and never have any problems.

Yeah, well, new president feels the need to crack down.  Plus the video is pretty much viral in KY. 

And I don't buy the "no problems" thing.  It's fraternities with booze and a football game.  There are fights. 

[Paelos]

No, I'm serious. They moved several of the fraternities to patrolled lots in 2009. They built them new houses and made them University property. The UGA cops are in the area after every game, and we hire security for every party. The parking for the entire section is strictly enforced by both University officials and the police. Everyone has to have a pass, or you can't even drive there.

Things are really well controlled at our houses. We don't want a negative image at all given the shitstorms from early 2000 when ATO was kicked off campus for killing a guy, and several others lost charters for hazing/drugs.

[ghost]

 

[Paelos]

Today is Chipper Jones appreciation night at the Ted. I will be there amongst a standing room only crowd. Who doesn't love the Braves most loveable redneck?

Other than Mets fans.

[WayAbvPar]

/raises hand

[Paelos]

Look at that smile! LOVE HIM! 

[cmlancas]

/raises hand

/smacks you with said hand.

Chipper is loveable.  HIS NAME IS CHIPPER FOR CHRIST'S SAKE.

I might live in Tampa, and pull for the Rays now, but you never forget your first love.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3WtSKEMUio&sns=em

 

[Trippy]

You smacked the wrong hand.