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Netflix Earns my Shift Back
March 15, 2008 by
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Lift, shift and retention! Blockbuster got the lift part correct. They were genius in creating plans that lured customers away from Netflix. Then they made the plans so great that customers fell in love with them. And then they cranked up the price 32% and are watching this customer...
Cavs in Tough Position - Sign Varejao
March 13, 2008 by
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With the Charlotte Bobcats and Anderson Varejao coming to terms on a 3-year deal that is reportedly in the $17MM range, I am going against my previous posts and saying it is now time for the Cavs to sign Varejao.After watching the Cavs play the Nets tonight, it is very apparent that...
Swope Blog Logo Design
March 01, 2008 by
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I've had a few people comment on and ask about the Swope Blog logo since it went up a month or so ago. I wish I could take the credit, but I'm pretty confident that my Illustrator work just isn't up to par with the rest of society's graphic designers.The logo was actually...
The Media is Out of Control
January 26, 2008 by
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Quick reminder for the media: Carie Underwood broke it off with Tony Romo because football, yes football, was all he cared about. Underwood said he spent too much time worrying about football and simply didn't have time for her.This may be a little late in posting, but after seeing...
BCS Blows Chance to Shine
January 25, 2008 by
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For the first time since the creation of the BCS, the BCS Selection Show had it's time to shine and blew it in a quick, uneventful half-hour show full of commercials and zero commentary.Unlike past years; fans, the media, football insiders and more, truly had no idea how the BCS...
Cavs on a Roll with Suns on Tap
January 24, 2008 by
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I'll be the first to say that I am very surprised by the Cavs recent play and surge in the Eastern Conference standings. I attribute the success to myself not criticizing their play in the last month. That and the play of Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Anderson Varejao and of course LeBron...
Swope Blog Logo Design
January 23, 2008 by
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I've had a few people comment on and ask about the Swope Blog logo since it went up a month or so ago. I wish I could take the credit, but I'm pretty confident that my Illustrator work just isn't up to par with the rest of society's graphic designers.
The logo was...
The 16-Team Playoff System
January 22, 2008 by
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The one time I think I have an original idea and it takes me only two minutes to realize I'm late to the scene yet again. The college bowl season has ended and BCS talk is still a hot topic, with everyone from coaches, school presidents and athletic directors to the media throwing...
The Media is Out of Control
December 20, 2007 by
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Quick reminder for the media: Carie Underwood broke it off with Tony Romo because football, yes football, was all he cared about. Underwood said he spent too much time worrying about football and simply didn't have time for her.
BCS Blows Chance to Shine
December 05, 2007 by
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For the first time since the creation of the BCS, the BCS Selection Show had it's time to shine and blew it in a quick, uneventful half-hour show full of commercials and zero commentary.
Cavs in Tough Position - Sign Varejao
December 05, 2007 by
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With the Charlotte Bobcats and Anderson Varejao coming to terms on a 3-year deal that is reportedly in the $17MM range, I am going against my previous posts and saying it is now time for the Cavs to sign Varejao.
BCS - Not If You Lose, It's When You Lose
November 21, 2007 by
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With the many, many flaws of the BCS scoring system, the one that really sticks out to me is how much the human element is taken into account with the polling formula. And, as we see year after year, when it comes to human rankings, it does not matter if you lose a game, it matters...
Cavs Win Friday On & Off Court
November 17, 2007 by
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I'm not one to root for a player to get injured or one to applaud an injury when it happens. But, with the news Friday that Larry Hughes will be out of the Cavs line-up for at least four weeks, I had to crack a smile.
AZ Republic Wipes Out This Morning
November 16, 2007 by
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Congratulations to the Arizona Republic newspaper this morning. The two biggest sports events in the state, Arizona Wildcats hosting the #2 Oregon Ducks and Phoenix Suns hosting the Chicago Bulls, had zero coverage in the paper this morning because the games finished too late.
Even D'Antoni Not Happy with Suns Fans
November 15, 2007 by
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I take a lot of flack for my constant abuse of Arizona sports fans and finally I have a qualified, recognizable name that is in agreement with me. Phoenix Suns Coach Mike D'Antoni came out strong against Suns fans for their lack of enthusiasm at home games following the Suns victory...
Grapefruit League No More by 2020
November 15, 2007 by
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The city of Sarasota, Florida recently voted down a measure that would have brought much needed renovations to the home of the Cincinnati Reds Spring Training facility. With the outcome of this vote, look for the inevitable to happen, a Red move to always sunny Arizona and the Cactus League.
Buckeyes Deserved the Booing Today
November 11, 2007 by
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Congratulations to Ron Zook and Illinois. Out coached, outplayed and Ohio State goes and proves everyone outside of Ohio correct. Ohio State's defense got pushed around more than Bonnie Bernstein during the post game raucous.
10 Random Hump Day Sports Thoughts
November 08, 2007 by
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1. ESPN2 will lead all cable channels in sports ratings tonight. Why? Akron U football is center stage.
2. America's number one sports channel could use a better college football analyst than The Bachelor.
3. I'm eating my words #1 - The Cavs are hurting and need some...
Suns Fans Fail to Set Curve
November 06, 2007 by
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With my Cavs coming into the desert only one time a year, my wife and I decided to pony up the money for some nice mid-court seats at US Airways Arena last night. From what we had heard, this is where the true sports fans of Arizona exist. Well, once again, Arizona sports fans failed to deliver.
Evidently the Cavs are Finished
October 28, 2007 by
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I have yet to read one NBA forecast that has the Cavs returning to the NBA finals this season. In fact, some outlets have them as the 5th best team in the East. Everyone seems to be jumping on the Leprechaun train. And I mean everyone. Is the media not the most predictable industry in the world?
Hats Off to Boston, but Not Happy
October 22, 2007 by
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Great comeback by Boston. You have to tip your hats to the Red Sox. They played hard and their line-up showed up from top to bottom the last three games. They showed what Cleveland seemed to lose all of the sudden after game 3: Heart! May you please roll over Colorado in the series...
I Couldn't Disagree More Mr. Rome
October 18, 2007 by
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As a Steelers fan, I should have been at Barnes & Noble the day My Life in and out of a Helmet was released. Especially being a big Bettis fan, but as usual, I let time go by until one day a couple weeks ago when I was watching Rome is Burning.
Manny Being...an Idiot, but that's Boston
October 18, 2007 by
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I always say I am going to let things go, but with the constant replays on ESPN and many other postings on the web, I have to get my two cents in on Mr. Manny Ramirez.
Having been a Tribe fan my entire life and during Manny's time spent in Cleveland, I can't say I remember...
Arizona Sports Fans Just Don't Get It
October 13, 2007 by
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I was going to let this one go, but after seeing the editorials in the Arizona Republic this morning, I just couldn't let it slide. Arizona sports fans simply don't have a clue. No passion, no loyalty and no understanding. What they do have is a million excuses and a never...
How Good are these Akron Zips
October 12, 2007 by
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The Akron Zips football team is off to a good start this season with a 3-3 record. Like me, at first glance, most people would consider a 3-3 record as a big disappointment. Digging deeper into the Zips three losses tells a different story.
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