"Onions, Double Order" - A closer look at Siena's "Maestro," Ronald Moore

Here is a great write-up on the tempo setter of Siena's offense, Ronald Moore.

From the New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/08/sports/ncaabasketball/08siena.html


And from the 2009 NCAA Tourney against Ohio State:

Newsday's Neil Best Gives Smithtown Students Props on His Blog!

Here is the transcript from Neil Best's Watchdog Blog, on Thursday, December 17th...from his visit to our classes here in Smithtown!!!

Smithtown students ask questions, Yankee Stadium comes down

8:14am By Neil Best

Sorry for lack of blogging the past 24 hours. Left basement for a good cause:

To speak to a group of high school students from Smithtown East and West with an interest in sports, sports business and sports journalism about my career.

I've spoken to many school groups over the years but these guys and gals (and their teachers) were the most interested and engaged I've ever encountered.
Good news for America's future!

Afterward I made a rare appearance at headquarters in Melville, where the parking lot seemed less full than it was in the 1980s.

Then on to the Islanders-Rangers game. Sure, the Rangers sleepwalked through parts of the game - especially the first period - but I was struck by the lack of energy and venom in the audience for the two old rivals.

So, what did I miss Wednesday? Baumbach some a story and some cool pictures of old Yankee Stadium coming down here.

Other than that, not much, apparently. Tiger made the front cover of the Post for the 19th consecutive day. Can he make it 'til Christmas?

GREAT JOB SMKTG and SMGT Students! You put SMITHTOWN ON THE MAP!!!

ENJOY RETIREMENT GEORGE STEINBRENNER: AKA THE BOSS

Today is a sad day for sports, as one of the best owners in baseball, if not the best, has offically retired. George M. Steinbrenner, III offically ended his 35 year tenure of running the team yesterday as he turned over control to his 39 year old son Hal.

As a little tribute to The Boss, or That Man (as he is commonly referred to in Newsday), I have put together a collection of a few links and 2 reels of Steinbrenner highlights in Seinfeld.

Browse at your leisure and enjoy:

Newsday Links:
http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/ny-spjean1121,0,2334240.column
http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/ny-georgesteinbrennerphotos,0,361726.photogallery
http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/ny-sphow1121,0,6956244.column
http://www.newsday.com/sports/ny-spwhy2112196118nov21,0,7662884.story
http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/ny-spjake215936177nov21,0,7265415.story
http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/ny-spboss1121,0,3443776.story

STEINBRENNER on SEINFELD TAKE 1



STEINBRENNER on SEINFELD TAKE 2

NJ Nets market to the unemployed...

Yesterday I posted about how TIME Magazine is going to cut several jobs from each of the magazines they own (including 40 from Sports Illustrated).

Today, the NJ Nets announced that they are reaching out and helping these new (along with other) unemployed people....

No Job = Free Basketball and Career Advice/Entry to their Job Fair.

Check it out here!

Mr. E

Sports (Non)Illustrated?

Interesting article that I just came across in the Sports Business Journal.....

It seems that Time Magazine company, which owns Sports Illustrated, is planning to severely cut its staff by December 1st. To avoid flat-out layoffs, the company is seeking 40 Sports Illustrated employees to volunteer to take the company's buyout program.

Here is part of the announcement:

Sports Illustrated needs 40 bodies gone within two weeks, says managing editor Terry McDonnell:

For the reasons outlined in Ann Moore’s reorganization announcement of 10/28/08, the Sports Illustrated Group will reduce the size of its staff across all properties. At the magazine, we will reduce staff in the following guild-covered categories:

• copy editors
• photographers
• designers
• photo equipment technicians
• picture catalogers
• picture researchers
• reporter-researchers
• research assistants
• writer-editors
• writer-reporters

A number of jobs not covered by the guild will also be eliminated at the magazine and across the group.

Approximately 40 guild and non-guild volunteers are needed over the next two weeks to avoid involuntary job eliminations. If the number of volunteers falls short by Monday, December 1, involuntary layoffs will begin.”

As you read this, what are some of the factors that you think might have caused a giant company like Time to have to make substantial cuts?

The entire article can be read here.

Be good.

Mr. E

John McCain, Barack Obama, and Michael Douglas Kick-off the 2008 World Series

OK, so anybody in my classes pretty much know how much I love (sarcastic) baseball on Fox Sports. They also know that I'll take it any day over TBS Baseball and ESPN (true story). Fox opened the World Series last night with this video clip, which for me, set an awesome tone to a ratings killer World Series real quick. Game 1 was well played...just lacked some major excitement for the general fan.

In the words of Warner Wolf, "Let's Go to the Videotape!"

BOOM!

Mr. E

Joe Torre - A Hall of Fame Manager with a True Class Act

New York or Los Angeles.....different uniform, same result. Even after a terrible NLCS for his Dodgers, Joe Torre took the high road to the off-season with his usual class act. Check it out for yourself here. (Joe Girardi, if you are reading, please take notes).

Joe Torre on Foxsports.com