I will be at the UK game tonight watching them take on Auburn. I believe the outcome will be UK 74, Auburn 66.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
UK game tonight
I will be at the UK game tonight watching them take on Auburn. I believe the outcome will be UK 74, Auburn 66.
Heel injury forces Steele to end career at Alabama
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/mensbasketball/sec/2009-01-21-alabama-steele_N.htm
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama point guard Ronald Steele has decided to forego the rest of his senior season.
Crimson Tide coach Mark Gottfried announced the decision Tuesday evening after Steele had missed the past two games with a heel injury. The Tide lost both games.
He returned after missing all of last season following three knee operations. Steele was averaging nearly 13 points and four assists a game.
He is one of only two players in Tide history with 1,000 points and 400 assists in his career and was a preseason All-American as a sophomore. Then injuries took their toll.
Steele received a degree in financial planning in December of 2007.
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Tuesday, January 20, 2009
My NBA All-Star Votes
West
Guard - Chris Paul
Guard - Kobe Bryant
Forward - Dirk Nowitzki
Forward - A. Stoudemire
Center - A. Bynum
East
Guard - R. Rondo
Guard - D. Wade
Forward - Lebron James
Forward - Chris Bosh
Center - Dwight Howard
Guard - Chris Paul
Guard - Kobe Bryant
Forward - Dirk Nowitzki
Forward - A. Stoudemire
Center - A. Bynum
East
Guard - R. Rondo
Guard - D. Wade
Forward - Lebron James
Forward - Chris Bosh
Center - Dwight Howard
U of L beats the Fighting Irish and Pitt - who's next?
http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090120/SPORTS02/901200485/1028
Teammate Edgar Sosa labeled University of Louisville guards Andre McGee and Preston Knowles the "Microwave Twins" for their special brand of defensive pressure.
"They come out there and just heat the ball up," Sosa said. "I wish I could play defense like those guys. They can guard you 94 feet and just be on you."
McGee and Knowles no longer are starters, but they have latched on to their defensive roles during the Cardinals' five-game winning streak. They played a big part in disrupting the offensive flow in victories over nationally ranked Villanova, Notre Dame and Pittsburgh, which was No. 1 going into Saturday's game.
"That's what we try to hang our hats on, especially in crucial situations," said Knowles, a 6-foot-1, 190-pound sophomore. "We try to be reliable when Coach brings us in to stop their best player. If we can do that every single night, we're going to be a wonderful team."
The No. 9 Cards (13-3, 4-0 Big East) travel to Rutgers tomorrow night before heading to No. 8 Syracuse on Sunday. The Orange will present another challenge with a top-notch backcourt led by Johnny Flynn.
McGee and Knowles will be ready. McGee said the two feed off each other on defense, and some of their effectiveness comes from their preparation.
"We all have to really focus on how they are going to attack us and know what position we have to be in to make certain rotations," said McGee, a 5-foot-10 senior co-captain.
U of L coach Rick Pitino said the two do a great job of moving their feet and applying pressure without having to use their hands. It keeps both out of foul trouble.
Pitino singled out the Notre Dame game, when McGee helped fluster point guard Tory Jackson into seven turnovers.
"That's as fine a defensive performance as I've seen… just totally taking the point guard out of running the other team's offense," Pitino said. "He just did a wonderful job of that, and down the stretch it helped our other players get over screens. He buys time for players to get over screens. That's what both players do."
Pitino began the season alternating Sosa and McGee as starting point guard. Following the Minnesota loss, Pitino started Knowles and Smith in the backcourt for two games. When Sosa's performance against Kentucky solidified his starting role, Pitino felt most comfortable bringing McGee and Knowles off the bench for their defense.
It's been working since. Opposing guards have struggled thanks in part to McGee and Knowles.
South Florida's leading scorer Dominique Jones, who had averaged 17.1 points, was held to 11 on 1-of-10 shooting and four turnovers.
Villanova's Scottie Reynolds, after torching Seton Hall for 40 points, had just 11 against U of L to go with two assists and four turnovers.
Pitt point guard Levance Fields had a stellar 4.7-1 assist-to-turnover ratio until McGee and Knowles helped bait him into a season-high six turnovers. Fields had gone six of his previous seven games with one or zero turnovers.
"There are so many great scorers and great athletes, but there are few Bruce Bowen guys who really just strap down defenders," said McGee of the San Antonio Spurs' defensive stopper. "That's one thing I try to pride myself on."
In late-game situations, Pitino has gone with McGee and Knowles when he needed a defensive stop.
Against Villanova, McGee's tip of an in-bounds pass with four seconds left prevented the Wildcats from scoring the winning basket off the lob.
On Notre Dame's final possession in regulation, McGee hounded Jackson into making an errant pass to an empty space and Knowles deflected it into the backcourt. They helped prevent the Irish from getting a shot up despite having 24 seconds to do so.
Teammate Edgar Sosa labeled University of Louisville guards Andre McGee and Preston Knowles the "Microwave Twins" for their special brand of defensive pressure.
"They come out there and just heat the ball up," Sosa said. "I wish I could play defense like those guys. They can guard you 94 feet and just be on you."
McGee and Knowles no longer are starters, but they have latched on to their defensive roles during the Cardinals' five-game winning streak. They played a big part in disrupting the offensive flow in victories over nationally ranked Villanova, Notre Dame and Pittsburgh, which was No. 1 going into Saturday's game.
"That's what we try to hang our hats on, especially in crucial situations," said Knowles, a 6-foot-1, 190-pound sophomore. "We try to be reliable when Coach brings us in to stop their best player. If we can do that every single night, we're going to be a wonderful team."
The No. 9 Cards (13-3, 4-0 Big East) travel to Rutgers tomorrow night before heading to No. 8 Syracuse on Sunday. The Orange will present another challenge with a top-notch backcourt led by Johnny Flynn.
McGee and Knowles will be ready. McGee said the two feed off each other on defense, and some of their effectiveness comes from their preparation.
"We all have to really focus on how they are going to attack us and know what position we have to be in to make certain rotations," said McGee, a 5-foot-10 senior co-captain.
U of L coach Rick Pitino said the two do a great job of moving their feet and applying pressure without having to use their hands. It keeps both out of foul trouble.
Pitino singled out the Notre Dame game, when McGee helped fluster point guard Tory Jackson into seven turnovers.
"That's as fine a defensive performance as I've seen… just totally taking the point guard out of running the other team's offense," Pitino said. "He just did a wonderful job of that, and down the stretch it helped our other players get over screens. He buys time for players to get over screens. That's what both players do."
Pitino began the season alternating Sosa and McGee as starting point guard. Following the Minnesota loss, Pitino started Knowles and Smith in the backcourt for two games. When Sosa's performance against Kentucky solidified his starting role, Pitino felt most comfortable bringing McGee and Knowles off the bench for their defense.
It's been working since. Opposing guards have struggled thanks in part to McGee and Knowles.
South Florida's leading scorer Dominique Jones, who had averaged 17.1 points, was held to 11 on 1-of-10 shooting and four turnovers.
Villanova's Scottie Reynolds, after torching Seton Hall for 40 points, had just 11 against U of L to go with two assists and four turnovers.
Pitt point guard Levance Fields had a stellar 4.7-1 assist-to-turnover ratio until McGee and Knowles helped bait him into a season-high six turnovers. Fields had gone six of his previous seven games with one or zero turnovers.
"There are so many great scorers and great athletes, but there are few Bruce Bowen guys who really just strap down defenders," said McGee of the San Antonio Spurs' defensive stopper. "That's one thing I try to pride myself on."
In late-game situations, Pitino has gone with McGee and Knowles when he needed a defensive stop.
Against Villanova, McGee's tip of an in-bounds pass with four seconds left prevented the Wildcats from scoring the winning basket off the lob.
On Notre Dame's final possession in regulation, McGee hounded Jackson into making an errant pass to an empty space and Knowles deflected it into the backcourt. They helped prevent the Irish from getting a shot up despite having 24 seconds to do so.
Churchill broadens focus with new subsidiary
http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/stories/2009/01/19/daily16.html
Churchill Downs Inc. is restructuring its operations to broaden its focus from horse racing tracks to casino gambling, online betting and concerts.
Louisville-based Churchill Downs (NASDAQ: CHDN) announced Monday that it has created a subsidiary that will be led by current Churchill Downs racetrack president Steven Sexton, who will serve as president and CEO.
Churchill has begun a search to find someone to replace Sexton as president of the Louisville track, Churchill Downs said in a news release.
Sexton joined Churchill Downs Inc. in 2001 as president of Arlington Park Racecourse. He has been president of Churchill Downs racetrack since 2002 and has been a vice president of the parent company since 2006.
Churchill Downs officials could not immediately be reached for comment.
“The racing, gaming and entertainment we provide customers are very interdependent, regardless of whether they are delivered on-site at our tracks, casinos and OTBs, or online via TwinSpires.com or other online sites,” Churchill Downs Inc. president and CEO Robert Evans said in the release. “In the currently tough economic environment, many companies are announcing reorganizations and layoffs intended to reduce costs. Our changes here, however, are about aligning the right leaders at CDI with the strategic growth opportunities we believe exist.”
Churchill also has promoted William Carstanjen to chief operating officer, responsible for on-site operations, including racing and gambling, at Arlington Park, Calder Race Course, Churchill Downs and Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots. He also will oversee operations at all of the company’s off-track betting sites.
Carstanjen joined Churchill Downs Inc. in 2005 as executive vice president and chief development officer. In early 2008, he assumed operations responsibility for Fair Grounds and Calder.
James “Ted” Gay will replace Carstanjen as senior vice president overseeing business development. He has been with Churchill Downs Inc. since 2003.
Churchill Downs Inc. is restructuring its operations to broaden its focus from horse racing tracks to casino gambling, online betting and concerts.
Louisville-based Churchill Downs (NASDAQ: CHDN) announced Monday that it has created a subsidiary that will be led by current Churchill Downs racetrack president Steven Sexton, who will serve as president and CEO.
Churchill has begun a search to find someone to replace Sexton as president of the Louisville track, Churchill Downs said in a news release.
Sexton joined Churchill Downs Inc. in 2001 as president of Arlington Park Racecourse. He has been president of Churchill Downs racetrack since 2002 and has been a vice president of the parent company since 2006.
Churchill Downs officials could not immediately be reached for comment.
“The racing, gaming and entertainment we provide customers are very interdependent, regardless of whether they are delivered on-site at our tracks, casinos and OTBs, or online via TwinSpires.com or other online sites,” Churchill Downs Inc. president and CEO Robert Evans said in the release. “In the currently tough economic environment, many companies are announcing reorganizations and layoffs intended to reduce costs. Our changes here, however, are about aligning the right leaders at CDI with the strategic growth opportunities we believe exist.”
Churchill also has promoted William Carstanjen to chief operating officer, responsible for on-site operations, including racing and gambling, at Arlington Park, Calder Race Course, Churchill Downs and Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots. He also will oversee operations at all of the company’s off-track betting sites.
Carstanjen joined Churchill Downs Inc. in 2005 as executive vice president and chief development officer. In early 2008, he assumed operations responsibility for Fair Grounds and Calder.
James “Ted” Gay will replace Carstanjen as senior vice president overseeing business development. He has been with Churchill Downs Inc. since 2003.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Vote for NBA All Stars
http://forums.eog.com/nba-and-wnba-betting/cast-your-vote-nba-196270.html
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
David Meggett charged with rape, denied bond
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3832238
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Several months after he was charged with raping a South Carolina woman, former NFL running back David Meggett was in jail Wednesday on allegations of another sexual assault.
Meggett, 42, was arrested and charged with raping a 21-year-old woman in her North Charleston home, authorities said.
The woman told police she woke up at 1 a.m. Tuesday and found a man she knew as "Mike" sitting on her bed, according to an incident report. The man demanded that she repay $200 she owed him and raped her when she said she didn't have the money, police said.
Afterward, the man told her he was sorry and that she didn't have to repay him. The woman drove herself to the hospital, where Meggett later met her and was arrested, according to police records.
Meggett, who is listed as living in North Charleston, had been out on bond in connection with another sexual assault charge.
In September, he was charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct after a 17-year-old North Charleston woman told authorities she was raped by a man she knew as "Michael," according to police records.
Both South Carolina arrests occurred while Meggett was serving out two years' probation for a 2006 sexual battery charge in North Carolina. Authorities there allowed the Charleston native to serve his sentence in South Carolina and have been notified about both of Meggett's recent arrests, said Pete O'Boyle, spokesman for the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services.
North Carolina probation officials did not immediately return a phone message Wednesday.
The running back played for the New York Giants, the New York Jets and New England during his 10-year NFL career.
He was denied bond Tuesday night on charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and first-degree burglary, said Spencer Pryor, spokesman for the North Charleston police. He was being held Wednesday in the Charleston County jail, and it was unclear if he had an attorney.
Meggett has been acquitted on sex-related charges in the past. In 1990, while he was with the Giants, Meggett was found not guilty of soliciting sex from an undercover police officer in Baltimore. Eight years later, he was charged with assaulting a woman in a Toronto hotel room after she refused to continue having sex with him, but that charge was dropped.
The Patriots released Meggett in 1998 after the Toronto charge.
Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press
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