Welcome to my blog From The Cheap Seats.
First of all, a couple of things on the title. It took me all of about 35 seconds to find it in the book of Biggest Sports Clichés of all-time. Also, it is somewhat ironic (I admit that I like Alanis Morissette, and have no idea what the true definition of irony really is) that as a member of the media I usually have a press pass and get to enjoy the best seat in the house.
That said, I am a weekend sportscaster with $300 and a 2003 Dodge Stratus RT (6-disc changer) to my name so when I do attend a sporting event, you will find me among the mongrels in the cheap seats.
As for the purpose of my musings? I hope to narrate about and drop some knowledge on the sports scene and whatever else happens to be on my mind. Also, at the end of each reading I will ask, in the words of General Maximus Decimus Meridius: “Are you not entertained?!?!?!”
On a serious note, I sat in on Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard’s press conference Monday morning. It came on the heels of his statement to the Cyclone fans, stating basically that Greg McDermott will be back next season. This ends weeks of speculation that Big Mac would be let go after winning just 4 conference games in his 4th year at the helm.
For all of us that have had the pleasure of dealing with McDermott this is a good thing. Although, he will have to start winning eventually. As my great-great-grandfather Seamus McKnight used to say, the proof is in the pudding and right now, the pudding doesn’t taste good in
On the court, March Madness is in full effect. Three tournaments down, about one hundred to go by my count. JW (John Walters) and I are taking off this morning for the Big 12’s in KC. I’ll be blogging from that glorious event so be sure check in every 30 seconds or so.
Speaking of the Big 12 Tournament, will the Cyclone men be able to make some noise on day one? My answer: Most likely not, but don’t be surprised if they give stumbling
The reason I won’t commit is because the Cyclones remind me of my high school girlfriend. On paper they look good and have great taste in 1970’s cinema, but you’re just not sure if they’ll be there for you for a full 40 minutes.
Either way, we expect the ISU women to make a run so we should be posted up in the city of…. whatever the catchy nickname for
Be sure to check back for partial and full reports as time allows.
Murph
