It's been a while.
Football season only saw three wins for the Trojans, but at the same time at least there were only 9 losses.
For the women's basketball team, they almost got to three, but the losses wouldn't stop rolling in.
2-25. Twenty-five. That's just dismal at best.
And worse still? They have to go to the conference tournament.
It is the worst season on record for the women's team at Troy.
And for the men's team, things didn't look much better.
They only managed 10 wins.
But on the bright side, they did end the year with two straight conference victories, which is something they hadn't done all season.
Now, on to the conference tournament.
The saving grace is we're heading to baseball and softball season, and so far, that's meant lots of wins.
The softball team racked in 5 in a row to start the year and claimed the Southeastern Louisiana Lion Classic title, but then played host to top ten ranked Missouri who handed them their first loss.
They have improved their record to 11-2 after participating in the Frost Classic in Chattanooga, Tenn. this weekend.
Last but certainly not least, baseball.
They won the SunBelt conference championship last year, and they're looking to make it back-to-back titles.
They started the year off with a series win over Central Michigan and followed that with a road trip to Southern Miss where they won Friday night, but lost the next two games in the series.
They'll have the chance for redemption Tuesday night at home against Samford.
And I'll proudly be in attendance!
Here's hoping Spring sports go better than the Fall and Winter did.
If not, it's going to be a long semester.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Sports Saturday
For the first Saturday in quite some time, I haven't had a sport to cover.
So, what do I do?
Spend all day in front of the TV and listening to the radio, tuning in to, you guessed it, sports!
Tuned in to the Kentucky v. Vandy game earlier today only to see the Commodores fall in the end.
The Wildcats prove time and again they are worthy of the number 1 spot, but will they make it all the way to the Final Four again? Maybe. Maybe not.
Doesn't seem like March Madness is just a few weeks away, but I'm looking forward to it.
It's like Christmas for hoops fans. It's hard to beat non-stop basketball for two days straight!
Back to today's schedule though.
Saw a little of the LSU v. Ole Miss game, but then came the big ticket item.
Trojan Baseball.
The Troy Trojans are on the road in Hattiesburg, Miss. taking on Southern Miss this weekend and took the first game of the series Friday night 3-0.
The Trojans star pitcher Tyler Ray grabbed his 14th straight win on T-Ray Friday.
But today's game wasn't as favorable for the Trojans.
They fell to Southern Miss 2-1, though it wasn't without a bit of controversy.
Troy will have to pick up the win tomorrow afternoon in order to win their second series of the season.
The Trojan Softball team also was in action today and I kept up with the stats online.
They picked up a come from behind victory over Cleveland State earlier in the day and currently hold a lead over Tennessee Tech.
The Trojan Women's Basketball team was in action as well in the regular season finale, but with a 2-24 record heading into the game, I'm not sure how many people really kept up with the game. I know they lost a close one to FAU, but I really didn't pay attention.
Currently, I'm tuning in to the Kansas v. Mizzou game, because a top 5 matchup that goes into overtime is too good to pass up.
Back to Troy. The Men's Basketball team wraps up their season tonight as well at Florida Atlantic, and I will proudly be tuning in to Barry McKnight as he gives the call for the game.
Hopefully the men can win another game in the sunshine state to gain more momentum heading into the conference tournament.
After the men's game, I might tune in to whatever game happens to be on ESPN. Otherwise, I'm all sports-out till the baseball team takes the diamond again tomorrow afternoon.
Go Trojans!
So, what do I do?
Spend all day in front of the TV and listening to the radio, tuning in to, you guessed it, sports!
Tuned in to the Kentucky v. Vandy game earlier today only to see the Commodores fall in the end.
The Wildcats prove time and again they are worthy of the number 1 spot, but will they make it all the way to the Final Four again? Maybe. Maybe not.
Doesn't seem like March Madness is just a few weeks away, but I'm looking forward to it.
It's like Christmas for hoops fans. It's hard to beat non-stop basketball for two days straight!
Back to today's schedule though.
Saw a little of the LSU v. Ole Miss game, but then came the big ticket item.
Trojan Baseball.
The Troy Trojans are on the road in Hattiesburg, Miss. taking on Southern Miss this weekend and took the first game of the series Friday night 3-0.
The Trojans star pitcher Tyler Ray grabbed his 14th straight win on T-Ray Friday.
But today's game wasn't as favorable for the Trojans.
They fell to Southern Miss 2-1, though it wasn't without a bit of controversy.
Troy will have to pick up the win tomorrow afternoon in order to win their second series of the season.
The Trojan Softball team also was in action today and I kept up with the stats online.
They picked up a come from behind victory over Cleveland State earlier in the day and currently hold a lead over Tennessee Tech.
The Trojan Women's Basketball team was in action as well in the regular season finale, but with a 2-24 record heading into the game, I'm not sure how many people really kept up with the game. I know they lost a close one to FAU, but I really didn't pay attention.
Currently, I'm tuning in to the Kansas v. Mizzou game, because a top 5 matchup that goes into overtime is too good to pass up.
Back to Troy. The Men's Basketball team wraps up their season tonight as well at Florida Atlantic, and I will proudly be tuning in to Barry McKnight as he gives the call for the game.
Hopefully the men can win another game in the sunshine state to gain more momentum heading into the conference tournament.
After the men's game, I might tune in to whatever game happens to be on ESPN. Otherwise, I'm all sports-out till the baseball team takes the diamond again tomorrow afternoon.
Go Trojans!
Friday, February 24, 2012
The best way to get the true experience
Everyone has their favorite way to experience the game.
Whether it's being at the venue cheering on your team, being in front of the TV in the comfort of your home, or listening to the radio announcer call the game.
So, which is best?
I have to say, there's nothing like the atmosphere of being in the stadium.
Nothing tops the fans, the cheers, the pop of a baseball on a bat, the sound of pads and helmets colliding on a football field, and the P.A. announcers and their quirky catch phrases.
But if you don't have the option of being at the game, do you rely on the TV or the radio?
Or are you one of those people that watches the game with the TV on mute while listening to the radio?
I'm going to stick to just going with one or the other, but if that's where you fall, carry on my friend. I can't blame you.
For me personally, the radio wins hands down.
Why?
Sure with TV you've got the pleasure of seeing the action as it happens and visually keeping up with the game.
But the TV announcers, well, they aren't always completely informed and sometimes can cause true fans more trouble than convenience (though certainly not in all cases).
It's ironic I'm saying this since I want to go into TV broadcasting. I'm certainly not discouraging anyone from watching the games this way, and it depends on the sport you're talking about too, but i'll get into that in a minute.
The advantages of the radio are some that I can't see passing up.
The radio announcer knows the team. No, really. He knows them. He didn't just get assigned the game, learn the players names as best he could, and take a stab at it (I'm not saying all TV guys are this way).
He eats, sleeps, and breathes his team's sport.
That, I can admire.
He puts so much passion into the game and into the team, how can it not be infectious?
Tuning in to the radio also gives you the listener the pleasure of creating the scenery in your mind.
Usually, you know the setting of the game you're tuning in to. But you can't see the action happening before your eyes. However, sometimes seeing it with your mind is even better. You create the action that the announcer is broadcasting through his descriptions and details.
I'll admit that my opinion on this could change depending on the sport, but in general, I truly love listening to games on the radio.
For football? Sure, you can't beat being in the stadium or on the field, but hearing the announcer say "Massaquoi massacres him" when your defensive tackle takes out the ball carrier, well, it doesn't get much more vivid for the imagination.
I love watching football in person and on TV, but the radio still adds a flair that TV can't for me.
And for baseball, it's just different listening to the guys who know your team fill the time between pitches, versus the guys who throw out stats and the things they read up on during the week to fill TV time.
All this is coming from a sports broadcaster, not a radio broadcaster. But I have worked in radio before.
Describe it to me and let me visualize it in my mind.
Whether it's being at the venue cheering on your team, being in front of the TV in the comfort of your home, or listening to the radio announcer call the game.
So, which is best?
I have to say, there's nothing like the atmosphere of being in the stadium.
Nothing tops the fans, the cheers, the pop of a baseball on a bat, the sound of pads and helmets colliding on a football field, and the P.A. announcers and their quirky catch phrases.
But if you don't have the option of being at the game, do you rely on the TV or the radio?
Or are you one of those people that watches the game with the TV on mute while listening to the radio?
I'm going to stick to just going with one or the other, but if that's where you fall, carry on my friend. I can't blame you.
For me personally, the radio wins hands down.
Why?
Sure with TV you've got the pleasure of seeing the action as it happens and visually keeping up with the game.
But the TV announcers, well, they aren't always completely informed and sometimes can cause true fans more trouble than convenience (though certainly not in all cases).
It's ironic I'm saying this since I want to go into TV broadcasting. I'm certainly not discouraging anyone from watching the games this way, and it depends on the sport you're talking about too, but i'll get into that in a minute.
The advantages of the radio are some that I can't see passing up.
The radio announcer knows the team. No, really. He knows them. He didn't just get assigned the game, learn the players names as best he could, and take a stab at it (I'm not saying all TV guys are this way).
He eats, sleeps, and breathes his team's sport.
That, I can admire.
He puts so much passion into the game and into the team, how can it not be infectious?
Tuning in to the radio also gives you the listener the pleasure of creating the scenery in your mind.
Usually, you know the setting of the game you're tuning in to. But you can't see the action happening before your eyes. However, sometimes seeing it with your mind is even better. You create the action that the announcer is broadcasting through his descriptions and details.
I'll admit that my opinion on this could change depending on the sport, but in general, I truly love listening to games on the radio.
For football? Sure, you can't beat being in the stadium or on the field, but hearing the announcer say "Massaquoi massacres him" when your defensive tackle takes out the ball carrier, well, it doesn't get much more vivid for the imagination.
I love watching football in person and on TV, but the radio still adds a flair that TV can't for me.
And for baseball, it's just different listening to the guys who know your team fill the time between pitches, versus the guys who throw out stats and the things they read up on during the week to fill TV time.
All this is coming from a sports broadcaster, not a radio broadcaster. But I have worked in radio before.
Describe it to me and let me visualize it in my mind.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Superbowl Dreams
I never got the chance to update my blog about the Superbowl, but what a game it was.
Of course, I wouldn't know as I was sick during the game and slept through most of it.
But I did get the chance to learn a little bit about it from one of the athletes that participated in the game.
Check out my feature story on the Troy Trojans own Jerrel Jernigan!
Of course, I wouldn't know as I was sick during the game and slept through most of it.
But I did get the chance to learn a little bit about it from one of the athletes that participated in the game.
Check out my feature story on the Troy Trojans own Jerrel Jernigan!
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Lin
Need I say more?
He went from the hottest topic on the east coast after his first start, to the hottest topic in the country by the weekend.
The nicknames say it all.
Linsanity. All I Do is Lin. Linning. International Lin-sation.
This kid became a superstar overnight.
And there's a reason why. He's good!
But if he wasn't in New York would the phenomenon of "Lin" have occurred? Maybe not as fast, but how can you not like this kid?
He had 114 points in his career nine days ago. After his first four starts, he nearly doubled that with 109.
He's being compared to Tim Tebow for his ability to capture the nation and keep God at the forefront of his story.
He's a true role model who had a tougher road than Tebow to make it to the big time, but he did it, and he's succeeding.
For Lin, nothing is impossible. Or Lin-possible.
He went from the hottest topic on the east coast after his first start, to the hottest topic in the country by the weekend.
The nicknames say it all.
Linsanity. All I Do is Lin. Linning. International Lin-sation.
This kid became a superstar overnight.
And there's a reason why. He's good!
But if he wasn't in New York would the phenomenon of "Lin" have occurred? Maybe not as fast, but how can you not like this kid?
He had 114 points in his career nine days ago. After his first four starts, he nearly doubled that with 109.
He's being compared to Tim Tebow for his ability to capture the nation and keep God at the forefront of his story.
He's a true role model who had a tougher road than Tebow to make it to the big time, but he did it, and he's succeeding.
For Lin, nothing is impossible. Or Lin-possible.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
This week in Sports
Well, I may not know what happened elsewhere, but I know that I had a busy week in sports! And a few firsts!
For the first time in my short career, I was a part of a live shot! And, not to sound conceited, but I rocked it. It went great! It was the first live shot TrojanVision had done in four years, and I was honored to be a part of it! I was on the air live from Sartain Hall, the site of a basketball double-header, and made three appearances on the show. I was scheduled to have an interview to do live on the air, but with ten minutes to go, that was scrapped and I had to come up with some way to fill time! Here's a link to the video! I come in at the 7:00 mark and 11:30 mark! :)
I also had the opportunity to film Trojan Sports Now by myself! That's because my co-host was sick, so I hope he's better soon, but it was another awesome opportunity! When that video is up online I'll post a link to it as well.
Hope your week was as exciting and eventful as mine!
For the first time in my short career, I was a part of a live shot! And, not to sound conceited, but I rocked it. It went great! It was the first live shot TrojanVision had done in four years, and I was honored to be a part of it! I was on the air live from Sartain Hall, the site of a basketball double-header, and made three appearances on the show. I was scheduled to have an interview to do live on the air, but with ten minutes to go, that was scrapped and I had to come up with some way to fill time! Here's a link to the video! I come in at the 7:00 mark and 11:30 mark! :)
I also had the opportunity to film Trojan Sports Now by myself! That's because my co-host was sick, so I hope he's better soon, but it was another awesome opportunity! When that video is up online I'll post a link to it as well.
Hope your week was as exciting and eventful as mine!
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