A message to new readers of this blog:
I am not a believer of forcing the issue, in terms of providing content for this blog that is. I do enjoy the stolen base and the squeeze bunt however.
Although I have been writing quite frequently lately, there will be times when that is not the case. You see, I believe in quality not quantity. The quality part is a matter of debate for some of you I’m sure.
There are a number of great Mets Blogs out in the blogosphere which helps makes this team fun to follow. There are also a number of them out there that aren’t so great. One reason for this, in my humble opinion, is some people tend to force the issue and post content just for the sake of posting content.
For example……just kidding. Shame on those of you who thought I might actually call out a a fellow blogger. I’m not trying to turn this into Tupac versus Biggie people. No matter what my opinion about content is, I still respect everyone that puts themselves out there. I got nothin’ but love for ya. For those of you wishing I called someone out, you stay classy San Diego.
Speaking of San Diego. A friend of mine (thanks DeWayne!) forwarded me an article from the San Diego Tribune about how Butler has succeeded in men’s basketball with kids from the fine state of Indiana.
Why is this relevant?
1. I felt like writing.
2. There really isn’t a topic about the Mets that is worth writing about today. I could force out a piece about Willie Harris and why he will or won’t be a diamond in the rough this year for the Amazin’s. Anyone who feels they have strong evidence at this point to support either argument is plain silly. We are only three games into the season.
3. This is my blog, and I don’t have the time or the desire to start another blog about Butler Basketball. That seems kind of pointless to me for only one piece.
Let me make sure everyone is clear about something. I am definitely pulling for the Bulldogs, as I live less than an hour away from campus depending on the traffic on 69. However, I am not a fan. There is more than one program in the Hoosier state.
4. The article from the Sand Diego Trib is on point and a great read. I felt it would give some of you New Yorkers an idea on the sports culture here in corn land.
So give it a read, enjoy, and then root for the Bulldogs tonight. Feel free to let me know what your take on it is. Have a great off day!
Tags: Butler, Midwestropolitan
April 4, 2011 at 2:17 pm |
Jason,
Do you think Stevens stays put until the Indiana job opens again? It seems like the only plausible and logical move for him down the line – Indiana is still Indiana and I’m sure the money will talk. Personally I hope he remains at Butler and keeps them among the national elite. So far this decade there is not a better program (win or lose tonight). 2 years, 2 title game appearances.
April 4, 2011 at 4:13 pm |
Tom,
You bring up the 800lb gorilla in the room that everyone in Indy is trying to ignore (fan wise that is). I am in the same boat in terms of wanting him to stay but I am also realistic that everyone has a price.
It is hard to say what will happen with him. Agreed that IU is the most logical move as there are a few rumblings down in Bloomington about Tom Crean.
IU fans are the “Yankee” fans of the state in terms of their obnoxiousness. They won’t be content missing the dance too much longer.
That being said, Indianapolis is a very under rated town. It is a great place to live and has a little bit of everything. A nice place to raise a family.
The fact that Butler is a private university is helpful in this situation. If money is the motivator for Stevens, they have the ability to make quick decisions to try to keep him. I’m just not sure there is enough in the kitty.
Another case in point, he is not your atypical D1 head coach. He quit his job working for a pharmaceutical company to volunteer at Butler. One year later they gave him a full time job as an assistant. Everyone knows the rest.
I don’t personally know the guy so I couldn’t say he doesn’t have an ego. If ego is his motivator, he has the opportunity to become a living legend (if he isn’t already there) in a state that is insane about the game of basketball.
April 4, 2011 at 5:22 pm |
Good post Jason, I think Brad Stevens could be a lifer and why couldn’t Butler turn in to the next Duke (it’s well on its way now). Small private school in a hoops crazed state, with no real football program to speak of at the university…..
April 4, 2011 at 5:23 pm |
Oh yeah and Go Cubs! 2-2, on our way to a season of mediocrity
April 4, 2011 at 8:10 pm |
I think Butler will have to make some major upgrades to their facilities to keep him around and happy regardless of how loyal he is. I found it interesting that as soon as Butler took out Pitt, ESPN followed him around and gave a tour of the very modest facilities they work with. It was interesting timing to get his name back on the map as far as the “it” coach of the moment (along with Shaka Smart). I seriously doubt he’s on his way out any time soon and it’ll take a great job to make it happen too – a job that pays probably 3M/year at a program with the prestige of Kentucky or Indiana
July 18, 2011 at 10:54 pm |
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