Wednesday was one of the bigger news days in the history of Oklahoma sports, considering it was August and not a ballgame one was played, so far as I know, beyond the RedHawks.
But look at what we had: 1. OU Media Day (and Fan Appreciation Day). The first chance to talk to the 2008 Sooners, plus an estimated 10,000 fans who came to get autographs from their heroes; 2. Release of the NBA schedule, which for a new NBA city is a big deal; 3. Bobby Murcer’s memorial service, which drew the most regal of pinstripes — Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte, Yankee manager Joe Girardi, GM Brian Cashman and Reggie Jackson.
It all made for a crowded sports page and crowded sportscasts. Here’s how big it was. All three events made the front page — the main front page — of The Oklahoman. We ran a big picture of Sam Bradford signing autographs, a story on why the NBA team won’t have Saturday home games this season and a smaller photo of Pettitte and Jeter at Murcer’s service.
This is what happens in a major-league city. Multiple events of major importance collide, and fans and media have to make choices or cram a lot of commitments into a short time frame. That’s what makes it fun. And the games haven’t even started.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:06 am
Why is it when OSU’s Gundy closed practices or scrimmages the media thought it was the end of the world, but when OU’s Stoops does it the media falls all over itself to explain how reasonable it is?
August 8th, 2008 at 11:32 am
LSU blogs say Jarvis has a drug problem and that he’ll be OK if he keeps his “nose” clean. Any truth to the rumor?