U of L WBB on TV Tonight…plus a great article

Tonight the University of Louisville Women’s Basketball Team will be a part of ESPN’s Big Monday.  They are playing at Duke and the game will be televised on ESPN2. Normally I follow the games on my SportsCenter app which is a convenient way to keep up with the score, but it’s not the same as watching it live. Of course, I would love be at Cameron watching the game, but it’s pretty exciting they will be on ESPN.

ESPN  also featured a great article on the women’s program at Louisville.  They are doing well in their first year in the ACC, but play both Duke and Notre Dame this month, which will both be good games.  This article talks about the growth of the program and where they are headed. Click on the link to check it out:  Louisville coach Walz masters art of succession

Louisville Women’s Basketball TV Schedule

I just saw a tweet with a link to an article on GoCards.com.

The article lists the various games that will be broadcast. There are a few games on ESPN2 and ESPN3. So, if you can’t make all the games during the season (like me), there will be some opportunities to watch at home! Go Cards!!

Here’s a copy of the article:

The University of Louisville women’s basketball program is gaining additional coverage for the 2014-15 season. The Cardinals are slated to have 22 of their games available either on television or online.

On Wednesday, it was announced that five of Louisville’s home games were selected to be broadcast on ESPN3. Games also are available on the UofL Sports Radio Network produced by Learfield Sports, including locally on WKRD (790 AM) in Louisville.

Since the 2010-11 season, Louisville has appeared on ESPN’s family of networks 45 times, including 21 last year.

The Cardinals’ contest against in-state foe Western Kentucky on Nov. 25 is the first to be produced on ESPN3 followed by the Dec. 4 matchup against Iowa, which serves as part of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.

Louisville’s next game, a Dec. 7 tilt against Kentucky in the Battle of the Bluegrass, also will be featured on ESPN3. It marks the 50th meeting between the two programs since women’s basketball became a varsity sport at Louisville in 1975.

The other two additional games available on ESPN’s digital platform come during league play. Entering their first season in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Cardinals’ league opener against Georgia Tech on Jan. 2 as well as the Jan. 14 game against NC State both will air on ESPN3.

Prior to the announcement, seven of Louisville’s regular-season contests were tabbed for television in addition to an ESPN3 broadcast at Florida State on Jan. 22.

The Cardinals are scheduled to make two appearances on ESPN2’s Big Monday, first at Duke on Feb. 2 and then at Notre Dame on Feb. 23 in a Play 4Kay contest. Contests against Virginia (Jan. 18), Miami (Fla.) (Jan. 25), and Virginia (March 1) are slated for RSN/FOX, and the home game against North Carolina on Feb. 15 will be broadcast on ESPN2. Louisville’s road trip to Cal on Dec. 21 was picked up to be televised on the Pac-12 Network.

Louisville’s nine home games not selected for television coverage will be available to CardsTV subscribers through GoCards.com.

Louisville, ranked 12th in the Associated Press preseason poll, opens the 2014-15 campaign on the road at IUPUI on Nov. 14 before five-consecutive games at the KFC Yum! Center, beginning with UT Martin on Nov. 16.

Frank Caliendo as Morgan Freeman as LeBron

Pretty much anything LeBron trends now that he has made the decision to back to Cleveland.  I saw this link on Twitter where comedian Frank Caliendo reads LeBron’s Coming Home essay in the voice of Morgan Freeman on ESPN’s Mike & Mike.  It is very funny.  I enjoyed watching Mike & Mike stifle laughter as he read.

Check it out.

Jordan vs. LeBron

There have been countless comparisons between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Since they didn’t play at the same time, any argument over who is better is purely speculation (at least in my opinion). This video came across Twitter today and I thought it was a pretty sweet comparison of the two and shows just how much talent they display on the court.

Louisville Women Preseason #8

I saw on Facebook today that ESPN has released their early preseason rankings for 2013-2014 women’s basketball season. Louisville is ranked #8. Hopefully they can ride the wave of this year’s run to the Final Four and keep it going next season.

You can read the entire article on ESPN’s website, but here’s what they wrote about the Cardinals.

8. Louisville: Jeff Walz proved just how talented a coach he is during the NCAA tournament and Shoni Schimmel demonstrated that she can play under control and lead. Antonita Slaughter and Sara Hammond could really break out if the confidence they displayed the past four weeks carries over. Playing in the new American Athletic Conference won’t be nearly as tough as the old Big East or the ACC, the Cardinals’ destination in 2015.

Kid President’s Bracket

If you like Kid President, you’ll love this video. If you don’t like Kid President, watch anyway. Pretty funny. My guess is he will do about as well as just about everyone else.

Two Wild Basketball Shots

With the number of video cameras that are present at basketball games. more and more remarkable and unexpected shots find their way to the Internet. Just this week, two pretty crazy shots came across my computer screen.

The first is unique in that it happened in our area. During an 8th grade basketball game in Blanchester, this game-winning shot took place. You’ve got to watch closely as the action happens pretty quickly.

This second video came across ESPN Twitter feed. A unique way of making a long three-point shot.

Great ESPN Article on Indiana and Basketball

With Indiana basketball back in the national spotlight, ESPN did a great article on the connection between the state of Indiana and the game of basketball. The stereotype that you can find a basketball hoop on just about any stationary item in the state is reflected in this article.

The feature covers cities in Indiana, including Martinsville where John Wooden played high school ball and Indianapolis. It highlights not only John Wooden, but Bob Knight, Cody Zeller, Brad Stevens, Damon Bailey and more.

It’s a lengthy article and you can check it out on the ESPN website.

Here’s a couple quotes to whet your appetite:

“When I was growing up, you had your ABC, NBC, CBS and then you had Channel 4, the independent channel. Every Friday night, they’d have Indiana games and then Purdue games. So when I was a kid, that’s what you did. You’d sit there and watch.” (ESPN analyst and former Indiana player and assistant coach Dan Dakich)

“High school was more intimidating. You’d play in front of 7,000 people and three-quarters of them you’d know personally. That was pressure.” (Cody Zeller)

My senior year of high school, we were playing and every seat was taken and they filled in the track. It’s overwhelming. It really is Hoosiers. That’s why that movie makes so much sense.” (Jordan Hulls)

Go check it out! Go IU!

Must See Last Second Shot

The link to this came across Twitter. I watched it twice. Crazy, no look, lucky shot at the buzzer. Love the player and adult reactions.

Chris Hansen ESPN HoopGurlz on Syd

I already put this link on my Facebook, but wanted to share it through this media outlet as well. Chris Hansen is an ESPN HoopGurlz Writer and National Director of Prospects.  While Syd was at the Fab 5 Camp in Georgia, Chris Hansen took some time to interview her and published this article on the ESPN website.

Since it’s already been on Facebook, I won’t repost it here.  Here’s the opening part of the article.  You can click on the link to read it in its entirety.

’14 Brackemyre nears decision, elite status

Sydney Brackemyre of Harveysburg, Ohio, used the EBA Fab Five Camp to make a play at elite status in the 2014 class while her recruitment nears its apex.

Here’s a link to the ESPN article.