HIGHBROW
First, the smart stuff. Mike Litos makes a modest proposal for a CAA basketball kickoff extravaganza, which actually isn’t a bad idea. Read it and then come back to the blog.
It’s worth a lively discussion. I still think Atlantic City is a better location than Philadelphia, for a couple of reasons. No. 1, it’s more of a destination city. No. 2, it’s a better place to promote the festive atmosphere he’s driving towards. No. 3, no CAA school resides in its borders. No. 4, and this is speculation, albeit educated speculation, Boardwalk Hall would likely come at a more reasonable price than any Philly venue.
The chances of an event like this happening are remote, mainly because schools won’t want to give up a home game and potential revenue. Unless you’re Towson or Georgia State, in which case you might save money. That being said, I love the idea because it’s totally outside the box. Nobody really does anything like this, and it would make a splash.
I also need a work-sponsored trip to Atlantic City. Not even going to lie about that.
LOWBROW
Now this is how you handle a job interview.
Jul 21, 2011 @ 17:24:46
I read the Pulitzer-worthy piece, and agree with its premise !!
Seriously, I give you credit for understanding the main point (and not believing it’s an actual proposal on Yeager’s desk…) Of course there’s a million logistical issues and legit reasons why this could never be done. You can pick any five and shut it down today, close your mind to the possible, to what can be.
But you cannot get around the statement it makes and the upside of being the first to do something wholly new and possibly ground-breaking. If those in positions of influence and power would eat just little bit for the greater good, we may be on to something, and really if it blew up it’s a one year thing.
Crusty Europeans thought the sun revolved around the Earth. Henry Ford didn’t build a faster horse. Camden Yards had its doubters. Who put that hockey game outdoors?
It’s just a basketball game.
Jul 21, 2011 @ 17:54:56
Agreed. The CAAHoops.com/Mike Litos Basketball Kickoff, presented by Trump Taj Mahal would give the league a chance to be a trailblazer.