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Journalism vs PR 19 Jul 2013 | 02:33 am
Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed; everything else is public relations. The above quote is generally attributed to George Orwell but it appears that he never said or wrot...
A Tale of Two Colleges 12 Jul 2013 | 12:59 am
Over the last seven days I’ve met with two relatively new college coaches, or at least new to my little corner of Ohio, to talk about ways to give our sport a higher profile. I’m very happy to report ...
Men’s High Jump Statistical Analysis 5 Jul 2013 | 02:23 am
Earlier today at the Daily Relay I mentioned the unusual depth of talent in the men’s high jump this year, most of it young, and wondered if it was among the best ever. After running some numbers, the...
Attendance analysis update 25 Jun 2013 | 04:09 am
I just recently got word that the numbers I used for my USATF Championships attendance analysis are, in a word, bogus. They in no way represent the actual number of people in the stadium. These tweets...
Des Moines Attendance Analysis 25 Jun 2013 | 01:58 am
One thing I saw all weekend while following the USATF Championships was that the spectator turnout was awful. Look at all those empty seats on the backstretch! What an embarrassment! When Friday’s br...
Owens in Captain America? 12 Jun 2013 | 11:41 pm
The next Captain America film is being shot in Cleveland (partially at least). A lawyer friend of mine who works in Cleveland just sent this via Facebook: Capt America filming in Cleveland. Scarlett J...
Worst. Announcing. Ever. 9 Jun 2013 | 05:17 am
Saturday’s live coverage of the NCAA Championships may have seen the worst announcing of all time. I do not believe I am engaging in hyperbole here. The list of errors and their egregiousness is unbel...
Island Adventure 4 Jun 2013 | 01:21 am
No phones, no lights, no motor car, not a single luxury. Like Robinson Crusoe, it’s primitive as can be. –”Gilligan’s Island” theme song WARNING: VACATION PHOTOS AHEAD! I spent this past weekend on Pe...
World Power Rankings — Men 31 May 2013 | 03:02 am
Prefontaine Classic edition Yesterday I posted my women’s power rankings for the events contested at this weekend’s Prefontaine Classic. Now it’s time for the men’s events. Those in bold are entered a...
World Power Rankings — Women 30 May 2013 | 01:16 am
Prefontaine Classic edition Who are the world’s best athletes right now? Here’s a rundown for the women’s events contested at this weekend’s big Nike Prefontaine Classic. Athletes slated to compete in...
