My new favorite website

www.wagrankings.com

A site where you can see and rank the wives and girlfriends of sports figures. Don't you just love the internet?

By the way, here's the inspiration for today's stripper name. Her name is Natalia Fassi. Find out more on the site.

It's been too long

Sorry for the distance between posts. Things have been pretty crazy. Let's get caught up. I've been at ESPN for a little over two months now, and I am starting to get some things figured out. Geoff and I started on March 17th, and Erin started the morning show in April. We've gotten good response from both, as well as for The Bottom Line with Sean and Chip from 2-4. We are just about to get some final word on our tower situation, and then we hope the station gets out to even more people. I think we have a good foundation to build on. Now we need to grow the thing into the monster we think it can be. Sponsors are starting to take notice, so keep spreading the word about 1530 ESPN Austin to anybody that asks.

The www.espnaustin.com website has been awful for a while, but we are working on it. Our new lineup is finally posted (thanks AK) and many folks are listening at work. The other stuff will come in time, so please be patient. I will use this as my web outlet until the other site is up and running. So check here for what's happening on our show and on the station...like...

We'll be out at Merkaba Lounge tomorrow like we are every Friday (I35 and Wells Branch Parkway) Come say hi, get some free stuff, and register for cool prizes, like Merle Haggard tickets.

Finally, thanks again to everyone who has supported me and the station. Thanks to the Orangblood folks that have given me a chance, and to the Aggies and others that have given Geoff a fair shake. We are much further along than I thought we would be after only 2 months. Geoff's say anything personality reminds me of Brian Jones at times, and the energy he creates is great. He proves each day that he should have been given a show much sooner. His ideas and goals for the show will keep us growing for a long time, and I am just trying to live up to the standard. I hope in time I can bring as much to the show as he does. Above all else, I think it comes across that we respect each other and have a good time. A guy called us today and said he listens on his drive from Ft. Hood to Pflugerville. That's great to hear. We know there are many others out there like that. Thanks for letting The Drive into your life and giving 1530 a listen.

And if you listened to the blog talk radio show in the past, stay tuned. I'm putting together a show to show off the station and rant a little on my own. I'll have more details later.

And then there were 8

So much for DJ not having a big game in the tournament, huh? What a line. 10-18, 23 pts, 7 ass, only 2 To's. Plus I thought what Damien James was able to do against the Lopez boys was huge. Connor helped frustrate them on D as well. And how about Dexter's minutes? 10 to be exact. 4 pts, and 6 big boards, including a couple when they put it away after Stanford had cut it to 1. Plus I always check out Mason's line afterwords. 7 pts, 8 boards, 6 ass, 2 to's. The man just does his job.

Now the question is simple: Can Texas solve Memphis? All the talk about the Lopez twins proved to be hollow because Texas was the better all around team. Stanford couldn't hit from outside, and they got away from their game. Memphis doesn't do that. They attack you from the tip with a big, athletic team. This match up has concerned Texas fans because of what they saw when USC took Texas out last year. The big guards of USC gave them fits. Well here we go again. The starting guards for UT are 5'11", 6', and 6'2". Memphis starts 6'7", 6'3", and 6'6". Bottom Line, DJ must be fantastic. He has to find seems and press the action to create chances for others. A.J. has to get open and knock his shot down. But don't forget the match up down low in this one. Dozier and Dorsey are both 6'9" and super athletic. How will Damien and Connor match up? Can they get Dorsey out of his game? He has proven to be a hot head at times. Here's another question. Who does Justin Mason guard? Rose? So who guards CDR? Do you try Damien there at all? This is a tough match up for anyone, even a team as athletic as Texas. Tip time is 1:20 on Sunday. You can hear the Westwood One broadcast on 1530 in Austin or on www.espnaustin.com

Speaking of, thanks to those of you that have followed me to 1530 and checked out the show. We're still in the process of feeling it out, but I think the chemistry is good. We have a great time and I think that comes across. Add that to what Sean and Chip do 2-4, and I really like the product we put out from 2-7 every day. Check it out when you get a chance and let me know what you think. Enjoy the Elite 8

First show thoughts and an Ooops from the Aggies

Thanks to those of you that sent along good wishes for my first show on ESPN. I thought it went well for a first show. The time seemed to fly by which is great, and I think Geoff and I will work great together.

A couple of reminders: Listen for how to win Houston Regional tickets this week. Sean and Chip give away a pair tomorrow and so do we. We've got two more pair at Joe's Bar and Grill where we'll be watching games on Thursday (5th St. and West Ave. kinda near Hut's). Then next Wednesday, they'll be a pair on Sean and Chip and a pair on our show. So keep your ears open.

Ok, on to the Aggies

If you're going to display something like this, shouldn't you check the guy's shirt in the bow and arrow shot? This was sent to me by one of my dad's best friends who, yes, lives in Lubbock and went to TT


Click on the picture if you need to. He's wearing a Tech shirt. Come on Army.

New Show starts Monday

The full truth can now be told. Starting Monday, there will be an adjusted lineup on 1530 ESPN Austin. Chip Brown and Sean Adams are moving to the 2-4 slot. This will enable both of them to better cover the Longhorns and do all they need to do. The show is called "The Bottom Line". Then from 4-7, it will be me and Geoff Ketchum of Orangebloods.com on "The Drive". You could hear some stuff you heard on the old shows, and you'll hear plenty of new stuff. We are all excited about what it could become. Check us out on 1530 in Austin and on www.espnaustin.com

Phone 447-ESPN

Email Sean and Chip, thebottomline@espnaustin.com
Email me and Geoff, thedrive@espnaustin.com

Also, be listening at 5:30 on Monday for a chance to win tickets to anywhere Southwest Airlines flies in the continental U.S.

4 months and 13 days

That's how long I was out of a full time job. I am happy to report that the reason I have been away from the web show for a few days is that I have been securing employment. Starting on Monday, I will be working for 1530 ESPN Austin in a variety of roles. Because of that, I am unable to finish out the basketball season calling the UT Women with Craig. I wish I could have finished the season, but when opportunity knocks, sometimes you can't tell it that the timing is bad. This is a decision that allows me to achieve the 2 goals I had when I got laid off: stay in radio and stay in Austin.

So if you're riding around Austin, check out 1530. Or catch it on the net at www.espnaustin.com

You can catch Geoff Ketchum from 2-3, and Sean Adams and Chip Brown from 3-7. Plus, stay tuned as some exciting changes are right around the corner.

Once again, thanks to all my supporters out there that have called, emailed, and just generally cared how I was doing. Special thanks to Astros Kimm and Sal in NYC for going above and beyond. I appreciate the support for the blog and the web show. I'm not sure what will happen with the web show right now, but stay tuned for that as well. I will try to blog often and keep things updated.

Fianlly, thanks to all those that have supported me over the years. I will try to call all those that need a call ASAP. Please be patient. A thanks also to those that will continue to support me in the future.

Big win

I guess it was appropriate that on Texas Independence Day, Texas would score a big victory over Oklahoma. The UT women played a complete team game and got another big resume win for the committee to check out. They may still need to get to 20 wins to be in for sure, but this one gives them confidence they can hang with anybody anywhere. Also kudos to the group of fans that showed up at the airport to welcome the team. I know the coaches and players were pumped to see that. Remember, Erneisha Bailey's senior night is Wednesday night at the Erwin Center. Get out there and support this hard working team that has found new life.

Also, due to an illness and some personal matters, I will not be doing a web show tomorrow (Monday). We'll see about Tuesday.