My 2 cents worth!


I'm sorry but this certainly seems to be more about money than
safety.  We are all concerned about what might unfold in the days and
weeks ahead.  However, in terms of the hoops tourney, air
reservations have been made, hotels booked, and schedules altered.
And what has scared the NCAA, CBS may not be able to broadcast games
in the event of war as they'll be covering the war.  CBS is looking
for help from ESPN, an ABC affiliate, and while they would love the
games, ABC is probably not keen on helping CBS out to compete against
their news division.

I have heard rumors that MTV, VH1, and TVLand are all possibilities,
which means fewer viewers, unhappy advertisers and ultimately less
revenue.

Do I want the NCAA to be concerned for my safety when I go to
Buffalo, absolutely.  However, until such point that they make
decisions based on what is best for the student athlete, i.e. not
playing hoops Tuesday night in Syracuse and Thursday night in South
Bend on a school week, will I believe that they have everyone's best
interests at heart.

Bob Fitta
UMaine '83


>The Bush Administration believes that the terrorists have many attacks
>planned to happen once the US attacks Iraq. Based on this, the NCAA may be
>deciding that they don't want their people in transit during this time
>period. Also, there may well be a lockdown on the airports similar to the
>post-9/11 period that may make flying impossible.
>
>It is also possible that the NCAA has been asked to do this by the
>Administration.
>
>Patrick Abegg
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: - Hockey-L - The College Hockey Discussion List
>[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Anthony J. Buffa
>Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2003 11:16 AM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: War may prompt NCAA to Postpone Games
>
>Pardon me, but I fail to see what a war in Iraq has to do with the
>tourneys, except for possible TV time motivation. It would certainly
>curtail attendance and decrease those big $$ for the NCAA. Call me naive
>(but don't call me Shirley :-) but why should athletic events change for
>this war, unless some unforeseen event happens.
>
>Tony Buffa
>RPI '64
>
>============
>
>Deron Treadwell wrote:
>>  I just read an AP article where NCAA president Myles Brand is considering
>>  options for the men's and women's basketball tournament, in light of what
>>  seems to be a likely war with Iraq, including the rearranging the
>schedule.
>>
>>  There was a small line at the bottom of the article that said:  "Brand
>said
>>  other championships, such as those in men's and women's swimming and
>diving
>>  and men's and women's ice hockey, would also have to be considered."
>>
>>


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