"He got game" was filmed with Denzel Washington and Ray Allen in 1998. The movie was about Jesus Shuttles worth, the most sought after high school basketball player in the nation. Ray Allen, plays Jesus Shuttlesworth. The movie was naturally a success. Ticket ratings skyrocket and the film made quite a lot of money.
As we all know, Ray Allen is part of the dynamic trio of the Boston Celtics along with Kevin Garnet and Paul Pierce. As of recently, Celtics merchandising has started producing Ray Allen jersey's with the name Shuttlesworth on the back. These jerseys have been selling like hot cakes.
Here's the thing. Ray Allen is a throw back player, yet pivitol to the NBA. The whole Shuttlesworth jersey is hip and cool because not many people get it.
It is a movement in a way, because Spike Lee directed the film. It's kind of like a niche trend. It's a cult classic Celtic fan, you are probably going to buy that jersey. People who are really invested in the team are going to buy into that type of cult thing.
Why weren't these Jersey's created earlier? The film was popular since it was released. Could it be that the Celtics are using this as a money making scheme? Certainly appears so. Should Cleveland start selling Shaq Jersey's that say "Kazaam"?
Sure the hardcore fans will take interest in this, yet many fans will only be confused with the stunt. I dont agree with merchandising strategies that look for anyway possible to make money. And what does Ray Allen feel about this. Could this have a negative affect on his image? Only time will tell.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Can Tiger Recover?
Over the past two weeks, the mania surrounding the Tiger Woods has risen to a fever pitch. This is hardly surprising considering his level of fame and media exposure, but it calls into question what, if anything, he must do to regain his once-high level of respect from the public.
A new poll suggests that it will take a lot. Rasmussen Reports, a well-respected polling organization, released a report yesterday that says only 38% of the American people view him favorably. That's down from 56% a week ago, and 83% two years ago.
It seems like a fairly steep hill to climb. Woods would have to find a way to erase public memory - or at least provide a bit of distraction from - his recent foibles involving multiple women who are not his wife (Deadspin has the count at 11). However, it just might be possible.
Ray Lewis, the Baltimore Ravens' All-Pro linebacker and Hall of Fame shoe-in, has managed to rehabilitate his image fairly successfully after his January, 2000 run-in with the law. You think Tiger's sleeping around was bad? Try getting indicted for murder.
Lewis managed to pull off an almost complete rehabilitation fo his image, but it did take some time. Despite being named Super Bowl XXXV MVP in 2001, he did not get any endorsements - or even the customary trip to Disney World - that usually go along with the honor.
After many years and lots of careful public relations work (including several significant community service initiatives), Lewis can be seen in advertisements for SoBe, Under Armour and several Baltimore-area businesses, as well as on the cover of Madden NFL 2005.
But Lewis faced his scandal head-on. He accepted his reality by pleading guilty to obstruction of justice and paying a then-record $250,000 fine from the NFL. Woods has chosen to keep quiet - with the exception fo a few opaque public statemetns released on his website - and let the media and his alleged mistresses do the talking.
Can his reputation be rehabilitated? Only time will tell. But don't expect it to happen overnight. It never does.
A new poll suggests that it will take a lot. Rasmussen Reports, a well-respected polling organization, released a report yesterday that says only 38% of the American people view him favorably. That's down from 56% a week ago, and 83% two years ago.
It seems like a fairly steep hill to climb. Woods would have to find a way to erase public memory - or at least provide a bit of distraction from - his recent foibles involving multiple women who are not his wife (Deadspin has the count at 11). However, it just might be possible.
Ray Lewis, the Baltimore Ravens' All-Pro linebacker and Hall of Fame shoe-in, has managed to rehabilitate his image fairly successfully after his January, 2000 run-in with the law. You think Tiger's sleeping around was bad? Try getting indicted for murder.
Lewis managed to pull off an almost complete rehabilitation fo his image, but it did take some time. Despite being named Super Bowl XXXV MVP in 2001, he did not get any endorsements - or even the customary trip to Disney World - that usually go along with the honor.
After many years and lots of careful public relations work (including several significant community service initiatives), Lewis can be seen in advertisements for SoBe, Under Armour and several Baltimore-area businesses, as well as on the cover of Madden NFL 2005.
But Lewis faced his scandal head-on. He accepted his reality by pleading guilty to obstruction of justice and paying a then-record $250,000 fine from the NFL. Woods has chosen to keep quiet - with the exception fo a few opaque public statemetns released on his website - and let the media and his alleged mistresses do the talking.
Can his reputation be rehabilitated? Only time will tell. But don't expect it to happen overnight. It never does.
BCS Fail
"What can we say -- it's December and the BCS is in chaos again."
These words came from Rep. Joe Barton of Texas, the top Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and sponsor of the new legislation to attempt to outlaw a non-playoff system champion.
This is not the first effort to undermine the current BCS system, but perhaps it has the most potential to effectively do so.
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Some of us, myself included, loathe and hate the current format, and one only needs to look at this year as proof.
There are 5 undefeated teams: Alabama, Texas, TCU, Cincinnati, and Boise State.
This will be the first year that there will be two games featuring only undefeated teams: Alabama vs Texas and TCU vs Boise State.
Florida has one loss to Alabama in the finals of the SEC and faces Cincinnati, which almost means that there are six undefeated teams facing off in three separate games.
And when all this is said and done, there can be up to three teams with legitimate claims at a BCS championship.
... and all this could be solved with a simple playoff system.
Now I've designed a BCS Playoff system that attempts to take into account all factors that have helped maintain the BCS' presence. Factors such as the appeal of ending the season on a winning note, in a bowl game, in order to gain momentum for next season. Factors such as the bowls themselves, which seek to maintain the profit they receive from the games each year.
Hopefully, this will paste this into this blog so that you can view and judge for yourself whether or not you think it a better system.
It features a midmajor playoff of the 5 midmajors and 1 at large bid from any conference. This spits out 2 teams, which merge into the 10 team playoff. The BCS conferences get a bye in the first round while the 2 play in teams face two more At large teams.
From there the playoffs run out as expected. In general, all the bowls are placed on the days they actually occur and the times they do as well. Some were moved and have been noted in the event details. Enjoy and comment back.
These words came from Rep. Joe Barton of Texas, the top Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and sponsor of the new legislation to attempt to outlaw a non-playoff system champion.
This is not the first effort to undermine the current BCS system, but perhaps it has the most potential to effectively do so.
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Some of us, myself included, loathe and hate the current format, and one only needs to look at this year as proof.
There are 5 undefeated teams: Alabama, Texas, TCU, Cincinnati, and Boise State.
This will be the first year that there will be two games featuring only undefeated teams: Alabama vs Texas and TCU vs Boise State.
Florida has one loss to Alabama in the finals of the SEC and faces Cincinnati, which almost means that there are six undefeated teams facing off in three separate games.
And when all this is said and done, there can be up to three teams with legitimate claims at a BCS championship.
... and all this could be solved with a simple playoff system.
Now I've designed a BCS Playoff system that attempts to take into account all factors that have helped maintain the BCS' presence. Factors such as the appeal of ending the season on a winning note, in a bowl game, in order to gain momentum for next season. Factors such as the bowls themselves, which seek to maintain the profit they receive from the games each year.
Hopefully, this will paste this into this blog so that you can view and judge for yourself whether or not you think it a better system.
It features a midmajor playoff of the 5 midmajors and 1 at large bid from any conference. This spits out 2 teams, which merge into the 10 team playoff. The BCS conferences get a bye in the first round while the 2 play in teams face two more At large teams.
From there the playoffs run out as expected. In general, all the bowls are placed on the days they actually occur and the times they do as well. Some were moved and have been noted in the event details. Enjoy and comment back.
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