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Broadcast TV Will Stay Needed

Toby Getsch — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:54:31 +0000

Even though I think everyone should have a much wider pipe bringing Internet to the home, that’s not the issue. The issue is that the content providers can’t keep up with the demand… which is why we need to keep “broadcast” TV, and further why net neutrality may have some opponents with very valid points.

UPDATE: Yup… more fodder… Bandwidth Isn’t Free, Distribution Isn’t Free, So Why Should Content Be Free? (via @mcuban)

Filed under: Geek, Perspective, Sports

Vancouver 2010 Olympics

Toby Getsch — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:05:08 +0000

With the official start of the winter games happening today, I’m having a good time this morning checking out various sites related to the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. It’s particularly fun being close, now that I am back living in Seattle, WA, just a couple/few hours south of Vancouver, BC. I may try to go up to Vancouver to spend some time in the area during the games.

"Home" with the WA plates...

Seriously, how often does the chance come along when the Olympics are this close?!

Here are a couple sites, a couple mobile sites and a couple iPhone apps.

http://www.vancouver2010.com

(mobile) http://www.vancouver2010.com/mobile

(iPhone App) 2010Guide – Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games: The Official Mobile Spectator Guide

http://www.nbcolympics.com

(mobile) http://m.nbcolympics.com

(iPhone App) NBC Olympics on AT&T

It’s also looking like the weather in Vancouver, BC and the weather in Whistler/Blackcomb, BC might be a bit on the warm side for ‘winter’ games. I hear they are trucking in snow. Regardless, it will be festive… that’s pretty certain!

UPDATE: Here is the official Facebook page for the 2010 Olympics.

Filed under: CasualFriday, Geek, Interesting, Sports, TechProfound, Weather

ONLY $1017.00!

Toby Getsch — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:58:32 +0000

Just thought I’d mention that the KG Finals shoes are only $1017.00. Yeah, I’ll take just 2 or 3. NOT! This is just a silly, stupid thing! I hope nobody buys any and they find something better to do with their money and time. Like I said, silly and stupid, it is.

Kevin Garnett 2008 Finals Adidas Team Signature Commander Shoe

UPDATE: Sure is a good thing I can share this on Facebook! Ugh… Silly, stooopid!

The injury bug hits another late 20′s athlete.

Toby Getsch — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 15:43:45 +0000

This time it happens to be my younger brother, Tim. And, I do not envy his injury. Tim, our prayers are with you for quick healing.

Fortunately, I got to see his game last week. Unfortunately, there will not be any more. I can relate to ending my competitive basketball career about 6 or so years ago, after I had my 4th surgery on the same knee, all for injuries related to basketball and jogging.

After that last injury, my priorities and focus also shifted. I think it’s fairly common to happen around that time of life. I did try to come back and play a little basketball a year or so ago (maybe it’s two years ago now) and it went ok, except that I hurt my back. I sure hope Tim can stay healthy. It sounds like he’s got plenty of other things to enjoy.

Hopkins is ranked #5 in the nation.

Toby Getsch — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 08:47:02 +0000

Here’s a little bragging about my old high school. Hopkins High School (Minnetonka, MN) is ranked #5 in the nation for Boys Varsity Basketball. Go Royals! I’d love to be back there and go to some games. The local rivalries are always fun and usually a totally packed house.

I’m supposed to start doing some writing for HoopsAddict.com. That’s a basketball related blog and magazine. Maybe I’ll be able to incorporate some of this Hopkins Pride into that. Don’t want to say too much here though. I might give something away…

Wow! – T.O. Suicide Attempt

Toby Getsch — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 19:25:03 +0000

I just heard on CNN that they are expecting to hear from T.O. from the Dallas Cowboys within the hour. Apparently he made a suicide attempt.

I am not a T.O. fan. I don’t like him. I don’t like the way he conducts himself.

Suicide is not the way to handle anything. I hope and pray that he gets help. I do not wish anyone harm.

It is fitting that one of the most selfish people ever in sports attempts one of the most selfish personal acts ever. Suicide sucks and is such a total jerk move.

UPDATE: T.O. is speaking, live right now. It will work itself out. He says the rumor is not true. There was a 911 call by a physical therapist or someone of that sort that was working with him. It looks like it was his publicist/assistant that made the call. He aparently mixed some pain medicine and suppliments and was not responsive when the 911 call happened. The press conference is just to clarify the rumors. Regardless, it was a distraction…

Seattle Supersonics and Storm have been sold

Toby Getsch — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 22:52:32 +0000

From http://www.nba.com/sonics…

Sale of Sonics and Storm Announced

The Basketball Club of Seattle (BCOS) announced today that it has signed a purchase agreement to sell its NBA Seattle SuperSonics and WNBA Seattle Storm for $350 million. The teams are being purchased by the Professional Basketball Club LLC, an Oklahoma City, Oklahoma based investment group led by Clayton I. Bennett, chairman of Dorchester Capital, a private investment company. The transaction is expected to close by the end of October of 2006.

Sales Q & A…

UPDATE: Here’s the official press release.