Gentlemen...I was made aware of your comments by a friend who frequents this site, and went back and listened to the area(s) of concerns:
First: I am well aware of the history of Ohio and the MAC. The comments surrounding the First Four were not made to say that Ohio or a MAC team would play there. But if you've done your homework, you will see teams from leagues such as the SEC & Big 10 HAVE played in those games...so really all bets are off when it comes to what teams get sent there. We were simply making the point these teams (and these type of games) get you ready for a situation LIKE the First Four.
Second: On the "home and home" remark re: the schedule. My broadcast partner Bob Spears made the remark in jest. If you would check ahead and look at the teams mentioned, they are all playing each other in the non-conference, and most in close proximity on their schedules....so it does seem as if there was some sort of unofficial type scheduling deal set up. That was our point.
Third: on Campbell and Carter. Simple slip on my part, and I am sorry. If you noticed I did correct it immediately.
I appreciate the passion you all have for the Bobcats and Ohio basketball. As we are in the first year of this package, know there are bugs still being worked out. I am fortunate to be a part of this, and please understand my past in Columbus is just that. I do not mind at all your comments or critique, and know the best effort is being put forth to make this something all Ohio fans can be proud of.
Applaud the stones to come on here and even dip your toes into these waters. Message boards are a dangerous place for back-n-forth for someone in your position.
I must have just taken your First Four comment out of context. To me, it seemed like you were alluding that Ohio...if they won the MAC...could play Sam Houston again in the First Four. My mistake. Thanks for clarifying.
The Campbell/Carter slip-up happens...no harm, no foul. Everyone has slips of the tongue.
I know this is all a work in progress.....and it will have it's bumps along the way, especially when you're trying to blend students in with professionals, such as yourself.
Bottom line is, we are fortunate to finally have an actual broadcast rather than just a coaches cam at the top of the arena panning back-n-forth with radio pumped over it.
Good luck the rest of season.....hoping you'll get to call some great games and meaningful games as we approach March.