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Alan Swank
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Posted: 12/17/2013 8:21 PM
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During the last game after a Nick Kellogg basketball a few folks in section 4 cheered loudly.  I gathered it was for a scoring milestone but nothing was announced.  I just read this in the upcoming game notes:

Senior guard Nick Kellogg (Westerville, Ohio) became the 36th Bobcat all-time to post 1,000 career points Saturday. He will be honored prior to Wednesday’s game for accomplishing the feat.

My question is this - with his parents in attendance and in the front row, why wasn't the game stopped at the time of the basket with the proper recognition for Nick and his contributions to OU basketball?   
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Posted: 12/17/2013 8:23 PM
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I agree, at the next time out they should have done it.  With only 4 points to go, they should of had a ball ready as well.
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Posted: 12/17/2013 8:40 PM
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Is stopping a game in the middle for things like this commonplace? I can't remember if it's been done before, but I sort of think not. Maybe recognized a la lava cake by Lou , but I don't remember any time outs. Would it even be allowed?

I'm guessing some of the most recent milestones were something for DJ, Ivo, or Reggie -but don't remember how they were noted, other than maybe a mention by Lou, and a ball given to the player at the following game. But I do know Reggie/Ivo/DJ crossed the 1000(2000 DJ) mark last year.
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Posted: 12/17/2013 8:54 PM
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As I recall, the milestones achieved the last couple of years were recognized prior to starting lineups before the first home game following the accomplishment. Recognition included a ceremonial ball with the milestone/date/opponent.

I'm  happy for Nick - he is an outstanding player, student and community member. I'm sure team success is more important to him than individual recognition, but 1,000 points represents a lot of work and talent. Go, Ohio!

Last Edited: 12/17/2013 8:56:16 PM by Joe McKinley
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Posted: 12/17/2013 8:58 PM
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I think you are right Ben. I vaguely remember it being announced somewhere during the game for the last 7 but I do not remember stopping it or even saving the game ball to honor the guys who made the grade. 

Here is the list.  Any season tix holders who have been there for all of these guys? 

EDIT .... Is the ball something new Joe.>>??? Did not remember that for Leon JT Tommy or Devo. I think it is a stellar idea ... I do remember asking at the Cat's Eye if they saved the game ball. 




OHIOBOBCATS.COM | @OHIOMENSBBALL
2013-14 MEN’S BASKETBALL
POINTS
1.
Dave Jamerson (1986-90( 2,336
2.Paul Graham (1986-89) 2,170
3.Gary Trent (1993-95) 2,108
4.D.J. Cooper (2010-13)2,075
5.Brandon Hunter (2000-03)2,012
6.Geno Ford (1994-97)1,752
7.Steve Skaggs (1976-79)1,741
8.Leon Williams (2005-08)1,716
9.Jerome Tillman (2006-09)1,635
10.Walter Luckett (1973-75)1,625
11.John Devereaux (1981-84)1,502
12.Tim Joyce (1977-79)1,468
13.Steve Esterkamp (2000-03)1,405
14.Sanjay Adell (1998-00)1,381
15.Curtis Simmons (1994-97)1,353
16.Robert Tatum (1983-86)1,348
17.Vic Alexander (1982-85)1,323
18.Gerald McKee (1967-69)1,310
19.Kirk Lehman (1979-82)1,297
20.Sonny Troutman (2004-07)1,272
21.Don Hilt (1963-65)1,252
22.Jerry Jackson (1962-64)1,205
23.Bunk Adams (1959-61)1,196
24.John Canine (1968-70)1,149
25.Reggie Keely (2010-13)1,131
26.Frankie Baumholtz (1939-41)1,096
27.Lewis Geter (1991-92)1,092
28.Fred Moore (1955-57)088
29.Tommy Freeman (2008-11)1,071
30.Ivo Baltic (2010-13)1,066
31.DeVaughn Washington (2008-11)1,061
32Ken Kowall (1969-71)1,042
33.Jason Terry (1993-96)1,008
34Jim Betts (1952-54)1,008
35.George Green (1973-75)1,003

 
Last Edited: 12/17/2013 9:36:07 PM by bornacatfan
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Posted: 12/17/2013 9:15 PM
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I recall D.J. Cooper, Ivo Baltic & Reggie Keely receiving them. I don't know if they were game balls, though. 
Brian Smith (No, not that one)
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Posted: 12/17/2013 10:04 PM
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Would've been interesting to see if Trent could've gotten to 3,000 with a hypothetical fourth season.
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Posted: 12/18/2013 12:05 AM
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Hard to remember back that far if specifically was at each recognition - but chances are I was at 90%+ of any since fall 1977. 
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Posted: 12/18/2013 1:33 PM
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To answer your question, borna...I have been around for 23 out of the 35 on  the list you posted. 
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Posted: 12/18/2013 1:51 PM
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Jeff McKinney wrote:expand_more
To answer your question, borna...I have been around for 23 out of the 35 on  the list you posted. 


I can top that -- I counted 32 of the players on the list that I remember seeing in live action.
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