John Wooden never used Twitter.

The only real way of knowing how well a coach is using Twitter is to be able to see their DMs. What we see publicly really doesn't tell the story.

Thanks again for displaying that you have the sense of humor of a brick wall. I do not think that Friendster or MySpace even exist anymore. It was a joke but I do hope everyone’s friend Tom is doing well.

As far as Twitter and social media, those are definitely important ways to communicate not only in recruiting but in business. It is an easy and efficient way to build relationships and stay in front of people, especially recruits.

I don't know what po is, but Twitter itself probably isn't ideal given the demographics in play here. Only about 30% of teenagers in the US use Twitter, and only 3% consider it their favorite social network.

The real recruiting opportunities are on Snapchat -- that's where the kids are. Plus, added benefit of it being basically impossible for the NCAA to police. Jeff Boals better be offering that kid from Ypsilanti 200k in cash right now, and he better have fake dog ears while he does it.

I said Social Media, not just Twitter.

While Twitter may not be the social media choice of teenagers, it is the choice of college bound athletes because that is where coaches, sports writers, and recruiting services play.

Would this be an application of AI? Asking for friend in another thread. ;-)

My experience with reality T.V. was a bit different.

My wife and I got asked to do a Pilot for a reality show about professionals (doctor,lawyer,engineer,nurse,etc.)who ride roller coasters.

Sounded interesting,so we filled out the initial 4000 page (only a slight exaggeration) questionnaire.

Then came a phone interview.

After that they said they wanted to do a "test shoot".
But that required signing a contract.

The contract was something else.
One big thing,they have the right to edit any episode anyway they want.

It said right in it that the editing may present you in an "unflattering" manner.

Yea,that could never affect my business.
I told them I wanted the right of first refusal,before anything aired.

Apparently everyone they contacted felt pretty much the same way.

Got an email saying that no one they contacted would sign a contract,so they
canceled the Pilot.

My wife and I did appear in an episode of "Insane Coaster Wars".

No real surprise,they used actors/models for the front few rows.
They wanted what they called "camera ready" people.
The show requires multiple takes.
The actors and models weren't used to riding.So after 1 or 2 rides they had to "break".
Actually a couple of them had what they call a "natural occurrence" after
one ride.

There were also frequent stops for "hair and makeup".

At least we got breakfast and lunch.

Would have loved to wear something OHIO,but we could only wear solid,light
colored tee shirts.