2008 Woodie Awards
Blogging from Birmingham:
A look inside March Madness - Boise State style
Jake Garcin and Mary Albl
Issue date: 3/20/08 Section: NCAA Tournament
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Arrived in Bama' yesterday afternoon a little after 5 p.m. after a short(three hour) flight from Boise. I'm starting to really love the fact that we were able to make a direct flight down. Some of the other local media didn't get in till about 9 p.m. and had to make a couple of pit stops along the way. Ah, the perk of being a Boise State Bronco.
Today, we went and picked up the official NCAA media credentials and went and walked around the Civic Center where BSU is going to be playing tomorrow. A lot different from Taco Bell Arena.
We(Jake, Stan and I) just got back from some interviews with the BSU cheerleaders and band. On the way back we were able to hitch a ride with them on their bus. Interesting bus ride. The driver was pretty feisty and knowledgeable. He was able to give us a good (animated) chunk of Alabama history and cram it in about a 20 minute ride.
Also on a side note, haven't seen too many women media around, though about to head off to some press conferences in a bit, so that might change.
Jake - 7:45 p.m.- Thursday
It is press day in Birmingham and I must say, March really is a 'mad' time of year. Whether it's your first dance or you're a seasoned veteran, I can't imagine not being excited about that fact that this is my job.
The Louisville press conference wasn't ground breaking, but it was informative. It didn't hurt that Coach Pitino seemed to have an aura about him. The Cardinals certainly appreciate Boise State's outside shooting ability and recognize the Broncos ability to push the ball as well.
It is no secret that Louisville's pressure could be a difference maker in tomorrow night's game. David Padgett said that the team isn't going to change their approach because of the fast paced BSU attack. Instead, they are going to take care of their business and let their game take care of the rest.
The Cardinals took the floor shortly after and I must say, they are big. Bronco fans have been concerned about how BSU will match up with the size of Louisville and after Thursday I can say, they should be. Not to say size is everything, but it will certainly big a big task for the Broncos to take on.
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