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10 March 2010
You wouldn't think it, but we get hundreds (if not thousands) of emails a week from StadiumDrives.com readers. Some of them tell us how great we are, others how bad we are. Often, we'll get tips of stories. Sometimes, sites will even let us know that they stole our work, it was a hit on their site and thank us. Others just write in for advice or have questions about their life. I decided to give the old inbox a cleaning again and pick out some of the best (and worst) emails.* If you can't decipher our e-mail address from the sidebar and would like to send something in, send it via Twitter to @JoshCohron.
Really? I mean... seriously... really??? - (Name withheld) (Location unimportant)
The latest in a long line of girls I've pissed off that write in to the inbox. But, I deserved that one. I really did.
What if college basketball worked like college football and there was a BCS Championship Game? - N. Saban, Alabama
This is one of the stupidest questions that has ever come through the inbox. But, seeing as Kentucky would be playing in it this year, I'll say it's a great idea... for 2010 only. Plus, it's a better idea than expanding the tourney.
This mailbag you do is the best thing this site has going. We also really like that FWP thing on Fridays. - Multiple readers
Thank you, thank you. You all are far too kind. Maybe I can get a raise. What is a 10% raise on nothing?
I would like to know who @JoshCohronthinks will win the NL East this year??? via SD or Twitter. Tryin to catch you before your 7pm bedtime. - @NickGrubb88 (via Twitter! An actual question!!!)
Wow, an actual question from an actual reader. I am so honored, I'm going to give you my picks for every division and even give you a World Series Champion. It's only March. That's just the kind of stand-up guy I am.
NL Division Winners: Phillies, Cardinals, Dodgers; Wildcard: Braves
NL Championship Series: Phillies over Dodgers
AL Division Winners: Yankees, Twins, Angels; Wildcard: Red Sox
NL Championship Series: Yankees over Twins
World Series: Yankees over Phillies
What's that? That's almost exactly how things played out last season? Well, get ready for another season exactly like 2009. The Yankees did nothing to make anyone think they can't repeat. If anything, they got better and younger by getting rid of Johnny Damon and Hideki Matsui and adding Curtis Granderson. The Phillies got better by bringing in Roy Halladay, and Cole Hamels should return to his 2008 form. If you don't like the Yankees winning, write your local Congressman (or GM) and tell them about it.
Also, if you are a fan of the Cubs or Mariners: Grow up. These teams have been awful for years. This isn't, "Your year!!!" Losing breeds losing.
Click Read More or I'll make you watch a spring training game between the Marlins and the Royals.
Did I deserve to be the SEC Coach of the Year? - K. Stallings, Nashville
This is a tough one. I would have wanted to vote for Mark Fox, but it's tough to vote a guy whose team finished 5-11 in conference. No coach in the SEC West deserved any sort of recognition, so they're all out. I could actually make a better case for two coaches over you. John Calipari finished two games above you, won the SEC and beat you twice. But, I actually think the SEC Coach of the Year should be Bruce Pearl. The guy kicked off the senior leader of his team right before SEC play and still managed to finish 11-5 in the SEC. They had the third best record in conference while trying to figure out who they were. Granted, Bruce Pearl doesn't run a system that is going to blow anyone away, but he got his guys to keep playing hard when a lot of teams would have quit.
I can't believe I just wrote the previous paragraph.
How good will we be when we're together next year?!?!? - Chad O. and Terrell O., Cinci-nasty
Somebody give Carson Palmer (and all Bengals fans) a suicide hotline number. The Titanic will have more survivors than this debacle in Cincinnati.
I was listening to the local sports talk the other day and some guy named Matthew Lawrence was on there. This isn't Joey Lawrence's little brother is it? - (multiple readers), Lexington, KY
Wow, the three people that listen to The Sports Huddle on 1300 all wrote in and asked the same question! In fact, you spell his last name Laurance. This leads one to some searching around and you find one of the most bizarre things of all time. Matthew Laurance played Mel Silver on Beverly Hills 90210. Yes, that is for real. Mel Silver hosts a UK pre-game show on the radio in Lexington, KY. I've known about this for about a month and still can't figure out an appropriate reaction.
Did I see you at Rupp Arena the other day for the Florida game? - Cam M., Lexington, KY
You did, in fact. I was wearing a Michigan hat and my friend was wearing a Notre Dame jacket. We truly "bleed blue."
Have you seen me play? - Kat N., Austin, TX
I actually watched you play on Sunday. After I saw you on the court, I watched almost an entire game of women's basketball. If you weren't so hot, I never would have watched that game, but you are compelling. You're super hot AND you're good at basketball. How often does that happen? Almost never. And you have a sister on the team??? This is truly incredible. I'm not saying I'm going to go looking for one of your games on TV, but if I stumble upon one, I'll be watching. Hell, it's better than baseball.
Wow. Call me. Please.
Remember when I was a pre-season All-American? My team is better without me! - L. Harangody, South Bend, IN
Your team is certainly better without you, that's for sure. What happens when you're healthy? Is Mike Brey going to find a way to keep you out of the lineup? I would say this is an anomaly, but Tennessee got better when they lost their "best player" as well. I'd check for guns under your seat before you go driving.
Can you make it through a mailbag without ripping one of the other SD writers? - Grubby
I think I did. I think I actually did.
Brubaker loves women's basketball.
Damn. So close.
*As always, these emails are fake, unless otherwise noted. I'd love to have more actual submissions though.
