in the top of the 7th there was a guy who kinda looked like cody in the booth... taking dave plati's class
:lol:Plati is teaching a class? What is it on, how to count to 200?
I think Plati still teaches a media relations class in the journalism school.
Plati's good at a lot of things. But "media relations" have been absolutely awful at CU. The way the scandal was handled, the poor and sometimes adversarial relationship with local media, the absolute disdain they have for Internet outlets, the way they completely turn on any journalist who writes something negative about CU, etc., etc. Honestly, the way CU handles media relations is a great case study in what not to do.
Plati's good at a lot of things. But "media relations" have been absolutely awful at CU. The way the scandal was handled, the poor and sometimes adversarial relationship with local media, the absolute disdain they have for Internet outlets, the way they completely turn on any journalist who writes something negative about CU, etc., etc. Honestly, the way CU handles media relations is a great case study in what not to do.
the absolute disdain they have for Internet outlets,
On a somewhat related note, did you see this article about what the Cleveland Indians are doing? http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/thelife/news/story?id=5120106
Not really directed at Internet outlets, but an interesting way to encourage proliferation of your product on social media. The story also addresses Plati's long held concern about people hiding behind screen names.
Hmmmm, bringing online types in, talking to them and encouraging them to follow your team?? Color me crazy, but that might be just a tad bit more effective than suing internet sites and blocking twitter feeds when it comes to engendering support..... :huh:
Great read, Spiff. Unfortunately, I can't imagine that CU would ever do that (as much sense as it would make). You should try emailing it to Plati, though. I've been wrong before.
:rofl::rofl::rofl:was Cody on a booster chair?:lol:
3G and 4G mobile data networks are being deployed and antenna engineers are working to provide better and better coverage to sports venues across the nation.
Eventually every seat in an NCAA stadium has the potential to become a 'blog zone' for everyone hauling an iPhone or other smartphone in the bleechers.
CU has a choice: do they beef up wi-fi at folsom and enhance the fan experience in the process sooner, or do they wait for the mobile providers to beef up their mobile data networks down the road? Wireless access in stadiums is going to be one more dimension that sets programs apart.
The internet sCUm are only going to increase as techology continues to march forward.
Plati's good at a lot of things.
Plati is highly respected for what he does. I don't know how it all happened with the scandal, but you can bet he did not get to make every decision there.
He does get protective of his buffs and the athletic programs, but he has done an immeasurable amount of good work that many people will never realize either.
He is always working behind the scenes and there is no bigger supporter of CU.