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Morning Buzz, November 1, 2002

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Friday, November 1, 2002
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Heated Discussion Expected Over USOC CEO Ward's Augusta Membership

Fan Voting Begins Today For NHL's '03 All-Star Game

Terry Bradshaw To Literally Help Jim Rome Deliver "The Last Word" Today

Ernie Johnson Introduces Charles Barkley's New Show With A Poem

Additional Cellular Towers Added Around MI Stadium For Tomorrow's Game

A Lighter Buzz/In Other News/Laugh Track/TV Monitor/Final Jeopardy!


AUGUSTA DEBATE PRECURSOR TO U.S. CANDIDATE CITY VOTE

The WASHINGTON TIMES reports that the USOC will meet today in CO "for what promises to be a heated discussion" on CEO Lloyd Ward's membership at Augusta National Golf Club. Ward is "not expected to lose his job," and "it is virtually certain [he] will not be forced to choose between his $550,000-per-year job and his Augusta membership, particularly since the letter of the law still clearly favors Ward" (WASHINGTON TIMES, 11/1).

USOC President Marty Mankamyer, who put the discussion on the agenda, "does not believe Ward's job is in jeopardy" (ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS, 11/1). Mankamyer: "We need to come up with a position statement. … I think that there will be discussion, and then I don't even know that there will be a formal motion" (DENVER POST, 11/1).

Former USOC President Sandy Baldwin, who resigned in May because of false information on her resume, however said, "I am dismayed to find that membership was not included on Lloyd's resume when he was interviewed for the job. I believe our CEO belonging to Augusta flies in the face of every single thing the USOC stands for" (Colorado Springs GAZETTE, 11/1).

The discussion is a precursor to Saturday's vote to determine the U.S. candidate city for the 2012 Summer Olympics, and the N.Y. DAILY NEWS reports that N.Y. Mayor Michael Bloomberg and S.F. Mayor Willie Brown "starting tonight … can begin lobbying the 123 voting members" of the USOC BOD (N.Y. DAILY NEWS, 11/1).

Meanwhile, the USOC's ad campaign to promote its holiday catalog of Olympic apparel debuts today with a full-page ad in USA Today. The campaign, via Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, S.F., consists of four different print ads, a catalog mailing to a database of 1,000,000 and online advertising on Yahoo! (THE DAILY).


NHL BEGINS FAN VOTING TODAY FOR '03 ALL-STAR GAME

The NHL begins its All-Star Fan Balloting program today, where fans vote for the starting lineups for the '03 NHL All-Star Game, which will be played at the Office Depot Center in Ft. Lauderdale. Circuit City is the title sponsor and 989 Sports is the presenting sponsor of the fan balloting in the U.S., while McDonald's is the title sponsor in Canada. The voting runs through December 31. Fans can vote at the league's Web site, kiosks at Circuit City and via paper ballots at all 30 NHL arenas (THE DAILY).


FSN'S JIM ROME TAPES FINAL "THE LAST WORD" SHOW TODAY

The Riverside PRESS-ENTERPRISE reports, "Jim Rome signs off Fox Sports Net today, but the final 'The Last Word' likely won't be a finale. No grand sendoff is planned, just a standard show with Terry Bradshaw as guest." However, Rome is expected to continue his radio show, while "The Last Word" will air reruns for the remainder of the year. Rome is rumored to be moving to ESPN, "perhaps for a weekly show" (Riverside PRESS-ENTERPRISE, 11/1). Rome, on the conclusion of the show: "I'm proud of the run we had. We did a lot of good things. It's hard to walk away from something you've done for five years" (L.A. DAILY NEWS, 11/1).


BARKLEY COMPARED TO "OPRAH IN PANTS" ON TALK SHOW DEBUT

Last night TNT debuted "Listen Up!" with co-hosts Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley, with their first guest being Bernie Mac. Johnson opened the show by reading a poem called, "Charles Has A TV Show:"

"You've gathered in front of your sets now to see what Charles has cooked up here on TNT.

He plans to provide you with valuable insights.

You'll think that you're watching a plump Walter Cronkite.

Your minds will be opened, old mindsets will topple.

Believe me this guy is a hairless Ted Koppel.

He could change your life if you give him a chance.

I'm telling you Barkley is Oprah in pants.

He'll aim his tough questions at guests of both genders.

He's Larry King's clone, just without the suspenders.

He's funny like Letterman, witty like Jay.

A bit like Arsenio back in the day.

He's younger than Regis but older than Kelly.

Picture Montel with a much bigger belly.

We're ready to start now, to give it a try.

He's Charles Barkley, I'm just the white guy."

During the show, Barkley commented on many items in the news. On former NFL player Esera Tuaolo's revelation this week that he is gay, Barkley said, "If you're happy, I'm happy for you. It's not just athletes that are hard on gay people, it's men in general cause men are insecure. I have a lot of gay friends – I don't wanna kiss 'em, but I love them!" On the influx of reality TV series, Barkley said, "They need to cancel Anna Nicole's show for sure. Man I thought I WAS big!!! That show is just pathetic" ("Listen Up!," TNT, 10/31).


A LIGHTER BUZZ

The SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER reports that the NFL "gave the Seahawks an extension" until today on the local TV blackout deadline, as about 3,000 tickets still remained yesterday for Sunday's game against the Redskins (SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER, 11/1).

The Minneapolis STAR TRIBUNE reports the MN Supreme Court yesterday "denied a request … by seven former assistant coaches to have a grievance heard in court rather than by NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue." The former Vikings coaches are seeking bonuses paid to other coaches on the team after the '99 and '00 seasons. The court upheld the clause in the coaches' contracts, which calls for the commissioner to arbitrate grievances (Minneapolis STAR TRIBUNE, 11/1).

Nike Golf today introduces its Power Distance Super-Soft golf ball. A dozen of the new balls will retail at $20 and will be available at golf specialty stores and sporting goods shops nationwide (THE DAILY).

The CP reports that a red, white and gold-sequined bra autographed by the Canadian National Women's Olympic hockey team "scooped a staggering C$1,1000 during an online eBay auction for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation." Meanwhile, an autographed bra by singer Celine Dion sold for C$876.79 (CP, 11/1).

The DETROIT FREE PRESS reports that wireless phone companies "have been beefing up their towers" around MI Stadium for this weekend's MI-MI State game, "to handle the calls 110,000 football fans make when they're tailgating or stuck in gridlock." Verizon Wireless "increased the capacity of its network in Ann Arbor by 35 percent this fall just in time for football season" (DETROIT FREE PRESS, 11/1).


TODAY'S EVENTS

Phillies manager Larry Bowa will visit patients and sign autographs at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia at 10:00am ET (THE DAILY).

Mavericks G Michael Finley will appear at the Mesquite Boys and Girls Club at 3:45pm CT to participate in the unveiling of the club's On-Line Learning Center (THE DAILY).


IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…..

Every Friday, the Morning Buzz highlights a video clip, chart or piece of information that might have fallen through the cracks. This week, Craig Kilborn asks Melissa Joan Hart of "Sabrina" to name a single member of the World Champion Angels.  Is baseball a hit with the young female demos, or does MLB need to work on getting its message out?  (THE DAILY).


IN OTHER NEWS….

U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly will decide the Microsoft antitrust cases at about 4:30pm ET today "in what are expected to be the most significant antitrust rulings since the Bell telephone system was broken up by court decree 18 years ago" (BOSTON GLOBE, 11/1).

The ORLANDO SENTINEL reports that EchoStar Communication's bid to acquire DirecTV "appeared all but over [yesterday] as state and federal antitrust officials – unimpressed by some last-minute concessions – sued to block the merger." The decision "is likely to set off a series of intense legal maneuvers" by the two companies regarding $600M in breakup fees tied to the failed merger (ORLANDO SENTINEL, 11/1).


FINAL JEOPARDY QUESTION

Last night's "Final Jeopardy!" category was "Historic Congressman."

"Armed Services Committee head Carl Vinson was the first living American for whom the government named one of these."


LAUGH TRACK

THE MONOLOGUES:

CBS' David Letterman: "Everybody here in (N.Y.) is crazy for Halloween. This is one of those things you see only in (N.Y.). I saw a kid carving a jack-o-lantern, and when he was done carving the jack-o-lantern, he wiped his fingerprints off the knife. ... I was going through Central Park (yesterday) on my lunch hour and I saw a rat dressed up like the Rally Monkey. ... What's the worst thing that can happen to you on Halloween? ... It happened to me. ... You forget that it's Halloween. ... So I'm rummaging around in the medicine cabinet and I found an old box of Sucrets. ... I think I actually gave one kid a free sample of Lipitor. ... When I was a child, I actually hated Halloween because every year it would be the same thing. The big day would come, and my mom would send me out dressed like a tramp. High heels, fishnet stockings" ("Late Show," CBS, 10/31).

NBC's Jay Leno: "Here's a little Halloween tip. If you can't afford a costume, just go out naked (and) say you're Christina Aguilera. ... I understand Lance Bass is going out dressed up as an astronaut. ... I had a great Halloween earlier (last night). This is what I did. I went in my bathroom (and) I swallowed every single thing in my medicine cabinet. You see, I went out as Nick Nolte. ... You know whose house is the most popular for trick-or-treaters in Hollywood? Winona Ryder's. She gives out sweaters, hats, earrings, gloves, beautiful scarves. … Kmart is going to make their aisles wider. This way moms wearing curlers can beat both kids at the same time. How fat are we Americans getting? We can't fit in the aisle at Kmart anymore. ... The city of Atlanta is going to allow companies to place advertising and logos on their police cars. ... Is that a good idea? You don't know if you're being chased by the cops or the Dominos guy." Leno, on the 200 illegal Haitian immigrants in Miami: "Legally, there are only three things that can keep a Haitian in the (U.S.): a fastball, a curveball or a slider" ("Tonight Show," NBC, 10/31).

LATE NIGHT LAUGHS:

Last night's "Top Ten" was "Top Ten Things A Drill Instructor Would Never Say." The list was read by ten Marine Corp drill instructors from Parris Island ("Late Show," CBS, 10/31).

10) "Screw that 0400 crap – I'm getting up at noon!"

9) "I'd be lost without my yoga."

8) "For a zestier tuna salad, add a pinch of dill!"

7) "I'm yelling because I have self-esteem issues!"

6) "Dude, you're getting a Dell!"

5) "Marine, you have the piercing blue eyes of a young Paul Newman."

4) "With Pert Plus, I just wash and go!"

3) "When are the Tony Awards!?"

2) "Dr. Phil has changed my life."

1) "I still live with my parents."


THURSDAY NIGHT'S TV MONITOR

ESPN's 10:30pm ET (late due to NCAA football) edition of "SportsCenter" led with Celtics-Wizards, followed by the Tour Championship.


FINAL JEOPARDY ANSWER

"What is a ship?" (The USS Carl Vinson is an aircraft carrier.)


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