The King and his Commercials

I don’t know about you but in the past few years I’ve found myself drinking more Sprite, buying Nike gear, and chanting “He lifts his team up all the time.”  Thanks to the ad wizards who came up with these LeSpectacular commercials, TV breaks are that much more enjoyable. 

Recently, I have been searching for a site which comprises all of LeBron’s commercials, but always coming up empty-handed.  So I decided to gather as many as I could find out there and post em here.  While this isn’t all of them, it’s a large majority and I am still searching for the rest (didn’t think it would be this hard given what you can find on the net these days..crazy kids).   So check out the links and sites below and enjoy all that LeAkron has produced. 

Nike Sunday morning Sermon - packed with bball greats and celebs, I mean you can't tell me you weren't pumped when you first saw this..

Powerade Shoot Around - nasty, simply nasty footage of the man (be sure to check out the little interview post commercial

Bubblicious Pressure - Aired during the SuperBowl.  They mentioned LeBron might have some pressure coming into the NBA and might even have to carry it..pressure..not for the king

Chamber of Fear - Awesome commercial in which The Chosen One battles the 5 stages - "Hype," "Temptation," "Haters," "Complacency," and "Self-doubt." 

Sprite's Thirst visits Lebron's pad in LeAkron  - click on Lebron vending in the second row.  Pretty funny and nothing like bringing back little Penny..

Sprite Neck Crack with the Boys - click on Neck Crack in the second row.  Just shows the King kickin it with his LeAkron crew.  He is the man..end of story. 

Still the King Desires More - so freakin awesome.  forget you saw Loozer in there..

Morris Cadillac - a local Ohio commercial..shows what you get when you don't have the top ad wizards or a million to throw down on production.  it's so cheesy, but check it out at your own risk.  Go to Media > Audio/Video(bottom left) then its the top video. 

Juice Batteries Commercial - way old skool and gives accurate representation of Akron, OH. 

Still in search of the rest so if you find anymore please let me know..

Enjoy..

Soakin it all in - Uncle Rico style..

For most of us there will never be hordes of girls crawling at our feet or companies throwing new shoes & shirts in our faces.  Most of us will never be asked for an interview or get our name on a locker.  Ultimately, most of us will never feel the roar of the crowd on the most grand of stages. 

This is the reality of your everyday sports fan.  We sit in our cubes (offices for some) and wonder about this god-like lifestyle. 

While visiting home this past weekend an old buddy told me about his internship with a sports agency.   Among his duties were to tag along with super athletes as they hit up the doctors office just to make sure everything goes ok (and by go ok I mean make sure the athlete wakes up, makes his flight, and actually goes to visit the doctor).   So I sit listening to this story and within 5 mins, it’s confirmed that these guys are really above the law.  Girls galore, preferential treatment, and simply a desire for the best can basically sum up my buddies time with these super athletes. 

Then (I can’t explain this one) I thought of Uncle Rico…yes Uncle Rico from Napoleon Dynamite.  You know who I am talking about..1982 Uncle Rico.  Soakin it up in the hot tub with my soulmate Uncle Rico.  While most of us played sports on some level in our lives, we realized this wasn’t going to be our profession.  Well, Uncle Rico..yeah he wouldn’t let that dream slip away. 

If only it was '82 again and coach would have put me in the 4th quarter….

Then I got to thinking..well you know Uncle Rico never let go of that dream.  He practiced outside his van (which doubled as his home) and taped himself throwing the football more awkwardly than Bernie Kosar.  He never threw away the child in him, yet Uncle Rico was also a pathetic loser.  

Then I began to wonder if I have a moment in my athletic career I wish I could go back to..not Uncle Rico go back, but just a moment I could always look back on and on some days wish was my 1982. 

Well, after going home and seeing a trophy in my closet, the answer became obvious. 

Let me set the stage here:
I am 10 years old, sporting thick glasses and sweatpants playing in a basketball league with a large majority of my friends not only then but still to this day.  Yes, I know we are 10-12 years old, but I kid you not we still talk about this every now and then (not to mention this past weekend while I was home).  It was at a time when competition really started to kick in.  When little Jimmy whose dad always made him play would now start to get benched.  Don’t get me wrong – we couldn’t run plays or anything, but passing was now commonplace.  No more rebound on one end, dribble down the court with your head down, then a freak lay-up at the other end.  This time we had colored shirts with our own numbers on the back.  We weren’t just playing in the backyard with the dog running around, this time we had an audience (and by audience I mean all our parents).  It was a great time for a young athlete not too mention a young sports fan.

So you might be wondering (ok, you probably don’t care) why am I talking about this and where did that trophy come from.  Well, most of the reason this league was so special is that my team brought home the 1990 championship trophy as the yellow team beat up on the heavily favored red team.  Not only did this bring fame and fortune to my whole family, but bragging rights to all my buddies till the start of 4th grade, which was super schweeeet.  Ahhh…1990...

So maybe Uncle Rico wasn’t so crazy after all.  Ok nevermind..he is a loser but, I feel I can sympathize with his desire to not let go of a great time in one’s athletic career. 

One final note here:  I want to mention something that very well could be the funniest thing I have ever been a part of.  So in 1990, most of us ended up getting first or second place, thus bringing home a trophy.  So one kid was left out and didn’t bring home anything to mom.  Well, since Mom couldn’t see her baby upset that all his friends had some hardware to put on the mantle but him, Mom did only what a Mother could do.  She headed over to the local sporting goods store, purchased a generic trophy, and had it engraved ‘1990 MVP’   Yes..think about that one.  You not only lost to all your friends, but now you have to display this fake trophy in your room (to appease Mother) while all your friends laugh at you for doing so.  To this day, we still refer to him as the 1990 MVP and the trophy has even been given to others as good luck.  Even if LeBron wins MVP, he won’t be the first LeAkronite to bring home this crown.

How to Fool an Old White Man out of $68 million

The 2002 NBA Draft was not a bright one for the Duke junior Carlos Loozer.  Carlos left the Duke Basketball tradition early expecting to hear his name called in the first round of the draft.  After the first round came and went, the Cavs finally picked him up in the second round as the 35th pick.  It was quite obvious Loozer was upset as almost every team passed up on the Dukie.  Loozer apparently used this shunning as motivation to work hard and become one of the NBA’s premier PF’s...or did he? 

Loozer played well his first year for Cleveland and put up decent numbers for a rookie.  In his sophomore effort, Loozer finished the season with a 15 pt 11 reb average for the Cleveland Cavs while earning an undeserved spot to the Olympic Team. 

So after recently seeing Sports Illustrated name Loozer the “Who’s Down” player in the NBA, I got to thinking that maybe..he was never really a star this whole time.  Maybe he wasn’t Silas’ little rebounding prodigy.  And I really got to think..well he definitely isn’t worth the extra $20+ million he took to bolt Cleveland.  And then it hit me.  Maybe..Loozer IS a second round draft pick. Maybe all those scouts knew something we didn’t. 
But what made Loozer such a hot commodity when he proclaimed to be on the market this past year (while screwing a blind man in the process)?

The answer is simply this: LeBron. 

Laugh all you want, but let’s look at Mr. Drew Gooden.  Yeah, I am sure you guys remember him as a pretty solid collegiate start at Kansas.  But after wearing two uniforms in his first year as a member of the Association, it was obvious Gooden was not a star by any means.   After reading Loozer win such a deserved award, I took a look at both Gooden’s and Loozer’s stats and they are pretty much the same. 

Hmm..something doesn’t add up does it.  Well, call me crazy but I think it was LeBron who in fact made both Loozer and Gooden an above-average star. 

In analyzing the current Cavs lineup, I don’t know if they want too load up too much talent around the King.  Now, I agree we need a scorer (c’mon Redd, c’mon), but that might be it if we can keep this team in tact.  The more stars you tack on the more egos come into play.  Maybe all this team needs is an AVERAGE PF like let’s say…Drew Gooden.
Gooden or Loozer..does it really matter?  With Z and Lebron able to play the big role do you need a true star at PF? 

You know as I see Loozer doing worse and worse over in Mormon country and I think I might be right.  I don’t think Carlos was ever anything more than a second round pick. 

Gordon - if you could only see Loozer now being benched you’d be proud..

But is the King really that powerful of a presence?  Well, SI thinks so as their new cover shows a pic of the Chosen One with the words ‘Best Ever?’ across the front. 

So another question remains: Will Gooden jump ship as well?  Will he take his 15pts 10rb and maybe one up the shady Loozer?  Honestly, I think Gooden’s found a home and boy I hope he learned a great lesson in life - that money aint everything.

Oh and one more thing:
Maybe the city of Cleveland won’t need to save up their batteries for March 15.  Maybe we can all just sit there and smile knowing he was in fact just average this whole time and the Cavs really got the better end of the deal.  Hmm...  

Has Boozer just been average this whole time?

Random Recap 2: Giggidy, Giggidy

Welcome to the second edition of the Ohio Sports Recap.  While this week won’t feature an update on the Simpson’s, Buckeye Superbowl records, or OSU speakers, I can promise a shout out to Jeff “I really am best friends with Terrell Owens” Garcia. 

And recap #2 begins……now:

****Well, as you guessed it, the big news is the release of another Cleveland QB who was…umm..hanging out with a Playmate.  Jeffy Garcia was told he wasn’t in the Browns future plans and to pack his bags (but hopefully leave the girl).  On the Playmate topic, I want to give props to Couch…you managed to drag along the hot Kosar to Green Bay, but hopefully Garcia won't be as lucky.  Something tells me he won't.  So Garcia had a 4 year, $25 million contract, but since this is the NFL and contracts mean nothing...well, he is gone.   Thankyou all you lawyers out there for writing clauses that basically make a contract as important as security guards at a Dead Show.  So Garcia is gone and now the question remains…what the heck are we gonna do with Kelly Holcomb and Luke McCowen as our QB’s?  Romeo needs to make another move fast before we get stuck with Couch again…no comment on that one.   BUT..Let me the first to say “Hello Carmella”..giggidy. 

yea..real sad to see you go Mr. Garcia

****In Cavs news, the big man, Z, is headin to Denver.   I mean he really is the second best center in the East - actually, can you even name 5 centers in the Eastern Conference?  So Z is on his way to the All-Star game and also making some waves because at the end of this year his contract is up.  Actually, him making the All-Star team was probably the worst thing that could happen as his agent mentioned he should be paid like one of the best centers in the league.  Here is the situation:  The Cavs should have a little over $20 million in cap room at year’s end, but the team needs to grow.  Michael “1999 Final Four” Redd is very interested in heading home to Ohio to play with the renovated Cavs.  But in order to pay both Z and Redd, Z might have to take a pay cut.  Willthat happen…boy I don’t know.  Obviously, there are other scenarios, but when it comes down to it – it’s all about how greedy Z wants to be.

****In some crazy random news, Professional Bowling made its way back to its former headquarters of LeAkron, OH.  This was the first time since 1994 a professional bowling tournament was held in LeAkron.  Unlike tournaments 10 years ago, this time the bowling alley had decorations everywhere and a huge illuminating ESPiN scoreboard (Isn’t it amazing the sports ESPiN has resorted to covering since they realized they couldn’t just run 24 hours of Sportscenter a day).  Anyways, check out this blurb from the Akron paper:
Fans got a chance to see 43-year-old PBA Hall of Famer and Venezuelan native Amleto Monacelli win for the first time since 1997.  Monacelli has become an ambassador for the game. 
Even though he's middle-aged, he's one of the hippest bowlers on tour.  Yeah, that's right, a hip bowler -- sporting loop earrings in each ear.  Monacelli is like the Omar Vizquel of the PBA.
All this bowling talk, I can’t help but think of the greatest bowling team ever assembled – The Dude, Donnie, and Walter. 

****In quite possibly the best news of the week, Carlos Boozer is officially on his way to having worse stats than Gooden as a Cavalier. Boozer was recently named by SI.com as the “Whose Down” player in the NBA (smiling big time).  Boozer has even found his way from extreme shadeball to the Jazz bench in the 4th quarter of some recent games. "Some nights he's acted like he didn't care that much," owner Larry Miller told the Deseret News.  Well, all I can really say is a big phat Nelson “Ha Ha.”

****Also, it has been confirmed no Indians were mentioned of steroid use in a recent book by Mr. Fake Tan himself. 

Adios..

P.S.  Wait a sec..did I not mention LeBron at all?  Whew..i just did, but if you need more check out this puppy. 

The True Mark of a Legend

After watching the Cavs just handle the Lakers on national TV, I got to thinking that we are well on our way and with LeBron as pilot, this will happen.  I don’t know if it’s going to be this year or the next, but a few years down the road this team will be victorious. 

But the question that looms over every Ohioan and the same question that wets every other teams appetite is simply this – Will the King Remain in Cleveland?

Before I answer that question, let’s look at a quick fact:

Real quick –
How many teams did Larry Bird play for?
How many teams did Magic play for?
How many teams did Michael Jordan play for (I am not counting his business venture in DC)?

The answer to all these questions is 1. 

1 team..think about it.  These are 3 of the best players of all time and they stuck with their teams and all were very, very successful. 

this isn't the 20th century anymore..

Let’s take out Magic and Larry.  I mean they were the respective leaders on the Lakers and Celtics, but both were surrounded with sick talent. 

That leaves one guy left..MJ.   As many of you know The King is now seriously compared to MJ…no more hype..LeBron is the real deal…(I expected nothing less).  So Jordan played in the city of Chicago..a city and team struggling at the time he was drafted.  But then came MJ.  Without question the greatest player to ever touch a basketball.  Jordan brought glory to the city and the team and created one of the greatest dynasties ever.  Jordan’s heart was always with the Bulls and arguably revived the city of Chicago.  You can’t tell me you don’t think of his Airness when Chicago is mentioned in any context. 

Anyone starting to think here? 

So let’s fast forward to the present.  It’s LeBron’s league…yes, I just said that.  It’s true..LeBron is the new face of the NBA.  A clean cut, respectable player who listens and aims to lift his team up ahead of padding his stats.  (oh and LeBron is currently average 25 PPG, 7 assists, 7 Reb….good lord).  I mean look at the Cavs record or in fact look at the stats of his teammates.  I mean Drew Gooden, Jeff McGinnis, and even Tractor Traylor..all having great years and owe it all to the King.  Look at LeBron’s interaction with the fans.  He is either in the corner pumping his fists to the fans, running down the court with a face of pure domination, and you can even see LeBron bowing to his teammates after a sick play. They look to him to lead and does…with ease. 

That brings me to my point:

Jordan is responsible for all the Bulls success and the team was built around him.  But more importantly on his resume is the tremendous help he played in reviving the largest Midwestern City.  I feel this is an overlooked aspect of his career in which no other athlete has recreated. 

Now, it’s LeBron’s turn.  He has a chance to bring this team, built around him, to glory and in the process help rebuild a very struggling city.  

This is why LeBron will not be leaving after his contract ends.  Jordan is the example of a true legend and LeBron knows this and will follow in his footsteps.  

How many players to do you consider legends?  Do you consider T-Mac a legend?  Seriously..a cocky player who hops from team to team.    He is not a legend and almost all players who make the NBA will never become true legends.  But LeBron has this chance and is an autograph away from reaffirming his commitment to just one team. 

LeBron is from Ohio (LeAkron) and knows his roots.  In just his first year of play, LeBron had already rebuilt 5 courts in the city of Akron.  Just the other day, LeBron went to check out his former high school St. V play.  Lebron’s home base of family and friends are all still in Ohio - the people who cared for him before he was the biggest thing in ALL of sports.  But more importantly than staying close to fam and friends is like I stated above – his opportunity to rebuild the city. 

LeBron has stated he has no intention to leave the Cavs, but still the rest of the world outside Ohio is convinced LeBron will jump ship after next year.  Everyone believes Lebron needs to be around true players in a big city.  I say no way, but it’s not my choice…

But will LeBron choose to become the greatest athlete to ever grace a Cleveland uniform both on and off the court?

Only a contract renegotiation will tell…

Will the King leave home?

The Forgotten Law of a Bandwagon Fan

How does one classify a bandwagon fan?

I would say a good example is someone whose favorite team is the Red Sox or the Cowboys and didn’t pop out in either Bean Town or the state playing the Buckeyes this year.

So let’s say we aren’t talking about the Bulls (circa 90’s), Cowboys, Sox, or even do I say it..the Evil Empire..(yea I won’t say it). 

Now where are these bandwagon lines drawn? 

-What if you grew up in one area and moved to another?
-What if your family is from another state than the one you grew up in?
-What if you went to an out-of-state college then started liking the teams in that area?
-What if you transferred colleges?

All have been considered excuses in the past and continue to be today.  But one thing that goes along with trying to claim any of these boundaries is the need to justify it. 
Let’s take a look at this conversation below:

Dude #1 – “So your favorite team is the Cubs, yet you’re from Arizona..hmm..how did that happen?” 
Dude #2 – “Oh well, like umm..my dad grew up in Chicago and you know..they are the Cubs..
Dude #1 – “Ok man, whatever”
Dude #2 – “Yea so anyways..how was your night last night?”

As you can see, justifying love for your favorite team is not only lame but just not cool.
 
So on to the reason I am writing this.  The other day a buddy stopped by my desk..no..wait I don’t have a desk..it’s called a pod…ok fine, it’s a cube..but anyways…he posed this little query..

What if a new team forms in your respective area – am I jumping on the bandwagon by cheering for them just cause they’re new?

Am I allowed to buy a foam hand and wave it proud?

Is it ok to cheer and not feel bad?   I mean they probably won’t be good for at least a few years and to be honest, they haven’t even accomplished anything, but is it still ok to cheer?

I wondered this very thing so I called a buddy from home to drop the disclaimer that I might be cheering for the Nats this spring.  We got to talking and agreed it’s probably ok…I mean they are in the National League..the Tribe is in the American League..cool right..? (I hope people are agreeing)

You know I think this case breaks the bandwagon rules.  I mean how often does a city get a new team (I am not forgetting the Senators, but that was 30+ years ago).  It doesn’t happen too often and for the most part it takes years for people to get into the team – Yes, I am talking to you Florida..remember how you could barely get 20,000 into Pro Players stadium in the beginning of the 1997 season…bastards.  

I think this guy is gonna exploit this loophole and root for the Tribe AND the Nats this spring.  

Some of you might be wondering a few things by now and in attempting to cover a little grey area here, I am gonna attempt to clean things up:  I mean you can always root for another team to win, but when that love for this ‘other’ team surpasses your first love that is when it becomes a problem.  And when I say root I mean follow the team, check stats, and catch games when possible.  I don’t mean root as in lets root for the Cowboys just in the playoffs.  I mean how often do you see your buddy or someone from work leave his team behind for the new flavor of the month.  It seems as though when one team is down, people are always looking for another to bring back that winning feeling.  Ever wonder why that RedSox victory was so sweet…I mean people have been waiting 80+ years (including my grandpa) for this.  It was their victory, not everyone’s. On a side note: I now feel happy my grandpa can die a happy man.  Also, on that note..a lot of my family is from Boston and I have always wanted them to do well, but that love has never touched my love for the Tribe..We’re talking baseball..Indians baseball..We’re talkin Tribe (that was probably funny to a select few). 

So in Jerry Springer fashion, the moral here is stick with your team.  Hopping from team to team is not cool because when your home team actually wins your buddies won't take you seriously if you go to the victory parade.  

Random Recap 1: Not bad, not bad at all

Welcome back everyone..

So here goes random recap #1 as I attempt to cover the past week that was Ohio..in the world of sports:

****Obviously, the top story of the week was LeBron on The Simpsons.  I mean how cool is that.  It takes people their whole lives to get on there but only took LeBron 20 LeAkron years to do it.  Also, the King aired his first Bubblicious ad, which was good, but no Chamber of Fear or Sunday Sermon with Bernie Mac.  Actually, my favorite commercial was him just nonchalantly nailing beyond half court shots.  In case you missed it, check it out heya (also some nice little commentary at the end – what a pimp). 

 welcome to the big leagues LBJ

****For the second year in a row, Mike Vrabel finds his way into the end zone and now is tied with Michael “I am way too hyper at 11am” Irvin for 2 career TD’s in the Super Bowl.  Not too shabby for a Linebacker, who switched from playing Defensive End at OSU.  Vrabel was the lone Buckeye on the field Sunday and made his home (LeAkron) quite proud. 
One final stat:  He has five career catches - all for touchdowns (good teaching Cooper).  

****Immediately after the Pats attained Dynasty mode in Tecmo Bowl, the Browns phoned Romeo Crennel to close the deal on becoming their new head coach.  To be honest, the guy has a big task, but it won’t be hard for Romeo to overshadow Butch and become the man in Cleveland.  It seems like this guy could do alright and I guess 5 Super Bowl rings isn’t bad to have on the resume.  For one thing, I will be happy to rid the city of that awful, awful Hurricane influence.  Now let’s dump Garcia and bring in another QB to date Playboy Models.  

****Once again the Bucks had an outstanding recruiting class.  Ending up with the 3rd best recruits in the Big Ten and ranked anywhere from 7th to 13th nationally is remarkablegiven all that is going on with the program (thxESPiN).  Some of the names you will hear next year include:
Maurice Wells – As a junior, led the state of FL in rushing with 3076 yds and 31 TDs.
Jamario O’Neal – Chris Gamble type player going both ways and scouted as having a very good ‘feel for the game’
Lawernce Wilson – attended same high school as LeBron and NE Ohio Def POY.
Alex Boone – all state past 2 seasons and the #3 overall offensive linemen in the nation.
**Also, LeAkron RB Chris Wells committed as the first recruit for OSU’s ‘06 class.

****For the third time in the last three weeks, UC basketball has had a chance to tie or win a game in the closing seconds.  All three times, the Bearcats called a timeout, set up a play, came out and missed the shot.  Ahhh…

****And finally, theee Seth MacFarlane came to speak at OSU, where he unveiled the first public showing of Family Guy - Season 4 – Episode 1.  He also mentioned a straight to DVD movie staring Stewie which will be coming out in the spring.  Also, one more bit of juicy gossip: The Fighting Chicken is back as is the Angry Monkey (woo hoo!!)
I wonder if anyone gave a little OH to Seth..one can only wonder as a freaking old alumni. 

well that’s a wrap for the week in Ohio Sports..see ya kids

Growing up OHio

I would like to begin this venture with a little story of a young sports fan growing up in the great state of Ohio...

...Bottom of the ninth, two outs, Indians up 2-1 in game 7 of the 1997 World Series.  All across Ohio, fans were getting ready to rejoice 33 years of torture (yes, I am counting the 1964 Browns Championship) and a teenager was about to get his first taste of victory.... 

Would school be cancelled tomorrow?  Would my health teacher apologize for a bs detention I received b/c I ran headphones up my shirt in class just to catch a listen of a Tribe playoff game?

....And then Jose Mesa blew it..are you kidding me..he freakin blew it.  So its 2-2 going into the 11th and Tony Fernandez commits an error instead of ending the game.  Fish score and it's over.  Wow..I can't even describe the feeling that came over me.  Oh wait..I can actually...let me think there was:

-The Shot over Ehlo

-The Fumble

-The Drive

-Modell moving the Browns

ok i have to stop..too painful..

So yes folks..since I can remember, I have only experienced heartache.  Wait not just heartache, but humiliation..yeah I believe humiliation describes a young sports fan watching the Tribe with about 3,000 other die hards and then realizing their was a movie made to mock it..c'mon..that's simply too much.      

   not cool..not cool at all

Well..it is for real and even my first Buckeye game was the only game they lost in 1998 putting them out of National Championship contention. 

We always lose..it's never the year..and we are forever cursed..but never did I give up hope. 

But then in early 03, a wish was granted...

As this young blogger attended his last game as a student Buckeye on January 3, 2003, he witnessed something that has never happened in almost 25 years of existence..a freakin championship.  From the 4th and 1 game winning toss at Purdue to the only option play all year vs Michigan for the game winning TD, the 2002 Buckeye season was simply...amazing.  As I ran into a childhood friend post game he simply looked at me and said, "So this is what it's like to win it all."  How awesome of a feeling and as I have told my buddies, "I hope getting married or poppin out kids feels better b/c right now I can't imagine that it does."

But still..no victory for the state of Ohio...

Currently, the Browns biggest story involves a Playboy Playmate & a stiletto heal and the Tribe continues to cut anyone over the age of 25.  But then, there are those Cavs, who arguably have the MVP of the league at age 20.  The Chosen One, from my home town - LeAkron, is simply dominating and to be honest..the only shot this state has at winning a championship right now. Will it happen soon..no idea, but it's gonna happen and I can't wait.  While the Buckeyes championship was sweet, only a certain area of the state rejoiced and many articles in local papers stated this is simply an appetizer to the big one. 

My love for sports in this great state continues and in this blog, I will continue to track the progress of all those sometimes awful, sometimes frustrating teams in the OHio.   

Stay Classy Ohio..

P.S.  In case you havent noticed, I did not mention the Bengals, Reds, or Bearcats and that's simply because those are Kentucky teams..