tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58480397788047688712024-02-21T10:07:18.061-05:00Ford Sports Night BlogNews 14 Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11574754544329478438noreply@blogger.comBlogger466125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848039778804768871.post-35542405243325579052013-06-20T12:29:00.000-04:002013-06-20T12:29:18.793-04:00Emptying my head before a much needed breakGotta clear the decks before taking a breather, so here goes.<br />
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<li>Props to both the UNC and NC State baseball teams for a great ride through the post season. Sad that they were placed in the same side of the bracket in Omaha. Would have made for some great drama, had they both reached the championship series. Alas, one of them leaves Omaha following Thursday's game. UNC has had a fairly sick season, having not lost back-to-back games (to this point), while NC State has been on fire for the last 40 games. Great to see these programs helping keep collegiate baseball very much alive and well in the state. Not that it was suffering, but runs like these only reinforce just how well the game is played across the state. Fans of ECU know how good the Pirates have been in the past, UNC-W was among the nation's best, and Charlotte nearly claimed another A-10 crown, and a trip to the NCAA Tournament. Baseball is quite healthy in NC. And that's good.</li>
<li>The NBA Finals conclude Thursday night in Miami. First, let me say I chuckled heartily at the fans that left game 6 early, and couldn't get back in once they learned the Heat were on the comeback trail. Those moments are what make sports great (not the fans leaving, of course). And it's those moments that should remind every fan across the world that it's not over until the clock hits 0:00. Even if Miami trails by 20 in the 4th quarter, I suspect fans will still stick around...just in case. However, I don't think they will be watching their team lose. Miami will likely win game 7, and in convincing fashion. I'm not banging on the Spurs, but as I felt ate the start of the series, the younger legs of the Heat would likely be the difference. Add that to the demoralizing loss the Spurs took in game 6, and it's a recipe for disaster for Gregg Popovich and company. Heat win game 7 by no fewer than 10.</li>
<li>The Stanley Cup Final is all tied up at 2-2, thanks to some shaky goaltending by both Chicago's Corey Crawford and Boston's Tuuka Rask. Add their unusual performances (both had been remarkable through the first three games), with ice conditions that are frankly atrocious, and you get what we got in game 4. Overtime, strange bounces, and goals that mostly relied on brawn than beauty. The ice crew at TD Garden has no excuse for ice conditions to be less than perfect. You can't tell me outside humidity this, or cooling that. There is no floor changeover in the building with the Celtics out of the playoffs. The ice maintenance crew should have that sheet perfect every time. Period. Now, the ice was garbage for both teams, which makes it equally frustrating for the players, and a stress test for the fans (as a Chicago fan, I know), so don't view that rant as a complaint. Just a fact. Boston's ice is junk.</li>
<li>I am too emotionally attached to this series to make a prediction. The fan says Chicago wins, but I wouldn't be giving Boston their proper respect by dismissing them. The Bruins are ridiculously good. Getting great play in net from Rask, their defense is aggressive, their forwards love to finish their checks. They play the right way. Period. Tough, hard-nosed hockey. Almost a lost art, really. Chicago plays a similar style, but their game is based more on speed than the physical. Whichever teams wins the Cup will be more than deserving.</li>
<li>Charlotte BobNets (making the transition myself) began their pre-draft workouts on Wednesday, getting a look ate Indiana's Cody Zeller, NC State's Scott Wood, Wake's CJ Harris, Davidson's Jake Cohen and others. Realistically, only Zeller is on Charlotte's radar as a potential pick. To me, he is on the periphery at that. BobNets have just one selection for the draft (fourth overall), unless they make a deal to acquire an additional pick or picks. I am interested to see what they do once the free agency period begins. The potential of having deep double digits of space under the salary cap is intriguing. The thing that brings you back to earth, is they (once again) have a first-time Head Coach in Steve Clifford, and other than his resume being highlighted by working under both VanGundy's (Jeff and Stan), I'm not sure just how good this guy is, or will be.</li>
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Mike Solartehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198491915560619350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848039778804768871.post-73014485380509103802013-03-20T13:08:00.004-04:002013-03-20T13:08:49.760-04:00Hello written blog...kindaThe NCAA Tournament is technically underway, but if you want to have some fun in our @MikeSolarte Twitter Brackets on Yahoo!, here is what you need.<br />
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Like the pollen that arrives every year around this time, so too, do the thoughts of a singular weatherman in the News 14 Carolina family (not me, you jokesters), believing he is the seer of all seers, when it relates to the NCAA Tournament.<br />
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Many thanks to Mike Solarte and the
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forecasting prowess on the grand stage! I’ve got the verbiage to
navigate this tough tournament and use it often when trying to
predict the weather. You may often hear me say, “this is a
difficult forecast; it’ll change by the minute, stay tuned!”
You’re not here for that, you want substance. I believe at times,
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teams and sports psychology. Millions of unforeseen dynamics makes
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Midwest: Wow! What a group of teams in
this region! It’s stacked from top to bottom with talented student
athletes, coaching and basketball skill. I’ll cut to the chase and
get to the teams I see in the Regional Semifinals: Louisville, St.
Louis, Michigan State and Duke. All chalk, but I think grit and
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Midwest Regional Champion: <b>Louisville</b></div>
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West: There’s going to be a lot of
red in this region. Upsets may happen frequently in the second and
third rounds! When it all gets down to the Regional Semifinals I see
four great teams with a diversity of play: Gonzaga, Wisconsin, New
Mexico and Ohio State. Defense will prevail, but I don’t see it
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South: Some of my favorite coaches in
college basketball are in this region. Tubby Smith, Roy Williams, and
Shaka Smart to name a few! The selection committee is making it
tough on me! The third round match everyone wants to see is Kansas
versus UNC. So many story lines and history of the game shared
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South Regional Champion: <b>Kansas</b></div>
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East: How can you not love NC State’s
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Call me overwhelmed by the anniversary of the 1983 team of destiny,
but I see so much potential for NC State to match up well against the
Hoosiers. Regional Semifinals: NC State, UNLV, Marquette, Miami. In
2013, the team that’s been on my radar all year long is Miami. I
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National Champion: The trophy stays in
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<br />Mike Solartehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198491915560619350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848039778804768871.post-22929001469709354032012-12-20T17:45:00.001-05:002012-12-20T17:45:35.012-05:00Panthers Fans Outrage RefreshingWell the open letter by disgruntled Panthers fans and PSL owners published this week in The Charlotte Observer certainly caused a stir, albeit not the kind those behind the letter had intended. The firestorm from the media centered more on the group not signing there names to the letter rather than their frustration with the Panthers organization. Let's put the group's choice to remain anonymous aside for the moment. I'd rather focus on why they wrote what they did. <br />
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I first moved to Charlotte in November of 2003 and in the nearly ten years since, that letter marks the first public outcry I can ever remember over a dissatisfaction with a local sports team. Don't recall reading or hearing anything like this during the 2-14 season the Panthers had a few years ago and not when the Bobcats went 7-59 last year. So while I find these fans timing to voice their complaints now -- during a season in which the Panthers could finish 7-9 -- a little odd, I applaud them for doing so.<br />
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During my time living here, my perception has been that fans are apathetic when the local teams don't succeed. And if that perception is accurate then that fan apathy is my biggest criticism of the sports culture here in the Queen City.<br />
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Think about it, how many native Charlotteans do you know? My guess is not many. Even the locals I've met tell me they're a rarity. Charlotte would seem to have become a transient city. The Panthers or the Bobcats are everyone's second favorite team because most of the residents are from somewhere else. Question, how many of you root on the Panthers or the Bobcats until your favorite team comes to town? <br />
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So instead of blasting this group of Panthers PSL owners for remaining anonymous, why don't we discuss the valid point they make. In the 18 years the Panthers have been around, they have just four winning seasons and none of them consecutively. The Bobcats have made just one playoff appearance in its history. Do you really think that track record wouldn't cause outrage in Pittsburgh, Green Bay, Dallas, Boston, Chicago, New York or LA? Even Atlanta? Because until now, it certainly seems like it hasn't here.Jason Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02469716862093313113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848039778804768871.post-57978200370461729602012-12-04T15:49:00.002-05:002012-12-04T15:51:57.820-05:00Panthers, Bobcats and morePanthers fall to Kansas City, Bobcats are better, Duke going bowling, and a Movember update.<br />
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<em>Mike Solarte</em>Mike Solartehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198491915560619350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848039778804768871.post-11020983564957687572012-10-26T14:00:00.000-04:002012-10-26T14:00:04.484-04:00Panthers-Bears, Wake Forest and the NHLThe Panthers face Chicago, Wake falls to Clemson and the NHL ready to bury its season.<br />
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<em>Mike Solarte</em>Mike Solartehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198491915560619350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848039778804768871.post-66444048766253755742012-10-22T18:55:00.000-04:002012-10-22T18:55:56.744-04:00Panthers fire Marty HurneyPanthers fans got their wish. Someone had to pay for their 1-5 start, but did the Hurney have to go?<br />
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Mike SolarteMike Solartehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198491915560619350noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848039778804768871.post-53499658456276225732012-10-16T00:50:00.000-04:002012-10-16T00:50:00.045-04:00Monday night, late nightCovering some ground during an epic Peyton comeback against San Diego. Apologies to Denver fans...I didn't realize it had gotten as bad as 24-0. Wild stuff.<br />
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<i>Mike Solarte</i>Mike Solartehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198491915560619350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848039778804768871.post-73919637787160567522012-10-08T19:02:00.001-04:002012-10-08T19:03:23.106-04:00Panthers fall to Seattle, and more....It takes a lot for me to get worked up over a Panthers loss. I just don't see the need for me to get emotionally attached. The loss didn't bother me so much, but some fan reaction did. Check it out below.<br />
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<em>Mike Solarte</em>Mike Solartehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198491915560619350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848039778804768871.post-78681664052425493462012-10-02T21:43:00.001-04:002012-10-02T21:43:19.831-04:00Panthers suffer a crusherGreetings....Carolina Panthers have to find a way to pick themselves up off the mat to face Seattle on Sunday....VLOG thoughts on that, and some golf below...<br />
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Enjoy, and see you at 10 on the Ford Sports Night!<br /><br /><em>Mike Solarte</em>Mike Solartehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198491915560619350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848039778804768871.post-56039543646921568272012-09-19T20:18:00.002-04:002012-09-19T20:18:16.388-04:00The "code" in football, and more...A look ahead to Thursday's Panthers-Giants game, the NHL lockout, and my take on the Bucs effort in the closing seconds of their game with the Giants in week 2.<br />
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Mike SolarteMike Solartehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198491915560619350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848039778804768871.post-12155582651169277462012-08-22T11:29:00.003-04:002012-08-22T11:29:40.135-04:00Michigan football on drugs?Thoughts on Ricky Berens and the newest revelation as to why Michigan lost to Appalachian State 5 years ago on the football field.<br />
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<em>Mike Solarte</em>Mike Solartehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198491915560619350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848039778804768871.post-28085224710431179952012-08-21T11:09:00.003-04:002012-08-21T11:09:39.276-04:00Don't sprain your shoulder, Augusta........as you pat yourself on the back. Covering that, Sergio and the Panthers win over Miami.<br />
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<em>Mike Solarte</em>Mike Solartehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198491915560619350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848039778804768871.post-27743307822232892532012-08-15T00:08:00.003-04:002012-08-15T00:08:36.687-04:00NHL Labor, Part Deux and moreAs promised, unloaded some late night thoughts before heading home.<br />
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<em>Mike Solarte</em>Mike Solartehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198491915560619350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848039778804768871.post-61467396406560072402012-08-14T14:52:00.001-04:002012-08-14T14:53:56.813-04:00From late Monday NightHad trouble posting last night. Thoughts on the Panthers loss to Houston and more...<br />
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Will likely have another later today.<br />
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<em>Mike Solarte</em>Mike Solartehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198491915560619350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848039778804768871.post-58955845511763632682012-08-10T13:01:00.000-04:002012-08-10T13:01:23.911-04:00Haven't been TOO fired up, until now...Thursday's blog. It's a doozy.<br />
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I goofed the end (iPhone accidental trim), but I was just saying goodbye...<br />
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<i>Mike Solarte</i>Mike Solartehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198491915560619350noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848039778804768871.post-68101861736591001992012-08-08T15:30:00.002-04:002012-08-10T13:04:31.201-04:00Taxing Olympic gold medalists?Yep, time to hit that, Panthers, Olympics, and AJ Allmendinger.<br />
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<em>Mike Solarte</em>Mike Solartehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198491915560619350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848039778804768871.post-88128765509306070592012-08-06T23:53:00.001-04:002012-08-06T23:53:10.057-04:00Team USA busts up Argentina....and more...Video thoughts ranging from the Panthers to the Olympics, to Carmelo Anthony's....er....well, just watch.<br />
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Mike SolarteMike Solartehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198491915560619350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848039778804768871.post-45587676525857485832012-08-02T20:06:00.000-04:002012-08-02T20:06:35.380-04:00Otah cut, AJ released, USA wins by .... 83?Skipped a day, and maybe that was a good thing....an update on a Thursday from the office.<br />
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<em>Mike Solarte</em>Mike Solartehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198491915560619350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848039778804768871.post-41237408941034869682012-07-31T20:11:00.001-04:002012-07-31T20:11:20.780-04:00The VLOG for July 31stQuick Panthers and Olympic thoughts....check it!<br />
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