Tuesday Nonsense

03/16/2010 12:00 am

Nick Brunker

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Bengals Hall of Fame Game tickets on sale TODAY....Here is a memo to Cincinnati Bengals fans: Tickets for the Hall of Fame Game between Cincinnati and the Dallas Cowboys will go on sale Tuesday. The game, which is the first exhibition of the 2010 season, will be held at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 8. Tickets range from $47 to $62. Cincinnati facing off against Dallas will be one of the many events scheduled for this year's Hall of Fame ceremony. The 2010 class consists of Dick LeBeau, Jerry Rice, Emmitt Smith, Russ Grimm, Rickey Jackson, Floyd Little and John Randle.

ORDER YOURS HERE

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Cabrera brings vocal leadership to Reds.....Attention younger Reds players. If there is one person in the clubhouse who shows signs of not wanting to win as much as shortstop Orlando Cabrera, he will find you. Take any plays off, and expect Cabrera to be there to push you to do better. If you become selfish, he will likely tell you.

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For Reds, time to win is now
Mike Bauman, Reds.com
The time for the Cincinnati Reds to have a winning season is overdue, not just on the calendar, but in terms of the quality on the Reds roster. The Reds played only 10 games last year with their projected starting lineup together on the field. And that's to say nothing of injuries to the pitching staff. But now with young and promising talent in place, with increased depth of talent in the organization, perhaps the Reds are on the verge of not only a winning season, but a breakthrough season. But perhaps this progress should be taken one step at a time.

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Reds celebrate Wire-to-Wire 1990 season next week...Join Chris Sabo and other members of the 1990 Reds along with Reds Hall of Famers on Thursday, March 25 from 5:30 - 9 pm for the grand opening of the Hall of Fame’s new exhibit tribute to the 1990 World Champion Reds. This is a unique chance to be among the first Reds fans to preview the new 1990 exhibit. The event also will celebrate the release of Maker’s Mark’s 2010 commemorative bottle that features the 1990 Reds. Ticket prices are $80 per person for the general public and $70 for museum members and/or Maker’s Mark Ambassadors. Event tickets include parking, two drink tickets, a buffet dinner and an entertaining program featuring an audience Q&A with the Reds celebrities in attendance.

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Bengals solid at safety....For four games last season, Roy Williams was able to show how much he was able to add to the Bengals defense. After signing a one-year deal to return, the strong safety is hoping to show it over the entire season. The two sides agreed to terms on Saturday with the Bengals officially announcing the deal Monday. Williams’ return, along with a healthy Chris Crocker, gives them a pair of physical safeties.

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Stalking Erin Andrews will land you 2 and half years in prison.....

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Rashad Bishop out for entire NIT??.....University of Cincinnati junior forward Rashad Bishop, who was suspended for the Big East tournament for breaking team rules, will remain suspended for the Bearcats’ first-round National Invitation Tournament game Wednesday against Weber State.

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UC breaks ground on new athletic complex today
Official Release

The University of Cincinnati will break ground on its $15.5 million Jefferson Avenue Sports Complex. Plans include two practice fields: a 100-yard practice field that can be converted into an indoor facility via an inflatable “bubble,” and an additional 50-yard practice field. The fields will serve the university’s varsity sports programs, functioning as the competitive home of the women’s lacrosse team and as an integral part of the Greater Cincinnati community.

This is the first phase of construction on the facility, expected to be complete in September 2010. A second phase is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2011, pending necessary funding.

Fundraising to support the Jefferson Avenue Sports Complex is part of the university’s Proudly Cincinnati campaign to raise $1 billion by 2013.

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Best news I've heard today...DirecTV and Versus have reached a deal after more than six months to return the sports network to the satellite television service. DirecTV dropped Versus after their contract concluded at the end of August and the two sides were not able to reach an agreement. They said Monday that Versus will be available as part of the same packages as before. Versus' offerings include the NHL playoffs, which begin next month.

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MARCH MADNESS CENTRAL....

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PLAY AGAINST ME IN MY BRACKET CHALLENGE!!! (Password is case sensitive: espn1530).....the winner gets to sit in with me during the Mo Egger Show!! If that's not a worthwhile prize, I dunno what is...

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Kansas wins it all
P-Doc, Enquirer
Kansas. Kansas wins it all. Open and shut. Rock, chalk, Jayhawk. Emphasis on chalk. We’ll get to the Sure Way to Win Your Office Pool momentarily, and a prediction for Xavier. First, this: March Madness isn’t that mad, when you think about it. George Mason comes and goes, and stays away. Remember Valparaiso? Me neither. As much as we like to think the 65-team field is a little slice of democracy, it’s not. It’s more of a big ol’ monarchy. At places such as Duke, Kansas and Kentucky, the Tournament isn’t a highlight. It’s a birthright.

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Tips for picking your NCAA Bracket.....Everyone has their own method for filling out an NCAA Tournament bracket. Some flip coins, others decide which mascot would win in a fight, and many spend hours breaking down Elite Eight matchups that will never take place. In the end, we're lucky to finish 42nd in our office pool. But it sure is a fun ride. To help you along, here are 16 suggestions divided into four tiers - or four regions, to get in the NCAA spirit - to think about when picking your winners.

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Breaking down the regions
Mike Decourcy, Sporting News

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Miami Hockey headed to the CCHA Semifinals in Detroit.....after beating Ohio State in 3 games, they earn the right to play in the CCHA "Final Four." The RedHawks will face the Michigan Wolverines on Friday night at 8:05....a game you can watch on the Big Ten Network.

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For the next few weeks....YOUR votes will narrow down our field of 64 to this year's Battle of the Babes Champion. In the 2010 Bracket, there are 4 different regions:

The East Region...featuring 16 of the hottest actresses.
The South Region...featuring 16 of the models and other babes famous for being hot.
The West Region...featuring 16 of the hottest musicians and performers
The Midwest Region...featuring 16 of the hottest athletes

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL BRACKET

We're narrowing down the field, region by region, every day....based on YOUR votes. You can vote as many times as you want...so check back often throughout the day to make sure your favorite moves on! Today you get to vote on the SOUTH REGION...

#1 Marisa Miller vs. #16 Audrina Patridge