While I thought I'd get a "Spring Football Round 2" (they practiced twice then had Spring Break off) preview on Monday, I came away without an interview.
No big deal, I was "unannounced" and Butch Jones and staff were scouring tape and entertaining recruits. Plus, Butch had one of his umpteen luncheon/speaking engagements and was leaving the premises in short order.
I understand. Really.
I've been around this a long time and sometimes you get a "scoop" or decent interview by being in the right place at the right time. Other times, it just doesn't matter, you get turned down.
As someone who's been interviewing people since about 1986, I've probably been turned down a lot. (And, that doesn't even take into account my dating life prior to getting hitched...er...nearly 27 years ago.)
But, as most experiences are, it wasn't a lost cause.
I got to meet Butch Jones' new assistant Sherry Murray who now is stationed at the front door in the football office. She formerly was in the UCATS office and I've heard good things about her. First off, she didn't throw me out on my ear--so that's a good start.
So, being the observant and quizzical type, I decided to take a brief self-tour around the familiar areas of the Lindner Center. (Didn't walk in any "forbidden areas", just places that I typically meander through anyway on a visit to campus covering the squad.)
Next to the display of Bearcats who have gone onto the NFL (complete with helmet logos,etc.) is a coaching history display with pictures. From Rick Minter to Mark Dantonio to Brian Kelly, I have worked with these gentlemen and I probably was nearby when those photos were shot. Likewise, Butch Jones is now on the display with his photo from his initial press conference at the Kingsgate Marriott.
Pretty classy display.
Then, before heading out, I noticed the hallway by the locker room was brighter. Upon closer inspection, it looked like new "track lights" have been put above the various pictorials exhibited there for UC's modern-era bowl games. Having been "on the air" or working in some capacity in all of these, I still like to look at the pictures and reflect.
For the record, my hand and microphone are part of the '97 Humanitarian Bowl picture and celebration (I've offered to sign and personalize the photo but have thus far not been contacted). For most of the other photos, I was within close vicinity, so they all bring me great memories.
Across from the bowl pictures is the better lit display of this year's schedule. While the specific pictures might be private, they show celebrations of the past that are meaningful to every Bearcat.
http://www.gobearcats.com/blog/scott-springer/
No big deal, I was "unannounced" and Butch Jones and staff were scouring tape and entertaining recruits. Plus, Butch had one of his umpteen luncheon/speaking engagements and was leaving the premises in short order.
I understand. Really.
I've been around this a long time and sometimes you get a "scoop" or decent interview by being in the right place at the right time. Other times, it just doesn't matter, you get turned down.
As someone who's been interviewing people since about 1986, I've probably been turned down a lot. (And, that doesn't even take into account my dating life prior to getting hitched...er...nearly 27 years ago.)
But, as most experiences are, it wasn't a lost cause.
I got to meet Butch Jones' new assistant Sherry Murray who now is stationed at the front door in the football office. She formerly was in the UCATS office and I've heard good things about her. First off, she didn't throw me out on my ear--so that's a good start.
So, being the observant and quizzical type, I decided to take a brief self-tour around the familiar areas of the Lindner Center. (Didn't walk in any "forbidden areas", just places that I typically meander through anyway on a visit to campus covering the squad.)
Next to the display of Bearcats who have gone onto the NFL (complete with helmet logos,etc.) is a coaching history display with pictures. From Rick Minter to Mark Dantonio to Brian Kelly, I have worked with these gentlemen and I probably was nearby when those photos were shot. Likewise, Butch Jones is now on the display with his photo from his initial press conference at the Kingsgate Marriott.
Pretty classy display.
Then, before heading out, I noticed the hallway by the locker room was brighter. Upon closer inspection, it looked like new "track lights" have been put above the various pictorials exhibited there for UC's modern-era bowl games. Having been "on the air" or working in some capacity in all of these, I still like to look at the pictures and reflect.
For the record, my hand and microphone are part of the '97 Humanitarian Bowl picture and celebration (I've offered to sign and personalize the photo but have thus far not been contacted). For most of the other photos, I was within close vicinity, so they all bring me great memories.
Across from the bowl pictures is the better lit display of this year's schedule. While the specific pictures might be private, they show celebrations of the past that are meaningful to every Bearcat.
http://www.gobearcats.com/blog/scott-springer/
