Rogers Takeover of Toronto Sports

Hey All

I have got a lot of emails about this and figured I would throw in my 2 cents

Here are my thoughts on Rogers buying a controlling share in MLSE. I think it has the potential to be a great idea. Rogers will have the entire distribution channel locked up so all the revenues that are generated will go directly to them. This is similar to how the Yankees and knicks operate. So this has the potential to be great for the city. However, we still need good sports people around the teams. Rogers tried throwing money at the jays to buy a winning team, but that didn’t work, the Knicks have shown you can just buy lots of players, you need some good people around. However with Rogers securing the entire package, they will be able to generate more revenues and be able to afford to spend more. The cost is huge, 1.3 billion, but over the long term, they will be able to nmake that back. This does bring a new energy and vibe into the city sports scene that hasn’t been seen in a very long time.

In review, its a good thing for sports in the city, and the model has been shown to work, but we still need good sports people around the teams.

Season 2 – Episode 2 “I Stream, Ustream”

The Boys return for an indepth preview of the 2010 NBA playoffs. This podcast was simulcast in video live on Ustream.com
Season 2 Episode2

Double Dribblin Season 2 Ep 1 a.k.a Rise of the Chunter!!

Double Dribblin Season 2 Ep 1

So, after much (some? any?) anticipation, double dribblin triumphantly returns to the intertubes with the first episode for season 2. ‘Where the hell have you been?’ you may ask… well it’s been a busy year for all the DD team, but we wanted to get the band back together to preview and then cover the 2010 playoffs (and because people start to call you an alcoholic if you sit drinking alone…)

Episode 12 – “Yes, he has a funny last name.”

Double Dribblin – Episode 12
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The boys talk about the playoffs so far and the upcoming conference finals. Manu forgets to introduce us at the start- who are these fine gents?

Also, the results of the draft lottery. Spoiler alert – it was the Clippers.

Episode 11 – “You don’t wan Pau playing Yao”

Double Dribblin – Episode 11
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Round 2.

Ding! Ding!

The crew talk about the upcoming 2nd round of the playoffs.

Episode 10 – “It’s peanut butter jelly time!”

Double Dribblin – Episode 10
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The guys analyze the first week of the playoffs.

Episode 9 – “They can’t lose every year”

Double Dribblin – Episode 9
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Part 2 of the epic 2 part playoff preview.
Also included: End of season awards.

Episode 8 – “Winner gets a car, 2nd place gets a set of steak knives, third place gets kicked off the podcast”

Double Dribblin – Episode 8
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The boys return for part 1 of their playoff preview , previewing the eastern conference and the effects of the KG injury.

Coming tomorrow, part 2 of the playoff preview as well as their picks for the end of season awards.

Episode 7 – “We’ll get’em next time, kiddo.”

Double Dribblin – Episode 7
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This week the boys talk about:

• “Limp to the Line ‘09” – More injuries! Manu Ginobli, Rajon Rondo and Anderson Varejao join the list.
• Allen Iverson’s “injury”
• Bynum returning soon for the Lakers (for real this time?)
• The Raptors are officially out of the playoffs. What went wrong?
• The curious case of Shaun Livingston
• MJ’s Hall of Fame day
• Potential playoff upsets

Episode 106 – “Stop touching my damn foot!”

Double Dribblin – Episode 6
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This week the boys talk about

• Arenas has his first game back
• “Limp to the Line ‘09” – The contender’s injury problems
• Bynum returning soon for the Lakers
• Should Phoenix trade Amare?
• Greg Oden
• The Raptors’ winning streak and the fate of Triano
• Rookie of the year candidates