Mar 29, 2009

Snub Weekend

Hello Everyone,

So I said I would talk about my personal experience of the NCAA tournament, but first I must speak my mind on the all-star game today. A couple of my teammates got snubbed for the game.

I will make the case for Drew first. Drew is first in blocks, 5th in rebounding, and 5th in evaluation in the ENTIRE LEAGUE. Not only did Drew not get picked the first time, they did not choose him the second time when Prokom’s Woods and Burke decided not to play. Now correct me if I am wrong, but we finished tied for second in the league and won the POLISH CUP. We still only get 2 players on the team, while prokom had 5 selected, and Turow had 4, and Anwil had 3. I mean that is ridiculous. The other guy who got snubbed was Skip. He is the leading scorer for again the Polish Cup champs. He was also the MVP of the cup or should have been hands down. Now I’m not going to pick people and say who should not be there because those guys put in the same hard work on the court as us. However I do think there should be a limit of games you have to play before you can be picked as an All-Star. That number should be a lot higher then just 6 games. I would not be surprised if somehow money was involved in the decisions and that would def. leave us off!! Again this won’t change anything, but I defiantly feel these guys deserved to be on the team.

The final four for the national championship in college basketball will be determined today. Drew’s old college team (Michigan State) has a chance to be one of the four. I only participated in this tournament one time, but it was by far the best time. The tournament touches so many people. It makes people who aren’t fans of basketball care about it for one month. Everybody feels out the brackets of who they think will advance to play for the championship. The tournament is set up where 65 teams play in a single elimination tournament. 35 teams are automatically in the tournament by winning there conference championship. Then the other 34 teams are picked by a committee, because of there wins during the regular season. The tournament itself is so organized.

The year we went, we were a 5 seed (the seeds range from 1-16). We started off the first round playing in Buffalo, New York. The NCAA chartered us in by plane. The first round is played in 4 days. So we played Thursday and then Saturday. We played old dominion and Maryland. We were considered the underdog against Maryland. We pulled off a big win by 3, and I actually was named player of the game. The unique thing about the games is they are played in huge arenas all around the states. These arenas can hold 50,000 people, and are often sold out. The media that surrounds the games is also very unique. During the practices you have all types of photographers and news men. After the practices you have to wait around for an hour for interviews. Some players have to do sit downs for the television while others meet in a press room to answer questions. Once we returned to campus after winning the first two games, there were even more press. We were one of the 16 teams left in the nation. We had to play the defending national champs that had 5 NBA players on the team.

The game was in St. Louis in the professional football arena. We played a great game and actually gave Florida there toughest game as they marched to the title. I fouled out on a bad call by the ref on a charge, and they hit all there free throws at the end. Like I said earlier the experience of playing in this was just fantastic. We had so many fans that traveled to the games to cheer us on and would wait in the hotels for us, and waited back home when we arrived to greet us. This tournament is followed by almost everyone in the States. I received a ton of cards and good luck notes along with congratulations. A really cool card I got was from my 7 year old cousin of mine in California. She had made a card and sent it to me for playing in the games. I mean that just shows how far the tournament reaches. It is hard to explain the excitement and the overall thrill of being there in words. It is def. something you have to experience for yourself before you completely understand the CRAZYNESS of March Madness.

We had a couple events this past week after winning the cup. The first was a dinner at “Lida” hotel. It was a brand new hotel that was not actually open to the public yet. The restaurant was very nice and the food was outstanding. We had some vegetable soup, a veal salad, a steak fillet (cooked rare, YESS) and some cake at the end. Management from the team, the town mayor, and of course the team were the ones at the dinner.

Then the very next day we celebrated with the fans. They introduced us one by one in this conference room. The fans were cheering like crazy and chanting everyone’s name. We took pictures with the trophy, received a cake, and also were given shirts that they had made for us. After that we stuck around and signed autographs and took some more pictures. It was a good day and thanks to the fans that came out!!

Until next time

This is BC gone for now

47 comments:

Anonymous said...

you're right! this selection for the all star game is ridiculous and unfair. but there's nothing left to do.

Brandon, are you still in kołobrzeg?
people are chattering that you are gone to USA.

Anonymous said...

Brandon,

will always remember your ncaa tourney run!

great memories! :)

Big Al

Anonymous said...

Hi Brandon,
thank you so much for your insight into March Madness. Truly great experience, lucky you! Damn, I wish there was such a wonderful basketball event in Poland (sigh).

Wow, I didn't remember Butler made it to Sweet 16 and gave the Gators the hardest time in their tourney run; the campus must have gone ape, to say the least:) Sadly, this year it was 1&Out for Butler. There hasn't been a surprise team this year either (Villaova's been a solid program after all, mind you).

Thanks again, I'm off to watch the MSU-Louisville game now.

Anonymous said...

Brandon - why haven't you started in 3pointers Contest during AS2009?
You're one of the best distant shooter in the League.

Anonymous said...

Welcome to the polish league. League of absurds.

Anonymous said...

Brandon,

We will always remember that 2007 Sweet Sixteen run.

The memory of the blocking call still stings, it definitely should have been a charge against Horford. I wish I could find the video of that somewhere.

I hope all is going well for you in Poland.

Anonymous said...

http://polskikosz.pl/news/19263 ???

Anonymous said...

"The latest news on the team is that we are going to finish out the season and playoffs!!!" - BC what with that? What with the fans?

ur fan? said...

i still believe that's 'prima aprilis' joke, if not - damn you BC!

Anonymous said...

Money is money.

Anonymous said...

Brandon Judas Brandon. Till now you have *ucked up body. Promise you it was one of your bigest mistake of your whole life.

Took money, shake hand with president of kotwa, and next day WITHOUT any BYE, TAKE CARE or SORRY, like an 11 -year old girl!! Run away!!!

Pussy without balls, you had real chance to reach semi or final of polish league and be a guy with high new contract in better club and league. But now... You are just a butty boy , without respect to coach and players - sayonara and good luck in some bulgarian swedish league.

KOTWA for life, players which stayed rise up on thursday and friday, we can do it guys, fans are with you!!!

gregor said...

Brandon, why leave us?
So much believed in you!
Damage, too ...
If you were - Polish Championships medal was to draw the hand
fan Gregor
Kotwica Kolobrzeg

Anonymous said...

If that is true, you're a jackass

Anonymous said...

we got little fan club in Indianapolis, Danny Granger and Travis Diener will catch you and kick your ass !!! brrrrrrrreeeeee!!!! Kotwa 4 Life!!!!

Anonymous said...

You're a pussy Brandon. You could achieve really big thing, but you fucked up.

Anonymous said...

Take care Brandon.
Thank You very much for everything You do for Kotwica.

Anonymous said...

Don't do this, you declare your game in all matches and now you going home??
I was your fan ... not any more

Anonymous said...

What's goinig on? Is this the April 1st joke, or what?
Unill anything is confirmed and clarified we mustn't talk that harsh of the guys, period.

Anonymous said...

calm down all of you!
we shoud wait and see what is really going on and most of all focus on first game!
Kotwica forever

Anonymous said...

we're waiting for your answer...

Kotwica fan

Anonymous said...

How is the weather in Indiana?

Anonymous said...

PRIMA APRILLIS :)

Anonymous said...

where are you Brandon, Skip...Drew????Come back to Kolobrzeg...

Anonymous said...

Wychwalacie Brandona za to jakim jest zawodnikiem, za chwile mieszacie go z błotem... To smutne jak czyta sie takie komentarze jak są wyżej. Co się okaże jeśli to naprawdę jest żart, co sobie pomyśli Brandon czytając Was ?
A jeśli nawet wyjechał to przeciez on jest bogu ducha winien... to chyba nie pod jego adresem powinny isc te bluzgi i przezwiska, opanujcie sie ludzie.
Pozwolilem sobie na zamieszczenie wpisu po polsku, bo i tak czytaja to w wiekszosci Polacy.
,peace

zigmoz said...

If it isnt a Prima Aprilis joke and you go away ....
On the one hand i understand that money is money and no one will work for free, but on the other hand i dont understand how could you go away at the moment when you could achive moreeee for you ( promotion yourself) and for the team.

Anonymous said...

'Conglatulations' for fans who at first say how much they love BC, and than scream how much he fucked up is. That's ridiculous.

What Brandon did (if he really went beck to USA)is decision which shouldn't shock anybody. If you were him, how long would you work without being paid?!

Of course, I also would like Brandon and other players to stay, and also I don't understand why they made those minds 2 days before play offs, but it's not the reason to isult him! come on! A little bit culture and class people!

Think what will happen if they get back. For sure you will love them again and those who were insulting wouldn't remember about it.

If you want to show your disapproval you can do it in other way. I'm disappointed with those swear words I can read here.

Anonymous said...

pussy with out the honour. we all loved you but after ucked up coach, players and fans you are only biyatch.

good luck without letter of clearness (from da club). you will be pimp forward in some amatour league!!

Bang !! Bang !! and say the same for drew and skip - bitchyes.

today macho was so sad and disaapointed!! kev and kiko are from lime light but have ball!! but you funny players are only money uckers. whole warld is in crisis, poeple looses their jobs and agree for salary cuts but not our stars. white boy from indiania, our BIG STAR which is so big dat gave a sheet about all poeple do care.

game over bran pimp.

Anonymous said...

AND THE VERY LAST WORD.
WE ARE GOING TO DO SEMIFINALS WITH KEV AND SEF. BLOW. FANS ARE WITH THE BEST COACH IN OUR LEAGUE, CAPTAIN TOM AND THE REST. SUCK.

Anonymous said...

give back the car!

Anonymous said...

No "goodbye" to team mates, no handshakes.....like a rat.....shame on you....I thought you were a great budy:((((((

Anonymous said...

Look what coach Machowski said (from local paper): "I am very disapointed, I trusted those guys, they didnt even say goodbye...I dont know how to handle with that before playoffs" sad, sad, you could wait, just one more month, win the championship...FUCK IT

Anonymous said...

Americans - nation without the principles

Anonymous said...

I'm Kotwica fan for 15 years. And i can just say that i'm dissapointed... You sign new contract, you become your money and you run away before play offs... Maybe our club isn't professional, but what we can say about you? You're not professional at all.

Anonymous said...

Chickens?

Anonymous said...

B. Crone - the weakest of Kotwica's foreign players (lowest EVAL)this season. Do you agree with that opinion?

Anonymous said...

You should at least say good bye....yo won a polish cup you were our heroes and now........from heros to zeros....

Anonymous said...

pffffffff

chicky shits

Anonymous said...

Brandon Crone wrote:

"Mar 15, 2009
A STEP CLOSER!!
Hello Everyone,

The latest news on the team is that we are going to finish out the season and playoffs!!!"

Words, words, words, words...

emo said...

Brandon Crone please write about this situation in your next note.
we want know true!
I was disappointed in Skip. He tell we play for gold medal! and...?
:(

Anonymous said...

czy nie możecie wstrzymac się z komentarzami do czwatkowego meczu?
niech sytuacja się wyjaśni.

Anonymous said...

ale juz jest oficjalne info ze pojechali na stronie klubu

Anonymous said...

tak szybko zwiali, że Naymick nie zdążył zamknkąć drzwi od mieszkania... nie ma się co łudzić na cud.

Bcrone said...

I did handshake and tell everyone good bye on Friday!!

Anonymous said...

yes of course you did shake hands with your friends on friday (who do you want to make more stupid? us or yourself? if you did say them goodbye it was just "goodbye" in a meaning like "see you tomorrow" )and did you tell them "sorry guys but now i will just wait like a whore till they give me the money and i will run away like a chicken? ? " did you say it to them crone? i see you cant stand critical opinions cause most of the posts where someone calls you coward like me yesterday you're cutting off the comments - isn't that just another proof that you really are a coward withous honest? funkin little chicken withous any balls?

Anonymous said...

selfish little jerk thinking only about money and himself - would kick your uncleaned (dirty and stinking) ass but i'm affraid i would dirt my shoe

Anonymous said...

Sad is this what I am readin' here. I understand, that majority of you be disappointed guy's decision, but nobody with you tries it will be like they. I understand them very good. I know, how this is see closer's people by the internet. Shame me for polish people... Huge pissing off on boys from abroad, and we are not better. We lie, we rob and we leave without any word..

Therefore , instead of write without sense, let every look on oneself..

Peace.!

Anonymous said...

Have to say You: from heros to zeros....