Behind the Mic: Thrill; Agony
From 1961-1998, I regularly would watch The Wide World of Sports on ABC. Jim McKay was the host and the show’s introductory video and catchphrase was “the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat”. Those words were spoken over a celebration of a great win followed by a ski jumper severely crashing during a…
Read MoreBehind the Mic: Bracketology
Northwestern is in! For the first time in school history, the Wildcats are in the NCAA tournament after winning 23 games this season. Can they win their first game ever when they take on Vanderbilt in Round One? Before we get to that, there are more important things to consider – which of the 68…
Read MoreThe SportsTalk Shop: Wrestling Round-up & Hoops Highlights
While the PIAA wresting season has come to its conclusion, the state basketball playoff tournament continues for the teams still alive in this year’s state playoffs (make sure you check out our broadcast schedule this week here on the RCN-TV website!) Due to this week’s winter storm and the highly likely possibility that our state…
Read MoreThe SportsTalk Shop: State Basketball Preview
The PIAA basketball playoffs are almost upon us and RCN-TV is gearing up for outstanding coverage of your local teams! To get you ready for the state playoffs, here are some storylines to follow as the schools in the RCN coverage area embark on facing teams from across Pennsylvania over the next several weeks. “And…
Read MoreBehind the Mic: March 1 Madness
Any true basketball fan is well aware of March Madness – the term that indicates basketball season is coming to an end, but not before the colleges and high schools battle for conference, district, state and national championships. It normally builds each week until the final games are played. For Lehigh Valley fans, March Madness…
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