The SportsTalk Shop: Phillies and the PIAA
We had the opportunity to speak with several important guests on last week’s “RCN SportsTalk,” discussing a number of issues relevant to sports fans in the RCN viewing area. For this week’s entry in the “SportsTalk Shop,” I’d like to share some of my opinions on these topics and add a few more bits of…
Read MoreBehind the Mic: Employee Evaluations
Generally speaking, I would think everyone who is employee is evaluated at some point on their performance. Most of us have nervously and, hopefully, eagerly awaited the trip to the boss’ office so that he or she can assess your past year’s work, ask for comments, offer you suggestions to improve, and set the goals…
Read MoreThe SportsTalk Shop: “Districts & Regionals” Video Recaps
Last week here at the “SportsTalk Shop,” I examined the top stories, teams and individuals involved in this year’s District XI boys and girls basketball tournament. As always, the RCN crew did their usual outstanding job, bringing all the sights and sounds of the local playoffs to our viewers–their schedules stretched to the limit to…
Read MoreThe SportsTalk Shop: HS Hoops – District XI Recaps
It was another fun (and extremely hectic) District XI playoff season for us at RCN-TV. A huge “THANK YOU” to all the representatives of the district, the athletic directors, coaches, statisticians (especially Bob & Pat Whirl!) and everyone involved in the tournament. The playoffs were not without their share of exciting moments, a few upsets…
Read MoreBehind the Mic: It Is Time
It is time! And this is a double entendre. It is time to introduce a play clock in Pennsylvania high school basketball. In other words, it is time for time! There are currently eight states that use the shot clock in high school. They are California, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Rhode…
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