They Call Him Philthy

That's right, tomorrow begins one of the greatest college basketball conference tournaments in the country. This year it's right in my backyard, the MCI Center in Washington, DC! Last year I went as a member of the media working for the Atlantic Coast Conference as an intern. That was my first ACC Tournament experience and it was unbelievable.

This year I'm back working again for the ACC (it pays to keep good relationships with former employers). Our purpose here is to create the official 2005 ACC Tournament documentary that will air about a month after the Tournament ends (It will be on Fox Sports Net and Comcast SportsNet stations across the country, check your local listings).

We'll be shooting each game (that's "videotaping" for you people not in the biz), shooting the crowds, interviewing past legendary players, getting video from the locker rooms, post game commentary from coaches and players, and basically anything and everything that makes up the flavor of the ACC Tournament.

What I will give you HERE is hopefully a rare look from behind the scenes at the Tournament. I promise this isn't part of some ego trip...I just realize that most people will never have the chance to watch a game from press row, or hold a microphone up to Coach K's mouth after a game, or eat dinner with Michael Wilbon and Dick Vitale (haven't had that happen yet, but there's always THIS year baby!). I know how lucky I am to be able to see all of the behind the scenes action that never gets televised or seen by most people and I just want to share! I'm the biggest fan there is, and while it's true that I probably look professional and calm while I'm there working, inside I'm really just a little kid in a candy store, mouth wide open in amazement at all the players and personalities walking next to me!

So keep an eye out here. I'll post a recap of the day's happenings each night during the Tournament. I promise you'll love it, and if you don't, well, may God have mercy on your soul. That was a bit dramatic. I like it.

Stay tuned for more Philthy, We'll be Right Back.