My sources tell me the Ohio State Match will be on Thursday, at 11:00 a.m., Perfect for us retirees; if you’re still working, “I’ve got covid” should work. It will be broadcast on The Deuce (ESPN 2) — which is probably on most people’s cable package. If you live in a cave without cable or running water, find a sports bar.
WHY LOSING $?
Reader S.H. calls our attention to a recent MinnPost article re Gopher V-Ball, “With a powerhouse team and strong attendance, how can Gopher Minnesota volleyball lose money?”
https://www.minnpost.com/sports/2022/12/with-a-powerhouse-team-and-strong-attendance-why-doesnt-and-how-does-minnesota-womens-volleyball-turn-a-profit/
John: I’m happy with my very good, very affordable seats in the Pav, but I don’t quite understand McCutcheon’s concern re the raised floor in Williams Arena. The actual basketball playing court in Williams Arena is 94 feet by 50 feet, plus an out-of-bounds area. A standard volleyball court is 60 feet by 30 feet. The out-of-bounds area at the Pav can’t be more than 10 feet on each side-line, and 15 feet on each end-line, meaning that the entire available playing surface at the Pav would fill, but not exceed, the in-bounds area of Williams Arena. Plus an out-of-bounds area on all sides. A volleyball player chasing a ball that would take her off the raised surface in Williams Arena — would be in the 4th row of seating in the Pav