Comments for Digital Hoops Blast

Comment on A look at the NBA’s First Round Playoff Victories, through each team’s Facebook post by peterrobertcasey

peterrobertcasey — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:02:00 +0000

Facebook’s a visual experience, as is winning. I think a picture > final score, but leaving out the former is a big mistake. Images induce emotion, and who doesn’t want to see their team celebrating success. It’s a shared experience.

Comment on A View of the NBA Playoffs Teams Through Facebook Timeline by Amy Taylor

Amy Taylor — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:13:00 +0000

Been checking ticket prices… will be hoping to catch one
of the Lakers/City Thunder playoff games at Staples Center.. The cheapest seat that I
could find is at http://www.ticketsinventory.com/nba/nba-playoffs-tickets/

Comment on A View of the NBA Playoffs Teams Through Facebook Timeline by Dion

Dion — Thu, 10 May 2012 01:13:00 +0000

Great stuff, Andy. I wrote a similar piece on Facebook Timeline cover photos recently - http://bit.ly/Hrwn1C

Would love to get your opinion on it.

Comment on Big Ten Best Practices: Michigan Brings the Social into the Sport by Andy

Andy — Tue, 01 May 2012 13:47:00 +0000

Hey Bob – thanks for the note! Several other programs (like Washington and Mississippi) leverage the directory of all SM on their nav like the Illini. I do like this a lot as it is well-designed and simple. But I love the Michigan approach as it delivers stories into their page without requiring you to go somewhere else. Keeps their site fresh and gets more eyes (and followers) on SM…

Definitely a valid point on dead links! No presence on SM > a presence that isn’t updated.

Comment on Big Ten Best Practices: Michigan Brings the Social into the Sport by Bob McKamey

Bob McKamey — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:35:00 +0000

Illinois (http://www.fightingillini.com) does a great job with their SM integration as well, and I’d give them the nod over Michigan:

-Main universal nav includes icon links to individual Twitter and Facebook accounts for all sports.
-Individual program pages also include the universal program-specific Twitter and Facebook icons viewable at all times top right.
-Individual program pages also include universal program-specific Twitter feed and Facebook Like callout.-Only place Michigan has the integration is on the program main pages.

*Unrelated to social media integration, but still an important note on Michigan they’ve had this dead link for Coach Beilein under the “More Links” tab for months: http://www.johnbeilein.com

Comment on A Visual Look at the NCAA Final Four as Told Through Athletics Websites by Vince Muzik

Vince Muzik — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:34:00 +0000

I like Ohio State’s presentation because it’s different; it shows some out of the box thinking. Everybody else has the photo with the trophy, which I don’t think conveys much energy. Ohio state has the right idea! You can use the photo of the trophy with the trophy on the inside wit the copy of the story.

Vince Muzik

Comment on Facebook Timeline Allows Schools to Showcase Final Four bids by Andy

Andy — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:50:32 +0000

Great callout Bob! Updated the blog per your comment!

Comment on Facebook Timeline Allows Schools to Showcase Final Four bids by Bob McKamey

Bob McKamey — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:09:00 +0000

Andy – the difference in # of likes caught me, and realized you’re showcasing the AD page for Louisville and program page for OSU. OSU’s AD page also has a Final 4 shot -
http://www.facebook.com/buckeyes. Louisville’s men’s program doesn’t have an official page (missed opportunity).