The Master Juggler

#SIDChat Transcript for February 15

2012-02-15T15:21:00.000-05:00

No technical difficulties this week at #SIDChat, at least on my part. Social media, blocking reporters, CoSIDA Convention and blowing up interns were some of the topics discussed today. The full transcript is below. &lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=d1b30b478c" &amp;gt;#SIDChat for February&amp;lt;

#SIDChat Transcript for February 8

2012-02-08T16:00:00.000-05:00

It was a wee bit unconventional #SIDChat with me losing Internet connection for about 20 minutes. However, the crew carried on in my absence. Topics were all over the place, but lots of good info was shared as always. The full transcript is below. &lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=09d2adb61d" &amp;gt;#

#SIDChat Transcript for January 25

2012-01-25T17:16:00.000-05:00

Had another good session of #SIDChat this week. Topics ran the gamut. Full transcript is below. #SIDChat for January 25

#SIDChat Transcript for January 18

2012-01-18T16:16:00.000-05:00

Had another good #SIDChat with over 20 participants. Topics ranged from what to do for a new, first-year program, relations between the SID office and the campus PR office, the ever-popular media guide debate and much more. The full transcript is below. &lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=dda1efdd86" &

#SIDChat Transcript for January 11

2012-01-11T15:37:00.002-05:00

For what was an open forum, had a great crowd at #SIDChat this week with 41 people hoping on. Topics discussed included balancing work and family lives, social media and the student-athlete and hodgepodge of other ramblings. A good time was had by all. The full transcript is below. &lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/

#SIDChat Transcript for January 4

2012-01-04T16:23:00.001-05:00

#SIDChat made its 2012 debut and a good time was had by all. It was great chatting against after being off the past two weeks. Several topics were covered from AP style, game management and much more. The full transcript is below. &lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=ea2f0207df" &amp;gt;#SIDChat for

#SIDChat Transcript for December 14

2011-12-14T19:30:00.000-05:00

Had a good #SIDChat, the final one for 2011. Discussed a wide range of topics, not really taking much seriously ... I think. The full transcript is below. &lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=c3c7735940" &amp;gt;#SIDChat for December 14&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

#SIDChat Transcript for Dec. 7

2011-12-07T15:26:00.001-05:00

The first #SIDChat of December was a rousing success. OK, that might be overselling it, but it was an excellent time. I mean, 49 participants and nearly 400 comments can't be wrong, can it? Topics discussed included using an iPad for office work, dress codes, plans over the holidays and much more. The full transcript is below. &lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/

#SIDChat Transcript for November 30

2011-11-30T15:23:00.001-05:00

After taking the Thanksgiving holiday off, #SIDChat was back in action this week with over 30 participants. Topics ranged from dealing with coaching vacancies, student-athlete Twitter accounts, best and worst of having a team make the postseason and much, much more. The full transcript is below. &lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=

#SIDChat Transcript for November 16

2011-11-16T15:23:00.001-05:00

After taking last week off for some conference tournament fun, #SIDChat was back in affect this week and was hopping as ever. (Not overselling or anything there.) Had good discussions on selling your school on why to spend money on your athletics website, the IMG digital programs, dream game destinations and much more. The full transcript is below. &lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http

#SIDChat Transcript for November 2

2011-11-02T16:00:00.000-04:00

Crossover was kicking up so the crowd was down. Still had a good #SIDChat. Ran the gambit of topics. The full transcript is below. &lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=84f2c8ea70" &amp;gt;#SIDChat for November 2&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

#SIDChat Transcript from October 26

2011-10-26T16:06:00.001-04:00

Another week, another great #SIDChat. Not quite awesome because Josh Manck wasn't there, but we survived. Topics ranged from using datelines, student reporters working in your office, use of social media and much more. The full transcript is below. &lt;p&gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=

#SIDChat Transcript for October 19

2011-10-19T15:18:00.000-04:00

Dispute some technical difficulties on my side of things, #SIDChat managed to go off without a hitch thanks to the help of Patrick Walsh at LA Tech. Topics discussed included sharing post-game info, videos on the web and more. The full transcript is below. &lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=4f1a0707a4" &

#SIDChat Transcript for October 12

2011-10-12T16:39:00.000-04:00

Had a great discussion on #SIDChat this week. Talked about handling issues between coaches and media members, game notes, athletes on Twitter and much more. The full transcript is below. #SIDChat for October 12

#SIDChat Transcript for October 5

2011-10-05T15:30:00.000-04:00

It was a laid-back edition of the #SIDChat this week. No real earth-shattering topics were covered, but an awesome story about officials was shared. (Thanks Patrick!) The full transcript is below. &lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=7e9033a361" &amp;gt;#SIDChat for October 5&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp

#SIDChat Transcript for September 21

2011-09-21T21:40:00.000-04:00

Had another good #SIDChat. Covered a wide-range a topics despite the smaller crowd. Guess that happens during the sports season. The full transcript is below. &lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=ba7688ab34" &amp;gt;#SIDChat for September 21&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

#SIDChat Transcript for September 14

2011-09-14T16:41:00.000-04:00

Had yet another good #SIDChat this week. Discussed a variety of topics such as whether or not to post a story about a bad/disappointing loss, the first order of business when starting at new school, and much more. The full transcript is below. #SIDChat for September 14

#SIDChat Transcript for September 7

2011-09-07T16:20:00.000-04:00

Had a pretty full week on #SIDChat. Lots of interesting topics, especially asking the question: "what is a SID?" The full transcript is below. #SIDChat for September 7

#SIDChat Transcript for August 31

2011-08-31T16:30:00.004-04:00

Had another good #SIDChat. Covered a wide-range of topics including about coaching associations, granting/restricting access to media persons and much more. The full transcript is below. #SIDChat for August 31

#SIDChat Transcript for August 24

2011-08-24T22:08:00.000-04:00

Had another productive week on #SIDChat. A wide range of topics were discussed, including Stat Crew Next Gen, Twitter, what's expected from a new employee, what needs to be included in a release and what doesn't, and much more. To view the full transcript is below. #SIDChat for August 24

#SIDChat Transcript for August 17

2011-08-17T15:15:00.000-04:00

It was yet another active #SIDChat session this week as 48 people joined in with over a total of 400 comments. Topics ranged from dress code, how close you get to a team, sending out video as part of the release and much more. The full transcript is below. #SIDChat for August 17

#SIDChat Transcript for August 10

2011-08-10T23:33:00.000-04:00

Had another great #SIDChat. There were 43 participants with nearly 400 comments. Topics ranged from job opportunities, Twitter banishment and a whole lot more. The full transcript is below. #SIDChat for August 10

To Ban or Not To Ban? Education is the Answer

2011-08-09T22:07:00.000-04:00

Leave it to the Head Ball Coach to cause a stir. Over the weekend, South Carolina head football coach Steve Spurrier announced his players were banned from using Twitter, and a firestorm of opinion - from all sides - has ensued. In an interview on the Dan Patrick Show today (Tuesday), Spurrier said of Twitter, "Nothing good can come of it" when asked about the ban. That was it. End of

#SIDChat Transcript for August 3

2011-08-03T23:06:00.000-04:00

It started a wee bit later than normal, but the chatter was intense as usual during this week's #SIDChat. Topics ranged from splash pages, Twitter, Stat Crew, balancing coverage between revenue and non-revenue sports and much, much more. The full transcript is below. #SIDChat for August 3

#SIDChat Transcript for July 27

2011-07-27T15:24:00.000-04:00

Another week, another great #SIDChat. Had a very good, active discussion on collecting player profiles, job search processes, asking for a raise and much, much more. The full transcript is below. #SIDChat for July 27