Tag Archives: basketball

March Madness 2018

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Alan

This year for the Madness, I found myself following the eventual national champion,  Villanova Wildcats, throughout the tournament! In Pittsburgh, Nova easily took out Radford in the 1st Round then romped on Alabama in the 2nd. Moving on to Boston … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2017 & A New Tradition?

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Alan

This year was another stellar Layton family get-together! As usual, we spent time hanging out with Mom & Dad, crashed at Uncle Frank’s home in the woods and had Thanksgiving dinner at Aunt Mandy’s house. Everyone got their fill (including … Continue reading →

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Northern Iowa Feels The Madness

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Alan

Working in Oklahoma City for the 2016 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, I had the chance to witness what has got to go down as the most insane 2 games ever played by a single team in the history of the … Continue reading →

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My Top 10 Favorite Sports Moments

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Alan

I work in sports. That’s what I do. So I often times have people ask me…”Did you work this game?” or “What is your favorite sports moment?” This week a Northern Iowa player hit a buzzer-beater from half court to … Continue reading →

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Playing (Or Not Playing) The Game

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Alan

Many moons ago, on a planet far, far away…I used to play basketball for Rosecrans and Philo schools. It seems like forever ago and…it kind of was. At Philo we played in a gym called “The Pit” because, well…it WAS … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Summer 2014

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Alan

  Well…so there ya go. ANOTHER summer come & gone. It seems the summer months FLY by and if you blink…they’re over. It was a great summer this year with trips to Denver and Cedar Point. We visited Grandma & … Continue reading →

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Vindication!

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Alan

I take back the Layton Family Basketball Trophy! 3 games out of 5 (and he beat me one game where I only shot left-handed)… – at Muskingum Recreation Center View on Path

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Ballin’

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Alan

Ready to go! – at Walnut Hills High School After several years of not finding a good team for Christopher to play on, Stephanie discovered the Ohio Ballstars, a group of dedicated coaches and volunteers who work on the fundamentals … Continue reading →

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Shooting Jumpers

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Alan

So basketball season is winding down and now baseball is kicking its way into gear. Christopher has stated that this might be his last season of baseball. After 5 years of playing, it’s not his favorite sport and he is … Continue reading →

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March Madness in Raleigh

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Alan

Team Graphics in Raleigh – with Trish at RBC Center View on Path Once again my road wife & I were paired together for the 2nd & 3rd rounds of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. This year we found ourselves … Continue reading →

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Let the Madness Begin!

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Alan

Hard at work…ooooor I might be asleep. Who knows? #MountainWest #ItsReallyLate – at Thomas & Mack Center View on Path Gotta love March Madness! This year I am, once again, working the Mountain West tournament for CBS & CBS Sports … Continue reading →

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My Son’s Hero

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Alan

Great win by the Buckeyes…stellar career for Aaron Craft. See ya in the Madness!!! – at Value City Arena – Jerome Schottenstein Center View on Path No…I’m not talking about me. I’m talking about Aaron Craft, the wily defensive-minded point … Continue reading →

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The 6th Grade B-Team Goes Out On A Winning Note

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Alan

After some tough, close losses this season, the Tigers win one today 27-25! From what I was told, it was a dog fight to the end. Christopher made some great plays at the end of the game, scoring a basket … Continue reading →

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Sunset Hoops

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Alan

I will forever regret not bringing my high tops… – at Venice Beach Basketball Courts

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Late-Night Hoops Action

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Alan

Ready for a 9:30 tipoff! – at St. Pius X View on Path

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