The Unusual

FAMU’s band is in jeopardy after a seemingly negligent death. Al Golden stays with the U and talks about this and next season. UM basketball season has started, with mixed results awaiting us.  American Airlines joins most other airline companies in filing for bankruptcy. And the Miami Heat’s big 3 win their first NBA championship together.   

FAMU band is in trouble

Last week, a FAMU band member was found dead, and it seems like it was due to hazing.  The band, which is the only worthwhile reason to go to the annual UM-FAMU game, has been suspended.  The band leader was fired and is trying to get back his job.  The band is now in limbo due to dangerous practices.  It’s all fun and games until somebody gets dead. 

UM football season is over, Al Golden predicts the future

6-6, no bowl.  I came pretty close at the start of the season.  Jacory was back to his old self against Boston College, and the only bright spot of the year was beating a humiliated and QB-less Ohio State.  Afterward, Al Golden got a contract extension that will guarantee his presence next year.  Golden thinks next year will be better, and I hope it will.  But despite suspensions, this season should’ve been higher than 6-6.  Golden, you get a pass your first year, but don’t expect the same treatment next year. 

“6-6 and I get 4 more years?  Wow, this is easier than I thought.”

UM basketball has started.  Men and women both have 1 loss. 

The men’s team will flame out once they get to the ACC half of the schedule, but the women are ranked #9 and could actually accomplish something. 

American Airlines files for bankruptcy

American Airlines has joined all other US airliners (with the exception of Southwest) in filing for bankruptcy.  This can have an effect on you and Miami.  As of now, AA plans to run business as usual. But over the long term, ticket prices could increase, fees could be added, or flights could be scrubbed.  AA has a major hub in Miami, and it contributes greatly to Miami’s economy.  Miami International Airport is one of the largest international airports in the world, and American Airlines contributes greatly to that.  The good news is AA has a lot of money saved up, so they might fare better than other airliners. 

Miami Heat wins 2012 NBA Finals over Oklahoma City Thunder

Not really.  That’s still a few months away.  But the lockout was magically solved in time to save the revenue-machine Christmas games, and now the NBA will play a shortened season. Love them or hate them, the Heat are the favorites.  Here’s hoping for an entertaining year. 

“Nice doing business and losing money with you.”