by Chris Maynard ([email protected])
Back in the day, coverage of big sporting events was much simpler and, honestly, significantly better.
Prior to Final Four and National Championship games, CBS would use music to convey the excitement, drama and significance of the upcoming event.
In 1991, John Cougar Mellencamp's "Small Town" kicked off the Duke-Kansas championship (see @11:37).
Prior to Final Four and National Championship games, CBS would use music to convey the excitement, drama and significance of the upcoming event.
In 1991, John Cougar Mellencamp's "Small Town" kicked off the Duke-Kansas championship (see @11:37).
In 1993, there was this beauty, "Rolling on the River," before the classic North Carolina-Michigan game.
In 1996, there was this less effective but good intentioned "On Broadway" tribute prior to the Syracuse-Kentucky game.
Prior to the 1997 Final Four, there was the use of The Police's "Every Breath You Take" to set the scene and create excitement.
Now when I think back to the 1997 Final Four, this video montage quickly comes to mind.
Did you notice how CBS failed to include a superstar from one team in the opening scene?
That's right. There was Ron Mercer for Kentucky, Antawn Jamison for North Carolina and Bobby Jackson for Minnesota.
As for Arizona, there was no one, perhaps foreshadowing the Wildcats two victories?
I remember catching this omission at the time, and wondering if it would come back to bite CBS in the behind.
It would, though I have to say, I still love this video 20 years later, even if I can no longer stand "The Police."
Last but not least, there is 1997's "One Shining Moment," before it became overproduced and cliche.
Enjoy, and remember K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Silly).
Did you notice how CBS failed to include a superstar from one team in the opening scene?
That's right. There was Ron Mercer for Kentucky, Antawn Jamison for North Carolina and Bobby Jackson for Minnesota.
As for Arizona, there was no one, perhaps foreshadowing the Wildcats two victories?
I remember catching this omission at the time, and wondering if it would come back to bite CBS in the behind.
It would, though I have to say, I still love this video 20 years later, even if I can no longer stand "The Police."
Last but not least, there is 1997's "One Shining Moment," before it became overproduced and cliche.
Enjoy, and remember K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Silly).
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