January 30th, 2008
The Most Famous Arena in The World, Indeed
Millrose is nigh upon us: Friday. Madison Square Garden. Can you feel the tingles?
Up here in New York, they would have you believe that The Garden is a special place, unlike any other. Well, those people are right. So, as Friday draws ever nigher, I’ve put together a little crib sheet for those attending and for the non-NYers trying to get their heads around that famed mystique (with help from Deadspin.com).
- For all you reporters out there… …you better behave yourselves.
- Bring your crazy pills because I think there is something in the air.
- Re: If you enjoy the ambience of The Garden so much you don’t want to leave.
- Think twice before you unleash on Lagat if he doesn’t deliver.
- The Garden is a magical place where fan participation is the only thing that affects outcomes in competition. So if you don’t cheer, expect a coach or two to yell at you.
- Blackmail = encouraged. Please feel free to bring along those racy pictures your cousin took of Galen Rupp at that party he went to in Eugene last spring.
- See Entry #3.
- See Entry #7. (2nd from bottom on linked page)
- On second thought, skip the PR opening and just apply for “Bossman” because clearly there are few requirements in terms of humility, common sense, and class.
See you Friday!