Turning the Tables: Interviewing FOX 4
Djramsey turned the tables on the people of FOX 4 over the weekend. He interviewed Frank Boal, Dave Froehlich and myfoxkc.com's Whitney Mathews about the Power and Light District and the Big 12 Tourney.
March 17, 2008
March 16, 2008
Cha-Ching! P&L cashes in as Big 12 weekend ends
Power & Light businesses were seeing green days before St. Paddy's. As FOX 4's Dave Dunn reports, cash and booze were flowing freely downtown:
The Big 12 Tournament provided big business for the Power & Light District. The $850 million project saw thousands of people come through over the weekend, and it left business owners in a good mood.
"We're all collectively high-fiving down here," Brian Phillips, McFadden's Sports Saloon, said.
McFadden's was first to open in the Power & Light District last fall. Phillips said business from the tournament exceeded expectations for all 14 bars and restaurants that opened for Big 12 weekend.
Photos: KU Wins Big 12 Championship
KU beat Texas to win the Big 12 Championship and secure a #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
We had a myfoxkc.com blogger inside the Sprint Center for the big win. She shot some great pictures after the game was over. So, if you missed the excitement - feel like you were there by checking out our photos.
KU, KSU could meet in the Elite 8
Don't get too excited yet, Kansans, but Kansas and Kansas State could face off one more time... This time in the Elite 8 in Detroit.
Should both teams make it to the regional finals, the Motor City is in for a Sunflower State showdown.
Do you think both teams will reach Detroit?
Fmr. Mayor Kay Barnes Takes Us on Power & Light Tour
Former Kansas City Mayor Kay Barnes had an answer for everything as she gave us a tour of the Power and Light District she helped create. She was positive about the Sprint Center not having a permanent tenant yet, and about the district still only being half done.
Hear what she had to say and read our entire story by clicking here...
Halftime Update
It's halftime and so far the game is an even match-up. One statistic that stands out is both teams' 3-point shooting. Kansas is 9-15 and Texas is 8/11 from behind the arc.
Brandon Rush and Mario Chalmers combined are shooting 69 percent from the 3-point line and D.J. Augustin is 4-4. Geez!
Sunday: Live blogging all day!
I'm currently in the basement of the Sprint Center in the media work room. Tip off is in a little over a half hour, and the atmosphere is starting to buzz. The teams are on the court warming up, but the Kansas Pep Band did some warming up, too - watch the video below!
Check back with us at half time to get some behind-the-scenes coverage of the Big 12 Men's Championship!
March 15, 2008
Texas A&M Women Win First Conference Title
Congratulations to the Texas A&M women! They won their first Big 12 Championship Title on Saturday night at Municipal Auditorium.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A'Quonesia Franklin had 19 points and hit four free throws in the final 22 seconds, helping No. 11 Texas A&M hold off No. 18 Oklahoma State 64-59 Saturday night to win its first Big 12 tournament championship.
Texas A&M (26-7) led most of the second half, but had to withstand a furious Oklahoma State rally in the closing minutes.
Sunday's Events Schedule
Here is what's up for the final day of the Big 12 Tournament downtown:
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Basketball Fan Zones Open to Public
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Big 12 Championship Game -- Sprint Center
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Burns & McDonnell Selection Sunday Watch Party in Live! Block
After the championship game, myfoxkc.com will be live blogging from the Live! Block until 7 p.m. Come find us, get your picture taken and get interviewed for the blog!
Big 12 Final: No. 5 Kansas vs. No. 6 Texas
Sunday's final will see a match-up between No. 5 Kansas and No. 6 Texas for the third year in a row. The Longhorns hope to knock off the two-time defending champion Jayhawks. Tip off is at 2 p.m.
After the game, 65 teams across the country will find out if they'll be dancing next weekend. The KC Live! Block is hosting a Selection Sunday watch party from 4 - 7 p.m., and myfoxkc.com will be live blogging from the event!
Kansas and Texas are obvious choices for the tournament, but...
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Date Event Location Start Time 3/6 Kickoff Party KC Live! Block 6 p.m. 3/11 Women's Big 12 Municipal Auditorium Noon 3/12 Women's Big 12 Municipal Auditorium 1 p.m. 3/13 Big 12 Tourney Sprint Center 11:30 a.m. 3/13 Women's Big 12 Municipal Auditorium 6 p.m. 3/13 Basketball Oasis Tent Truman & Grand 10 a.m. 3/13 Jeff Jenkins Concert KC Live! Stage 4 p.m. 3/14 Big 12 Tourney Sprint Center 11:30 a.m. 3/14 Basketball Oasis Tent Truman & Grand 10 a.m. 3/14 Sister Hazel Concert KC Live! Stage 10 p.m. 3/15 Big 12 Tourney Sprint Center 1 p.m. 3/15 Women's Championship Municipal Auditorium 6 p.m. 3/15 Basketball Oasis Tent Truman & Grand 10 a.m. 3/15 DJ Revue KC Live! Stage 5:30 p.m. 3/16 Big 12 Championship Sprint Center 2 p.m. 3/16 ESPN Selection Sunday Watch Party KC Live! Block 3/17 St. Paddy's Tent 9 a.m. 3/17 St. Paddy's Parade Crown Center to Truman Road 11 a.m. 3/17 Live music KC Live! Stage 1 p.m.
