The Real World (of college hoops)
By Teddy Bressman
February 08, 2008
I'm all for strikes. I like it when doormen go on strike and put up those enormous inflatable rats outside their buildings. I like the way Denzel Washington gets the sharecroppers to unionize in The Great Debaters. But the writer's strike in Los Angeles has lasted too long, and the reality shows are getting more riddiculous by the minute (Kid Nation, cough), so if any TV execs are reading, here are a few college teams and players we'd love to follow around for a season:
I'm all for strikes. I like it when doormen go on strike and put up those enormous inflatable rats outside their buildings. I like the way Denzel Washington gets the sharecroppers to unionize in The Great Debaters. But the writer's strike in Los Angeles has lasted too long, and the reality shows are getting more riddiculous by the minute (Kid Nation, cough), so if any TV execs are reading, here are a few college teams and players we'd love to follow around for a season:
Name of Show: Weekends with O.J.
Think of:Temptation Island, only no island
Network most likely to air it: MTV
Summary: An inside look at the most popular athlete at a school full of perfect-looking co-eds. We'd follow Mayo as he made his way to frat parties, talked to some ladies outside the campus center and passed his days as the most eligible bachelor in a percolating sea of willing bachelorettes.
Name of Show: Calipari's House
Think of:Run's House
Network most likely to air it: VH1
Summary: After last season, when Calipari made it clear he had no intention of leaving, we were immediately reminded of a time when coaches weren't looking to put together a good season just so they could get a better job. Just like Rev Run, who's a father and a rapper (in that order), Calipari sent a message that he's in it for real. And that's how you build a family.
Name of Show: Romeo Don't Need No Juliet
Think of:Weekends With OJ, Season II
Network most likely to air it: MTV
Summary: People would be singing My Baby like it was the theme song from Sanford and Son as they gathered around the television to watch this whodi rap, avoid having a serious girlfriend and generally ball out of control. This would be a great follow-up to OJ Mayo's " In-N-Out" stint at USC
