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Kamis, 18 Maret 2010

Stadion Sepakbola Indonesia ini merupakan tulisan rintisan mengenai beberapa stadion yang tersebar diseluruh propinsi di Indonesia yang digunakan untuk pertandingan sepakbola dibawah naungan Persatuan Sepakbola Seluruh Indonesia (PSSI) yang dikembangkan untuk para pecinta sepakbola di seluruh Indonesia, dan demi kesempurnaan tulisan ini silahkan anda memberikan informasi dan masukannya.

Dalam tulisan ini membagi beberapa stadion-stadion sepakbola menjadi beberapa kategori penilaian untuk ukuran Indonesia yaitu kategori A, B+, B, C+,C , D+, D dan E . Atas kekurangan dan keterbatasan pengetahuan saya berharap para pecinta sepakbola dapat memakluminya.

Stadion 17 Mei, Banjarmasin

Stadion Andi Mattalata (Mattoangin), Makassar

Stadion Baharoedin Siregar (Lubuk Pakam), Deli Serdang

Stadion Batakan, Balikpapan (2012)

Stadion Benteng, Tangerang

Stadion Brawijaya, Kediri

Stadion Bumi Sriwijaya, Palembang

Stadion Depati Amir, Pangkal Pinang

Stadion Dompak, Tanjung Pinang (2012)

Stadion Gajayana, Malang

Stadion Gawalise, Palu

Stadion Gedebage, Bandung (2012)

Stadion Gelora 10 Nopember (Tambaksari), Surabaya

Stadion Gelora 17 Desember, Mataram

Stadion Gelora Bumi Kartini, Jepara

Stadion Gelora Bung Karno, Jakarta

Stadion Gelora Bung Tomo, Surabaya

Stadion Gelora Delta, Sidoarjo

Stadion Gelora Kie Raha, Ternate

Stadion Gelora Sriwijaya (Jakabaring), Palembang

Stadion Haji Agus Salim, Padang

Stadion Haji Dimurtala, Banda Aceh

Stadion Harapan Bangsa, Banda Aceh

Stadion Jatidiri, Semarang

Stadion Kaharudin Nasution (Rumbai), Pekanbaru

Stadion Kanjuruhan, Malang

Stadion Kapten Dipta, Gianyar

Stadion Keboen Sajoek, Pontianak

Stadion Klabat, Manado

Stadion Km 16, Sorong

Stadion Krakatau Steel, Cilegon

Stadion La Patau, Bone

Stadion Lakidende, Kendari

Stadion Letjen Haji Soedirman, Bojonegoro

Stadion Madya Senayan, Jakarta

Stadion Maesa Tondano, Minahasa

Stadion Maguwoharjo, Sleman

Stadion Manahan, Solo

Stadion Manakarra, Mamuju

Stadion Mandala, Jayapura

Stadion Mandala Krida, Yogyakarta

Stadion Mandala Remaja, Ambon

Stadion Maulana Yusuf, Serang

Stadion Merdeka, Gorontalo

Stadion Muara Ambang, Bolaang Mongondow

Stadion Mulawarman, Bontang

Stadion Nasional, Pekanbaru (2012)

Stadion Ngurah Rai, Denpasar

Stadion Oepoi, Kupang

Stadion Pahoman, Bandar lampung

Stadion Palaran, Samarinda

Stadion Pendidikan, Wamena

Stadion Perjiwa, Tenggarong

Stadion Persiba, Balikpapan

Stadion Persikabo, Bogor

Stadion Purnawarman, Purwakarta

Stadion R.Soedrasono, Pasuruan

Stadion Sangraha Pelita Jaya (Lebak Bulus), Jakarta

Stadion Segiri, Samarinda

Stadion Semarak, Bengkulu

Stadion Semeru, Lumajang

Stadion Sempaja, Samarinda

Stadion Si Jalak Harupat, Kab.Bandung

Stadion Siliwangi, Bandung

Stadion Singaperbangsa, Karawang

Stadion Soemantri Brojonegoro (Kuningan), Jakarta

Stadion Sriwedari, Solo

Stadion Sudiang, Makassar (201?)

Stadion Sultan Agung, Bantul

Stadion Sumpah Pemuda, Bandar Lampung

Stadion Surajaya, Lamongan

Stadion Taman BMW, Jakarta (2020)

Stadion Taman Prestasi, Bontang

Stadion Teladan, Medan

Stadion Tri Dharma, Gresik

Stadion Tri Lomba Juang, Semarang (20??)

Stadion Tri Lomba Juang KONI, Jambi

Stadion Tuah Pahoe, Palangkaraya

Stadion Wilis, Madiun

Stadion Indonesia Berdasarkan Kapasitas

# Stadion Gelora Bung Karno, Jakarta, DKI Jakarta (88.o83 tempat duduk)
# Stadion Palaran, Samarinda, Kalimantan Timur (50.000 kursi)
# Stadion Gelora Sriwijaya, Palembang, Sumatera Selatan (40.000 tempat duduk)
# Stadion Harapan Bangsa, Banda Aceh, NAD (40.000 penonton)
# Stadion Maguwoharjo, Sleman, DI Yogyakarta (40.000 penonton)
# Stadion Si Jalak Harupat, Kab.Bandung, Jawa Barat (40.000 penonton)

Senin, 15 Maret 2010

NCAA Tournament Thoughts and Predictions

Hello all!

I have been writing some on another blog... if you are interested in any thoughts and predictions on the NCAA Tournament, please check out Roundball Thoughts.

Midwest Region thoughts
West Region thoughts
East Region thoughts
South Region thoughts

Only a couple more days until game time!!

Jumat, 12 Maret 2010

Friday night college basketball thoughts...

Lots and lots of games on Friday night, with conference tournaments all around going on... some thoughts from the games.

- Georgetown just always gets good looks, they move so well without the ball. They are also very good passers, and their center, Greg Monroe, is the best passer on the team. They will obviously be a very tough out come Tournament time.

- Georgia Tech did everything they could to throw the game against Maryland away in the second half, but they hang on for a 5 point win. That will officially get them off of the bubble and into the NCAA Tournament.

- Dayton looked like they were going to inject some life in their Tournament hopes, as they built up a nice lead over Xavier. But the Musketeers show they are still an A-10 power, as they advanced past Dayton with a comeback win. If Richmond beats Massachussetts it will be a very competitive end to the A-10 Tournament, with Temple, Xavier, Rhode Island, and Richmond.

- Kansas definitely got a scare from Texas A&M, but their superior talent took over in the 2nd half.

- Underrated exciting conference tournament of the night: Mountain West Conference. All eyes are on the Big conferences, but this features some very good teams. San Diego State is playing for their tournament hopes against New Mexico in what has been a highly entertaining first half. The nightcap will feature BYU and Jimmer Fredette, fresh off of his 45 point effort last night.

- Florida falls up short against Mississippi State in a game that will definitely hurt their Tourney hopes. They are likely still in, but that won't help their seeding any. For Mississippi State, one more win in the SEC Tournament and they might have an argument for an at-large berth.

- Just heard a stat that New Mexico is 7-0 against top 25 teams... wow! That Steve Alford guy can coach a little bit, huh?

- New Mexico leads San Diego St. 39-38 at the half... most entertaining game I've seen so far tonight. Two teams that are just getting after it, and both could be capable of doing some damage in the Tournament (if the Aztecs are able to make it in).

- You're killing me FSN by showing the end of a hockey game instead of the UCLA game.... go Bruins!!

- Darington Hobson is quickly becoming one of my favorite players to watch... not hard to see why he was the MWC Player of the Year. He is very athletically gifted, averaging over 9 boards a game. He has a good handle and is a good passer as well. Even though he is shooting poorly right now, he is still in control of this game and having a big impact. 50-50 midway through the 2nd half.

- Yesterday was a very bad day for bubble teams, but Friday has been very good for them. Illinois got a huge win, Rhode Island got a nice win, Georgia Tech punched their ticket, and Minnesota leads in the 2nd half against Michigan St, though there is still plenty of time left in the game there.

- The 2nd half was not kind for the Bruins... Cal's better talent simply dominated the game. They seemed to be able to get any shot they wanted in the second half, turning a competitive game into a game that was not all that close.

- In an extremely entertaining game from start to finish San Diego State appears to have punched their ticket to the Big Dance with a 72-69 victory over a top 10 team in New Mexico. Billy White was especially excellent for the Aztecs, with 28 very efficient points.

- After a pretty boring start to the 2nd half, the Notre Dame-West Virginia game has definitely picked up. The Mountaineers lead a low-scoring affair by 3 points with about 3 minutes to play.

- Minnesota hangs on to take out the Spartans in OT... once again, this has been a great day for the bubble teams.

- West Virginia hangs on for a 53-51 victory over Notre Dame... the Irish got the ball with about 10 seconds left to go to the length of the court, and Tory Jackson decided to take up a pull-up three with 5 seconds left... not sure I agree with that decision, I thought they could have gone for a better shot, but it was a pretty clear look. At the end of the day we will have West Virginia taking on Georgetown for the Big East Championship on Saturday night.

Minggu, 07 Maret 2010

Four National Championships......and Counting

For most people, it is a constant dream to be a winner. Whether it be in the office or on a field of play, the chance to be recognized in any endeavor as one of the best in that field holds special meaning, and are what dreams are made of. Most people's competitive spirit and desire to succeed is as instinctive as blinking your eyes. To get noticed for an accomplishment means a great deal, but it involves a lot of hard work and dedication.

Having watched the Saints win the Super Bowl, it reminds me of the many people in New Orleans that have followed that team for years are now taking great pleasure in "their" team finally being the champion. How did it happen? What did it take for the Saints to go from the "Aints" to Super Bowl Champion? There are many ingredients that go into a winning formula. Its starts at the top with quality committed management, and this commitment flows right down to coaches, players, equipment managers and trainers. It even includes the fans. If anyone has committed fans, it's the New Orleans Saints...they have been through bad season after bad season, and over the years, have had very little reason to believe that their team would ever win their conference, much less the Super Bowl. Considering the devastation that hurricane Katrina brought to the city, this win was a huge uplifting for the Saints faithful, and I could not be happier for them.

Ferrum has been there- On a smaller scale of course, but the Ferrum Panthers have been to the top in Junior College football, and been crowned National Champions on four different occasions. In 1965, Ferrum won its first National Championship by defeating McCook Junior College (NE) 24-0. In 1966, Ferrum returned to the National Championship game but lost that year to the Kilgore Rangers (TX) 28-7. It would be two years before Ferrum would be in it's third national championship game, and this one provided their second title in four years. Ferrum defeated the Phoenix College Bears (AZ) 41-19. As time progressed, the format to select a National Champion changed, and became more based on a teams record and how they were ranked at the end of the season in the polls. In 1974, and 1977 Ferrum ended their season ranked No. 1, and were declared the National champion for the third and fourth times in 12 years. Quite an accomplishment.

Now Ferrum is on a much larger stage, and the road to a championship, even a conference championship is a more difficult climb. The dream of a national championship may seem unreachable to some, but not to me. In a word a champion must have talent. Strength, Speed, and Size, will fill out the desires of most any coach and while these are important, the academic challenges of college life must take priority before athletics.

Recruiting to find an athlete that has both academic and athletic skills is the same task that all colleges face. The recruiter must be able to sell his institution's strong academic offerings where the student will gain a valuable knowledge base. A support system that offers every chance for academic success, a modern campus with the promise of the up to date residence halls, classrooms, and recreational and social facilities, and lastly, an athletic program that affords the prospective athlete a chance to contribute and flourish in their sport.

Unfortunately in today's less than stellar economy, the cost of an education and all of the amenities that come with it is a huge consideration as a prospective student and his or her family evaluate colleges. Therefore a college must review ways to keep the costs down, while also looking at any and all programs available to offset that cost for the student. The prospective student must be sold on the value in attending a particular school. Financial, academic, and athletic value.

These are all elements that the recruiter must take into consideration, and be well versed on when trying to land an athlete, but in regard to the USA South conference, and for Ferrum in particular, recruiting has changed greatly from the days of those championship teams. In the world of NCAA Division III, Virginia is the home of 9 colleges that offer football. Geographically, virtually every section of the state has a program close by. Emory and Henry is the most southwestern program with Ferrum being a little further East, but still South of Roanoke. Averett University covers the western portion of Southside Virginia, with Christopher Newport University having a strong presence in Hampton Roads. Shenandoah University lies in the upper end of the Shenandoah Valley, with Bridgewater calling Harrisonburg home. Randolph-Macon is just north of Richmond in Ashland Va, while Hampden-Sydney offers another program in what may be considered Southside Virginia. Lastly, Washington and Lee calls the central portion of Western Virginia home in Lexington.

For Ferrum, the road to a championship, whether it be a conference championship or higher, begins with getting a high caliber athlete, and reassuring these athletes that what Ferrum can offer gives them both value and opportunity for their future. One element that will serve as a key tool for recruiting is the proposed Hank Norton Athletic Center. This center will serve all outdoor sports at Ferrum, and will bring the most modern of facilities to the campus to enhance the athlete's experience, and growth in their sport. Ferrum is still directing a fundraising campaign to make this dream a reality. While there have been generous donations for this center, the receipts have so far only totaled a little over 50 % of what is necessary to get the project off of the ground. If you would like to contribute to this project, or know someone else that would, please contact the Ferrum College office of planned giving at 1-877-FERRUM1 (1-877-337-7861). Your support of this facility is crucial, so please contact Ferrum today. It could be the next step towards Ferrum's fifth national championship.

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