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West Fertilizer Plant Blast Rocks Texas

Alex Ferguson — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:39:00 GMT

A fertilizer explosion in West, TX rocked North Texas today. The pictures, tweets and eyewitness accounts are scary and stunning at the same time

Storified by Alex Ferguson · Thu, Apr 18 2013 05:39:00

Explosion rips through fertilizer plant in West, Texas, CNN affiliate KWTX reports. cnn.com
— CNN Breaking News · Wed, Apr 17 2013 18:40:15

Multiple buildings in West ablaze after fertilizer plant explodes

Several firefighters and others were injured in an apparent fertilizer plant explosion in West shortly before 8 p.m. Several buildings we...

#BREAKING Waco TX fertilizer plant explosion can be seen for miles; multiple people reported hurt, homes on fire pic.twitter.com/Kaih4gVbHC · Channel 1 Atlanta

This camera footage is absolutely stunning. Be prepared to jump back a little.

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The reports of death and injuries become very conflicted....

BREAKING NOW: @ABC NEWS is reporting at least 200 people injured, 40 critically; 75-100 houses or businesses completely destroyed.
— Micah Grimes · Wed, Apr 17 2013 20:33:09

BREAKING: KXXV-TV reporting five firefighters, one police officer dead due to explosion at fertilizer plant in West, TX - @FOX4
— NewsBreaker · Wed, Apr 17 2013 20:28:18

Dr. George Smith, Director of West EMS: He believes there are 60 to 70 dead and hundreds injured.
— Jay F. Hicks · Wed, Apr 17 2013 20:26:42

In GIF form, it's even more mind-blowing.

The town of West, Texas, just north of Waco, is a disaster according to local news. Homes near explosion blown apart; city evacuation.
— Jason Sitzes · Wed, Apr 17 2013 20:17:10

Second fertilizer tank still intact but worry over whether it might blow prompts further evacuation, CNN
— Donald R. Winslow · Wed, Apr 17 2013 20:16:21

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Fertilizer plant explosion near Waco | KWKT Fox 44 | Central Texas

UPDATE: The video above is from a witness who caught the explosion on camera. We are working to rotate the video for you, and should have...

Fire radio: second anhydrous ammonia tank is now on fire at blast site #waco
— NYC ARECS · Wed, Apr 17 2013 19:59:01

And the cause?

This photo was put out, but it was a FAKE. Which idiot put this together?

Praying for everyone in West, Texas, close to Waco. Massive explosion apparently caused by a fire at a fertilizer plant.
— BeachBody Coach · Wed, Apr 17 2013 19:44:22

#explosion · Gillian

BREAKING NEWS: Fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas. Mc Lennan county. 10+ structures on fire. Firefighters down.
— Matthew Washam · Wed, Apr 17 2013 19:44:04

Here's the geographic impact of the explosion. Unreal.

College Football Play-Offs: Computer or Committee?

Alex Ferguson — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:11:07 GMT

Yesterday College Football's Commissioners said that they had had an agreement - in principle - about what to do about a 4-team play-off issue. The biggest sticking point with fans is about whether the Committee decides the 4-team play-offs, or computers....

Storified by Alex Ferguson · Thu, Jun 21 2012 17:11:07

Blowing Up the BCS http://ESPN.com | http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8036706/mike-slive-jim-delany-done-arguing-playoff-espn-magazine http://pic.twitter.com/mmEs8poA · Rich Nielsen

There's no arguing that a four-team play-off for College Football is a good idea

In 2014 there is going to be a 4 team play off for the college football bcs national championship
— 6/23 planet neptune · Thu, Jun 21 2012 08:48:53

Breaking news: a college football play-off could become reality! The suggestion is a four team po. Awesome, as the yankees say!
— Mattias Stetz · Wed, Jun 20 2012 18:42:23

4 team play off for college football? #soundsgood.
— Kyle Fourtenbary · Thu, Jun 21 2012 15:27:47

College football to install a post season play-off structure... YES!
— Thomas Kharchi · Thu, Jun 21 2012 09:03:19

College football FINALLY realizing their play off system sucks and they need to have play offs
— Bradford · Wed, Jun 20 2012 23:02:05

Although there is one issue on everyone's minds....

I was all for a play off in college football and dump the BCS, now I think it's just gonna be chaos. What If we have 5 undefeated teams?
— Josh Smith · Thu, Jun 21 2012 07:46:37

The Background and One Opinion on the Soap Opera

Play-off problems | Sky Sports | Blogs | Alex Ferguson

If you want one big, sporting soap opera, look no further than the world of college football. When the powers-that-be aren't putting scho...

College football joins the play-off school of thought: You might have heard of one: the NFL's 12-team play-offs ... http://bit.ly/NoCjMa
— Rubi Johnson · Thu, Jun 21 2012 14:53:47

Some people think that it should be a Committee that decides the four, some people think that's a bad idea....

Wish we didn't have to wait 2 years & prefer 8team model, but like selection committee over polls/computers. Great day for fans.
— Chris Fowler · Wed, Jun 20 2012 17:43:36

Scout.com: Zemek: It's all about the committee

Zemek: It's all about the committee Now that the power brokers of college football have formally moved the sport one step closer to a "be...

While others think in the complete 180

Josh Moon: Playoff by committee would be a real pity

In Chicago today, commissioners from each Division I athletic conference will gather and, among other things, take one more step toward a...

There were some ideas for the Committee

I've assembled what I believe is the perfect college football selection committee. http://bit.ly/Mu00Su
— Adam Kramer · Thu, Jun 21 2012 07:22:49

When Harvey Updyke finishes jail, he should get on the National Championship Play-Off Committee. At least we'll know one of the teams then
— SEC Football Blog · Wed, Jun 20 2012 18:17:58

College Football: SEC's Mike Slive talks about play-offs, money and conferences

Alex Ferguson — Tue, 29 May 2012 23:42:12 GMT

Mike Slive talked to reporters at the SEC's media days in Destin, Florida. Here are some of the topics he talked on

Storified by Alex Ferguson · Tue, May 29 2012 16:42:12

He's working hard on appearing less interested in doing interviews RT @ SECPRGuy Slive talking to media http://pic.twitter.com/o1E9sOmg · Banks

Media attending Commissioner Slive's presser after first day of #SEC Spring Meeting. http://pic.twitter.com/KrXfJXrT · Charles Bloom

On a future play-off system, which might incorporate four-team, eight-team, or the dreaded plus-one system.

SEC coaches have said throughout the day that they are keen on seeing the best four teams get the chance to play for a title.

Slive: "Last year the two best teams played for the national championship."
— Wes Rucker · Tue, May 29 2012 15:31:17

Mike Slive says he, SEC coaches, and ADs have strong preference for 4-team playoff which would best be played within bowl system.
— stu durando · Tue, May 29 2012 15:54:29

Slive favors four-team playoff over true plus-one plan http://bit.ly/N96BAQ
— RS College Football · Tue, May 29 2012 16:10:55

Slive shoots down idea of plus-one. Says he’s comfortable with 4 team playoff because it “preserves” and “enhances” regular season.
— Clay Travis · Tue, May 29 2012 15:31:16

....But must include the BCS or bowl system

Slive: Bowl system in some way should be incorporated into playoff. Bowls have been "good to us."
— Wes Rucker · Tue, May 29 2012 15:19:38

This inspired a caustic remark from one of college football's best reporters....

How good? Fiesta once paid 95K for a SEC assoc commish to play golf w Jack Nicklaus RT @wesrucker247: Slive: Bowls have been "good to us."
— Dan Wetzel · Tue, May 29 2012 15:51:15

On paying college football players - a move proposed by South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier

Slive: $2,000 stipend still something #SEC supports and will recommend a model by week's end.
— Scott Rabalais · Tue, May 29 2012 15:30:33

Slive supporting player stipends is really, really good news. Players need to be paid.
— SEC Football Blog · Tue, May 29 2012 15:31:27

On the football schedule

SEC commissioner Mike Slive on schedule: "Our goal is to have a format determined while we're here (by Friday)."
— Jason Lieser · Tue, May 29 2012 15:33:28

Slive: SEC might not schedule 12 years out in football starting in '13. Says it's a long time.
— Jon Solomon · Tue, May 29 2012 15:34:53

Slive on 6-1-1 football schedule: we'll see what emerges with the schedule.
— Robbie Andreu · Tue, May 29 2012 15:21:14

Slive not saying much about the 8-game SEC schedule yet. More talk needed on that end, it seems.
— Wes Rucker · Tue, May 29 2012 15:22:13

On rivalries

Steve Spurrier maintains awesomeness at SEC Meetings

Alex Ferguson — Tue, 29 May 2012 18:05:03 GMT

No-one gives a press conference like Steve Spurrier. Check out what the Ole Ball Coach had to say on the first day of Spring Meetings in Destin, Florida....

Storified by Alex Ferguson · Tue, May 29 2012 11:05:03

@semicorrect I think Spurrier talked trash the day he was born. "You call that a womb?"
— Tony Gerdeman · Tue, May 29 2012 10:22:18

On college football play-offs

Spurrier on a college football playoff: "We should do like President Obama said and find 8 teams and play." http://pic.twitter.com/ziM3Pbuo · Jason Lieser

On losing Arkansas as a permanent opponent under the 6-1-1 schedule, that'll see SEC teams play one team permanently from the SEC West, and the others on rotations

“@WallyLikeItIs: Spurrier on losing ark as permanent opponent: 'they been kickin our butt lately"”
— Ethan Tisdale · Tue, May 29 2012 10:08:53

Watching the Spurrier was Dave Matter, who drew comparison to Spurrier's press conference to one John Calipari.....

Truly is a football world: While 20-plus reporters surrounded Steve Spurrier here at #SEC meetings, John Calipari ... http://m.tmi.me/qMqHW
— Dave Matter · Tue, May 29 2012 09:58:35

On scheduling..... which is causing some controversy

From SEC meetings: Spurrier still favors counting only intra-div games in deciding div champs. Says several other coaches agree. Not Richt.
— AJC UGA · Tue, May 29 2012 09:48:34

“@TravHaneyESPN: Spurrier and Miles - especially Les - were adamant about using only divisional games to decide SEC title game reps.” genius
— Brandon Burns · Tue, May 29 2012 10:15:24

Les Miles agrees with Steve Spurrier, says losses to opposite divisional opponents should not impact entry into SEC title game.
— Only Gators .com · Tue, May 29 2012 09:12:53

Steve Spurrier is just mad because when they lost to Arkansas last year, UGA went to the SEC Championship. Get over it Ball Coach!
— Andre · Tue, May 29 2012 10:13:58

On the University of Florida

“@schadjoe: Spurrier: I didn't build Florida. It was there, ready to go.”
— Tyler Welch · Tue, May 29 2012 09:57:25

Spurrier: "if i wanted to be all-time (wins leader in #SEC) i'd have stayed at florida."
— Matt Hayes · Tue, May 29 2012 09:51:41

On Florida State

“@McMurphyCBS: Steve Spurrier was asked about Florida State being picked No. 1 in a preseason mag: "They were last year too"” @aquacatehs
— Brad Slagle · Tue, May 29 2012 10:08:20

Spurrier is still running his mouth about FSU? Do we need to send Greg Reid to knock out his running back again?
— Sean Breslin · Tue, May 29 2012 09:59:41

I still love Spurrier, FSU zinger notwithstanding. I would like to tell the Old' Ball Coach, though, that this time it is real.
— Randall. · Tue, May 29 2012 09:56:56

@ESPNCFB @ESPN Without a doubt - Steve Spurrier is the most despised coach I know. A FSU friend, says she would run him down if seen.
— Dub591 · Fri, May 25 2012 09:15:58

JP Morgan Horror Show: $2bn loss reported

Alex Ferguson — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:16:36 GMT

After trading hours today US banking giant JP Morgan admitted that its CIO division had managed to lose it $2bn. This was only months after Jamie Dimon had called the event "a tempest in a teapot". Obviously not - unless the teapot cost $25bn.

Storified by Alex Ferguson · Mon, May 14 2012 05:16:36

JP Morgan makes the announcement....

JPMorgan Chase Says CIO Unit Suffered 'Significant' Loss

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) said it lost about $2 billion tied to synthetic credit securities after positions taken by its chief investmen...

JPMorgan Chase: Chief Investment Office has significant mark-to market losses - Legal Losses of $4.2B "Reasonably Possible" $JPM
— CNBC · Thu, May 10 2012 13:48:41

JP Morgan shares react....

Shares of JP Morgan slip after hours as executives disclose 'significant' losses in trading group - @nytimes http://nyti.ms/JhbBp1
— Breaking News · Thu, May 10 2012 14:29:23

JPMorgan said it has suffered $2B in trading losses since start of April. $JPM stock down 6% after-hours http://cnnmon.ie/J3QLDq
— CNNMoney.com · Thu, May 10 2012 15:33:01

Although Bloomberg did talk about the story a month ago....

JPMorgan Trader's Positions Said to Distort Credit Indexes

A JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) trader of derivatives linked to the financial health of corporations has amassed positions so large that he'...

And this....

JPMorgan Trader Iksil Fuels Prop-Trading Debate With Bets

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) trader Bruno Iksil's outsized bets in credit derivatives are drawing attention to a little-known division that...

And a few days later...

JPMorgan's Iksil May Spur Regulators to Dissect Trading

Market-moving trades by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM)'s chief investment office probably will force regulators to seek more detail on banks'...

Dimon at the time ignored what was going on....

PULSE: Dimon: London Whale issues "tempest in a teapot"

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Jamie Dimon, chief executive of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. JPM, told analysts Friday that the media attention on t...

The reactions from the Twitverse.....Some of which were better than others....

$JPM hedge against bad market environment created bad market environment. Jamie never loses people.
— · Thu, May 10 2012 16:26:57

RT @finansakrobat: I found the money JP Morgan Chase just lost. http://pic.twitter.com/z5SgABOV · JimmyC

"This trading violates the Dimon principle." $JPM
— katie benner · Thu, May 10 2012 16:29:50

More betting on Wall Street. This is not investing, its gambling. No more bailouts for them.... http://fb.me/sIBpKgWn
— Dave Radcliffe · Thu, May 10 2012 16:33:36

A lot of blame has been put on a London 'whale' who placed a lot of the bets - Bruno Iksil

What happened? Man Utd 4, Everton 4

Alex Ferguson — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:03:55 GMT

An unbelievable game at Old Trafford abounded when Manchester United blew a 2 goal lead against Everton to draw 4-4 in one of the games of the Barclays Premier League season.

Storified by Alex Ferguson · Sun, Apr 22 2012 09:03:55

Man Utd team v Everton: De Gea, Rafael Da Silva, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra, Valencia, Scholes, Carrick, Nani, Rooney, Welbeck #MUFC #UTD
— Sky Sports Mobile · Sun, Apr 22 2012 03:43:36

Everton XI to face Man Utd: Howard, Hibbert, Heitinga, Jagielka, Distin, Neville, Gibson, Fellaini, Pienaar, Osman, Jelavic.
— Official Everton · Sun, Apr 22 2012 03:37:32

Even before the goals started, Man Utd manager Sir Alex Ferguson started in assistant referee Kevin Friend's ear

Ferguson moaning to Kevin Friend, "why haven't I been given a penalty yet" - Friend replies "in time Alex, in time" #BBCFootball
— Alex Kraushaar · Sun, Apr 22 2012 05:13:49

Then, the unthinkable happened.... (and it wasn't a penalty!)

1-0 TO EVERTON, NIKICA JELAVIC WOOOOOOOO
— Andi Kvo Uka · Sun, Apr 22 2012 05:04:10

Everton took a stunning 1-0 lead thanks to 'Bargain Of The Season' Nikica Jelavic, a mid-season signing from financially struggling SPL team Rangers. The pictures behind Jelavic tell the story.

Quality today jelavic! http://pic.twitter.com/MNPVvGOq · ste dunphy

Everton fans singing Jelavic's name after hiswell-taken opening goal. COYB.
— Official Everton · Sun, Apr 22 2012 05:07:35

The goal then turned Manchester United on into a machine. It wasn't long before Old Trafford was galvanised, with Everton old boy Wayne Rooney scoring to make it 1-1. It also made some history.

1-1 Rooney header, 179th goal for #mufc in 362 games, equals George Best and Dennis Viollet as fourth on #mufc all-time scoring list
— Henry Winter · Sun, Apr 22 2012 05:12:45

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson's clothing also garnered him some plaudits - including the word 'swag'.

Haha... Alex Ferguson, That's Swag Bitch! *ASAP Rocky Voice* http://pic.twitter.com/fp9cPKcY · Sonny Muckle

He's Sir Alex Ferguson, he can wear what shoes he wants! ;D #MUFC
— Peter Nugent · Sun, Apr 22 2012 05:14:38

The second half was meant to be a procession, and starting off, it pretty much was... Danny Wellbeck gave Utd a 2-1 lead with an absolute screamer of a goal...

The enthusiasm for the goal was heard around the world....

Well played danny wellbeck. Utd 2-1 everton. Champ19ns 20 gettin very close.
— Andy Kane · Sun, Apr 22 2012 05:47:02

Yeahh!!! This is WELLBECK!!! 2-1 for UNITED
— Chapter GORONTALO · Sun, Apr 22 2012 05:51:11

2-1 to United! Wellbeck just scored! Yay!!
— Emmeline Tiw · Sun, Apr 22 2012 05:50:33

Then, just minutes after Nani made it 3-1. Old Trafford was in raptures, as the title seemed over.

3-1 United lead now. What a lovely play by the lads. Superb finish by Nani.
— United Indonesia · Sun, Apr 22 2012 05:51:03

420: A Columbine Tribute

Alex Ferguson — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 01:25:56 GMT

The 20th of April - or 420 as it's known to pot smokers, also marks that anniversary of the ultra-horrific school shooting of 12 kids - and 1 teacher at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. Here are some of the anniversary tweets and tributes. Gulp.

Storified by Alex Ferguson · Sat, Apr 21 2012 18:25:56

Rest In Peace all the Victims of Columbine #WeWontForget
— Barnett Harris · Thu, Apr 19 2012 21:06:40

13 years ago 13 tears became a symbol. Today we remember the lives that we have lost in the horrific events of the Columbine Massacre on April 20, 1999
— Sean Patrick O'Brien · Fri, Apr 20 2012 12:46:39

For those of you who don't know, Columbine students Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris went on the rampage on April 20th, 1999, killed 12 students and one teacher. The attack was horrific.

RIP Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold · forever creeping

Today is the 13th anniversary of the Columbine High School massacre · steffymonique

Columbine Library 911 Call FULL Version · iremembercolumbinei

i alwasy belived they were the victims of bulliing but looks like they were bullies themselves
— George Brummer III · Sat, Apr 21 2012 11:43:01

After this, a memorial was set up to remember those that died....

kind of pathetic how many people remember it's #420 but no one mentions or remembers the #13 lives that were lost today. #columbine #rip #columbineshooting · toni

PLEASE TAKE SOMETIME TO READ THIS.. 13 years from yesterday 12 students and 1 teacher's life's were taken. The Columbine community was ripped apart. In the years after we have been working to regain a good reputation and to become united. We are united now. We are a family. We are all Rebels and no matter what the world throws at us we will over come it together. I am so proud to be a Rebel. I love waking up and going to Columbine everyday. We receive a fair share of crap. People try and tear us down but we are much too strong. Mr. De is the most amazing man I have ever had the chance to come to know. He has a heart of gold and cares for every student like they are his children. WE ARE COLUMBINE #COLUMBINE #COLUMBINEHIGHSCHOOL #REBELS #PROUD #420 #REBELSTRONG · Kylie:)

Rachel Joy Scott, you did touch millions of hearts. ❤ #columbine #rachelscott · Isabeeeeel

One of the stories from the shootings was the story of Cassie Bernall, who was asked if she believed in God. She said "Yes", and was shot dead. Now although there has been some controversy as to whether this happened, the book still puts a lump in your throat.

In Columbine, 13 years ago, The gunman asked Cassie Bernall If she believed in god. She said yes. #Rememberingtheday
— Alyse · Fri, Apr 20 2012 12:43:06

I will never forget Columbine and the first time I read She Said Yes! Still praying for family and friends who lost someone. #neverforget
— PrincessMeaghan · Fri, Apr 20 2012 07:13:39

But people wanted to make sure ALL the students were remembered, too....

#RIP to all of the students and the teacher who were killed 13 years ago at columbine high school.
— julie overton · Fri, Apr 20 2012 04:26:12

Rest In Peace all the Victims of Columbine #WeWontForget
— Barnett Harris · Thu, Apr 19 2012 21:06:40

Some people watched footage marking the massacre.

Watching the footage of the columbine massacre .... I can't. This is SO frightening and unbelievably sad.
— Danielle Delossantos · Sat, Apr 21 2012 16:23:36

And seven years later, people were still trying to piece themselves together after this...

Kentucky's Starting Five Declare for the NBA

Alex Ferguson — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:10:43 GMT

Kentucky's starting five - which won a 2012 National Championship in stunning fashion - have declared for the NBA draft

Storified by Alex Ferguson · Tue, Apr 17 2012 17:10:43

Anthony Davis · abeckstrom

Kentucky’s Anthony Davis, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Marquis Teague, Terrence Jones, and Doron Lamb are leaving school to enter the NBA Draft.
— CBSSports.com · Tue, Apr 17 2012 16:09:07

NCAA: Kentucky's Starting 5 Declares For NBA Draft

Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Kentucky's starting lineup of three freshmen and two sophomores did most everything together en route ...

This will include Anthony Davis, the monobrowed hero that became legend in the Rupp.

I want to cry every time I look at my big poster of Anthony Davis on my wall!! #FuckNBA http://pic.twitter.com/lihf9nvY · Sadie Brooke Barton

ESPN put this into perspective points-wise.....

With 5 Kentucky underclassmen and senior Darius Miller going to the draft, UK will lose 92.3 pct of pts from the '12 title team.
— ESPN Stats & Info · Tue, Apr 17 2012 16:18:31

While others think that if they all stayed together as a young, bruising starting 5, they could beat the Charlotte Bobcats...

This reminds us of a story that we must tell. We were going into the UAB - Tennessee game at Neyland Stadium in 2005, and someone said to their friend: "Do you think USC could beat the worst NFL team in the league?". Their buddy seemed to nod agreement, before my friend said: "The worst team in the NFL is made up of the best players in college football. Therefore, no". That shut them up.

That Kentucky starting 5 could beat the Charlotte Bobcats
— David Poehr · Tue, Apr 17 2012 16:44:32

Although some were a little more extreme....

Seriously, y dont they just put #kentucky in the #nba? They could beat like 1/2 the teams. U think the #bobcats could win the #ncaa tourney?
— Sean O'Ryan · Tue, Apr 17 2012 16:32:27

And some were actually more sanguine.

The people who say Kentucky could beat the Bobcats are idiots. That's like saying the Royals could win the World Series.
— Corey Baker · Tue, Apr 17 2012 16:25:20

Sorry, Royals! But we do have a nice shot of the waterfalls for you - one of the coolest things about KC's stadium...

Kaufman Stadium · mikes4354

Anyway, back to basketball....

Others weren't happy with the loss of Michael Kidd-Gilchrest......

Kidd-gilchrest = favorite player at uk of all time. #victimofthemoment
— Billy Terry · Tue, Apr 17 2012 16:12:26

I would of liked to see Kidd Gilchrest stay tho.. He woulda been live.
— Young Gleeeesh · Tue, Apr 17 2012 16:15:43

Kidd Gilchrest gone be a monster. Davis gone change the Bobcats around. Deron gone be a great shooter with whoever ... http://tmi.me/ovAHl
— Young XO · Tue, Apr 17 2012 06:43:58

And there's noise about Sir Unibrow of Kentucky being a No.1 pick...

Damien Comolli fired by Liverpool

Alex Ferguson — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:56:55 GMT

Liverpool FC fire Damien Comolli, their director of football, just days before the Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool

Storified by Alex Ferguson · Thu, Apr 12 2012 15:56:55

#liverpool #always #fan #gerrard #suarez #thebest #LOVE #lfc #dalglish · ingeborgsollesnes

How the news broke. The Daily Telegraph broke the story....

Damien Comolli sacked by Liverpool #lfc
— Telegraph Sport · Thu, Apr 12 2012 02:37:37

"Liverpool have fired Football Director Damien Comolli aftr expensive acquisitions such as Andy Carroll resulted in a disappointing season."
— steve amara · Thu, Apr 12 2012 13:06:37

The news soon went worldwide......

Damien Comolli não é mais o diretor de futebol do Liverpool. Acordo foi bilateral: http://pic.twitter.com/haICtuwD · BritFoot

Comolli, who paid 128m for a number of failures during the summer (Andy Carroll (£35m), Jordan Henderson (£16m) , Stewart Downing and Charlie Adam) has not exactly been praised over his time at Liverpool.

As you can see by the comments below, the fans and pundits didn't think too much of his signings....

Damien Comolli was the guy who decided Andy Carroll was worth £35m, then rang Man City in January to offer swap for Tevez
— daniel taylor · Thu, Apr 12 2012 02:55:51

@robraz93 well the worst forward in the world has to be andy carroll 4 goals in 33 games
— Joe Sweda · Thu, Apr 12 2012 15:37:03

Do I really think Charlie Adam will come good? No comment. Teehee.
— ✠Haleem Patel✠ · Thu, Apr 12 2012 13:52:47

I'm still struggling, after nearly a year, to understand how Jordan Henderson is worth £20 million?
— Conor Mulcahy · Thu, Apr 12 2012 15:21:07

Jordan Henderson is such an overestimated player
— Blago · Thu, Apr 12 2012 14:54:25

Some people saw the humour in the situation...

Comolli gone. That's Stewart Downing's first assist of the season.
— Simon Clancy · Thu, Apr 12 2012 02:50:19

Ironic, since Carroll scored a goal in Liverpool's 3-2 win over Blackburn on Monday

Andy Carroll celebrates his late winner. #lfc #brfc http://yfrog.com/nwxn5rwpj · TEAMtalk Football

Commolli's firing might be seen by some as a warning to Kenny Dalglish - who was given the vote of confidence by the Liverpool board

BREAKING NEWS: Dalglish given vote of confidence by Liverpool chairman Werner - Goal.com

Liverpool chairman Tom Werner has handed manager Kenny Dalglish a vote of confidence following the dreadful run of form that has scuppere...

Dalglish given vote of confidence by Liverpool chairman Werner http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2012/04/12/3031906/dalglish-given-vote-of-confidence-by-liverpool-chairman http://pic.twitter.com/DqHlgHjN · Linkster

Although the Daily Express was a little less charitable....

The Final Four: Just Doing It

Alex Ferguson — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:41:36 GMT

Kentucky played Louisville and Ohio State played Kansas in the Final Four. For fans of shirt sponsors, it was about two shirtmakers, too....

Storified by Alex Ferguson · Tue, Apr 03 2012 15:41:36

The match-up of the two biggest clothing companies did not go unnoticed in the Final Four. Kentucky and Ohio State were in the Nike camp, and Kansas and Louisville were in the Adidas camp....

Adidas vs. Nike both semis... interesting
— Kendall Marshall · Sat, Mar 31 2012 15:11:44

The final four is Nike Vs. Adidas
— SHALORY CLARK · Sat, Mar 31 2012 17:53:11

Anyway, back to the Four in hand. Nike did their best to promote the match-up from the Kentucky side it was promoting with a 'Rise as One' campaign. They also made sure to push Kentucky with the #BBN (Big Blue Nation) hashtag as well...

@nikebasketball Not until you get this #UK BLUE twitpic avatar back up!! http://pic.twitter.com/30NhGcK4 · Tim ● FortLauderdale

And no, it wasn't a conspiracy. We're all thankful that Baylor's shirt didn't get in. It gave us headaches for a few rounds!

Baylor vs Colorado · salva1974

Nike's 'Rise As One' stuff also happened at its hospitality room in New Orleans...

Bracket in the @nikebasketball hospitality room. http://pic.twitter.com/rLeRo34s · Alex M. Popp

Although Adidas did its best supporting Kansas

Best of luck to @adidasHoops squad @KU_Hoops down in New Orleans! #teamadidas #FinalFour http://pic.twitter.com/I1EvSmh7 · Michael Ehrlich

And Nike was doing the same for Baylor's women basketball team in the Women's Final Four

@nikebasketball at Women's Final Four. #RiseAsOne with @BaylorWBB http://pic.twitter.com/RYCidCDY · Lauren Westendorf

Although the boys from Oregon WERE slightly hedging their bets for the Women's final...

RT @nikebasketball: @TGODBaller05 Us too. #RiseAsOne http://pic.twitter.com/IYPfHrcF · Erin Stephens ✌

@halle_ross We hear you. #RiseAsOne http://pic.twitter.com/Xep289yg · Nike Basketball

Having said that, Nike made sure they would also be promoting the Ohio State Buckeyes, who were also wearing 'the tick' at the Final Four against Kansas. Check out some of the images below....

RT @nikebasketball: @turtleshellll Spread your scarlet fever. #BuckeyeNation #RiseAsOne http://gonike.me/6018rJdC http://pic.twitter.com/2mb169XM · Aaron Lloyd Barr

RT @nikebasketball: Scarlet Fever. #RiseAsOne http://pic.twitter.com/JDamBsrW · John Cracknell

This also included quite a cool link (click on it - it rocks!)