http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/ Upon Further Review provides discussion, analysis and observations of the local sports world, from pee wees to professionals.Kyle Nagel is the enterprise reporter for the Dayton Daily News sports department. He was raised in Centerville, received a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Missouri in May 2003 and joined the Dayton Daily News in December 2003. en-us knagel@daytondailynews.com 2008-07-02T13:36:25-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/entries/2008/07/02/schedule_toughe.html Just as Dayton faced a tough ACC opponent on the road two seasons ago in North Carolina, Xavier will take its shot this season by playing Duke in East Rutherford, N.J. “We don’t want to overplay it,” Xavier athletic... 5007703@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/ University of Dayton 2008-07-02T13:36:25-05:00 knagel@daytondailynews.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/entries/2008/07/01/why_do_sports_a.html The letter to the editor this morning on the Opinion page is entitled “Why is busing for sports still funded?” Here’s a snippet: (A story on possible cuts to busing) discussed limitations and cuts to the educational field trips... 4979803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/ Issue Discussion 2008-07-01T13:01:28-05:00 knagel@daytondailynews.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/entries/2008/06/25/conley_and_cook.html While we still wait and wonder what can happen to Brian Roberts in tomorrow night’s draft, let’s turn to the potential fate of Daequan Cook on draft night. An ESPN.com Insider report says that he could be leaving the... 4853403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/ Ohio State 2008-06-25T13:31:09-05:00 knagel@daytondailynews.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/entries/2008/06/23/brian_roberts_h.html The NBA Draft is Thursday. We’ll find out a few things that day: Whether Kosta Koufos should’ve left Ohio State, whether Michael Beasley or Derrick Rose is the most desired player, whether the Heat will do something that makes... 4796703@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/ University of Dayton 2008-06-23T12:40:59-05:00 knagel@daytondailynews.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/entries/2008/06/19/ken_griffey_jr_1.html Noticed on today’s Scoreboard page that Ken Griffey Jr. still ranks No. 3 in National League outfield All-Star voting. That’s curious, because Griffey isn’t having one of his best seasons, but neither are some of the others high on... 4728603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/ Cincinnati Reds 2008-06-19T14:19:23-05:00 knagel@daytondailynews.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/entries/2008/06/18/how_long_until.html So, Tiger Woods is out for the year. Is golf in trouble? Interesting to see the responses. I will be enjoying the rest of the golf season. I readily admit Woods is one of the greatest golfers of all... 4705403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/ Golf 2008-06-18T16:07:19-05:00 knagel@daytondailynews.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/entries/2008/06/17/todays_best_wri.html Some — including my father — still dislike John Feinstein for Season on the Brink, his book about the Indiana University basketball program and Bobby Knight. But, sometimes-Washington Post columnist almost always produces a thoughtful, entertaining column, especially from... 4673803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/ Golf 2008-06-17T17:01:14-05:00 knagel@daytondailynews.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/entries/2008/06/16/a_look_back_at.html A friend e-mailed and suggested I look into the new Sports Illustrated vault, which is a handy and entertaining tool. The story in question was a a 1986 profile of Ron Harper from his days at Miami University. The... 4636403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/ Miami University 2008-06-16T13:01:34-05:00 knagel@daytondailynews.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/entries/2008/06/13/red_sox_and_rai.html CINCINNATI — Big fat rain drops are steadily coming down on Great American Ball Park. That’s nothing compared to the storm of media attention and fan enthusiasm we expect this weekend at the stadium. The Reds will begin a three-game... 4597103@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/ Cincinnati Reds 2008-06-13T15:00:59-05:00 knagel@daytondailynews.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/entries/2008/06/10/nutter_center_n.html Just got an e-mail about the Nutter Center. Wright State University’s Ervin J. Nutter Center has been voted the 4th Best Minor League or Alternative Pro Sports Ballpark or Arena in North America in 2008 by the Minor League... 4501603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/ Wright State University 2008-06-10T10:25:53-05:00 knagel@daytondailynews.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/entries/2008/06/09/27k_gets_you_co.html Does a $15 Reds ticket seem a little steep? Try paying 27 Grand: It will probably become someone’s memorable Father’s Day gift: a seat right behind the visitors’ bench at Staples Center to watch the Lakers and Boston Celtics... 4480403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/ Pro Basketball 2008-06-09T13:56:36-05:00 knagel@daytondailynews.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/entries/2008/06/07/a_whatif_scenar.html COLUMBUS — The man on the right in this picture is Michael Shaw, who wasn’t allowed to run in the state track meet because the OHSAA ruled him ineligible. He is very fast. So fast, in fact, that a... 4450003@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/ High Schools 2008-06-07T19:17:17-05:00 knagel@daytondailynews.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/entries/2008/06/07/trotwood_is_fas.html COLUMBUS — The first major running event for Trotwood-Madison today was the 800-meter relay, and the Rams definitely showed what they can do. At the time, I was standing with Centerville coach Matt Somerlot, who had his stopwatch ready. He... 4448903@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/ High Schools 2008-06-07T17:47:34-05:00 knagel@daytondailynews.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/entries/2008/06/07/oakwoods_hix_ta.html COLUMBUS — We knew that Oakwood’s Peter Hix was second in the 1,600 coming down the stretch, so we leaned in to get a look. With about 50 meters to go, Hix sensed the third- and fourth-place runners, both within... 4444203@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/ High Schools 2008-06-07T13:56:27-05:00 knagel@daytondailynews.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/entries/2008/06/07/wrapping_up_dii.html COLUMBUS — Some news and notes after wrapping up the Division III state track meet this morning: The Bluffton boys not only brought seemingly the entire town (those red-wearing fans took up a whole section at the Jesse Owens Memorial... 4442703@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/sports/ High Schools 2008-06-07T12:26:47-05:00 knagel@daytondailynews.com