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I WAS WRONG!
Mar 20, 2007 | 6:15 PM
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Listen closely 'cause this may be the only time you will here me say this.  I was wrong about USC.  I thought the Trojans would be two and out of the NCAA tournamant.  Ithought they would beat Arkansas but Texas would hand it to them.  I fell into the Kevin Durant trap.  But here is what watching USC over the past week has taught me again.  One man doesn't make a team.  USC is a TEAM, those guys play together and stay together.  It's a bit sad and ironic, but the thing that has bonded them has been the tragedy of losing a teammate.  Ryan Francis was shot and killed during the offseason and that makes all of those guys appreciate and trust one another.  They continue to say, "we do this for Ryan" and "he would want us to be one heartbeat".  They are.  So now the Trojans are in the sweet sixteen for the first time in six years.  They face North Carolina on Saturday....a tough task.  Carolina is a number one seed in the tournament and very tough.  Tyler Hansboro is a great player but once again, Trojan Fans, remember one man doesn't make a team. 

 I will again be with the Trojans for the second round of the tournament.  We are headed to New Jersey.  I'm not sure what will happen in this game I will say this; I wouldn't be surprised either way because the USC team truly believes they can play with ANYONE in the country.  You can see it in their eyes.  Their enthusiasm is infectious.  Sounds goofy, but it's true.  Even jaded journalists admitted it to me on the last road trip.  You could see the tide turning toward USC after the first game.  I was talking to J.A. Andande from the L.A. TImes and a sports writer from A Texas newspaper in the hotel gym the day before the game and asked them, "do you really think these guys have a chance?"   They both looked at me with a twinkle in their eyes and said, "Hell yes..." And wouldn't you know it....

  So Friday night at 7pm we'll see if USC's dream season continues.  They won't call themselves overachievers...way too proud; so hell, I will.  This team IS a team of overachievers.  They believe WAY too much.  Which in this game is a good thing 'cause believing it is sometimes half the battle.  If you are a sports fan and don't get caught up in the madness this time of year something is wrong with you!  This si why they call it March Madness....let the games continue.

Let's talk...HOLLA!

 

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cee8172 read my blog view my photos
Mar 20, 2007 | 8:42 PM

NISCHELLE,things can go either way,sometimes we preceive things the wrong way! and i think SC.,was so motivated by the death of their teammate! when my deceased brother's brithday comes around,i'm sure to do things just the way he may have wanted them,so i so understand.I,want SC. to WIN,and each game is a different battle.We can't win em all,but were sure as hell gonna try,HUH!Keep on keeping on your doing a great job,and we believe and trust your judgement...I'm a long distance trucker,and i can't stand bad weather!!But i have a question for you that maybe you can respond to,the next time your on your blog.Do you watch,i love new york,on vh1?
If so who do you think New York will pick on the finale,Tango or Chance?It air's monday after next.I'll tell you who i think when you update me.you might not even watch the show.How you like them nuggets today against the nets?I Thought the nets was gone take it,but iwas wrong,Denver was on their game!TAKE CARE!You'll luv JERSEY.
ddain read my blog view my photos
Mar 21, 2007 | 7:47 AM

Nischelle,

I was wondering when you were going to be a believer in 'SC. You've got to represent when you're on the road with them you know. They've played about as well as any team so far in the tourney, getting great games from everyone. They are balanced, which is why if they don't beat UNC, they will make them work really hard for the win. Although it would bust my bracket, I'm pulling for 'SC.
scooch read my blog view my photos
Mar 21, 2007 | 11:39 AM

HOLLA! TO BE HONEST HERE THE FACT THAT YOU USED "I WAS WRONG!" REALLY GOT MY ATTENTION. I HAVE CHANGED BACK TO FOX FOR NEWS RECETLY AND I AS VERY HAPPY WITH THE CHANGE. I HAD TO CHANGE SINCE I BELIEVE THE FIRST TIME I STARTED WATCHING YOU WAS THE YEAR MY SON DIED ON HIS PROM NIGHT. I LOVE HOW U YOU SEEM. KEEP IT UP!
SCOOCH
jpapagan read my blog view my photos
Mar 21, 2007 | 2:58 PM

Nischelle, you know, I couldn't believe it when I saw your bracket - I had to do a double-take. USC losing to Texas? I mean, I know they had Durant, but you can't go biting off the hand that feeds you. Let's hope that Tim Floyd doesn't see your bracket before your next post-game interview. Peace.

http://community.myfoxla.com/blogs/Team_MyFoxLA/2007/03
/16/FOX_11_Bracket_Busters
Nischelle_Turner read my blog
Mar 21, 2007 | 4:46 PM

Hey everyone..

Iknow...I know...how could I pick against USc...well I told you I fell intothe Kevin Durant trap. Also I am a fan of the Big 12...being a Missouri grad that is the conference I follow throughout the season so I really was a believer in that Texas team...if you look at my bracket I also picked them to beat North Carolina..what was I thinking!?
Hey I couldn't be happier being wrong on this....hopefully their season will continue after this weekend.

And SCOOCH thank you for the kind words sorry to hear about your son but if you get a little solace out of tuning into us everyday I have done the job i got into this business for...let's keep talking.

HOLLA!
cee8172 read my blog view my photos
Mar 22, 2007 | 1:15 PM

NICHELLE,


What's really good? How's the JERSEY life? Nothing like Missouri,or California in fact?Just sending you a friendly HELLO...
ddain read my blog view my photos
Mar 22, 2007 | 2:12 PM

Nischelle,

I would assume that as a Mizzou alum you are looking forward to watching Kansas choke at some point this month. They look good, but it's been nearly 20 years since they've won it all, at some point, those hands have to tighten around their necks.
SJRSBABYGIRL read my blog
Mar 22, 2007 | 6:49 PM

NICHELLE,

IT'S ALL GOOD. YOU CANT BE PERFECT ALL THE TIME!!! YOUR THE BEST.
cee8172 read my blog view my photos
Mar 23, 2007 | 8:04 AM

Nischelle,

Bk-allday,the boogie down get's down!First off let me advice you,if Brooklyn,down with SC,NC better watch it!Just allow me to remind you what happen at that high school maybe a week ago,turn into a all out brawl with the ref's,making a bad call!So the energy that NEW YORK brings' is over the top watch!!!I'm a Califorian native by way of NEW YORK!You think the people in California can't drive,just take a drive over the Brookyln bridge in a tractor trailer.A car will hit your rig in order to pass you,and keep going!!And South side Jamaica
Queens is equal to Watts here in California!So with new york in the house is like Compton playing against Malibu in Compton,energy will be over the top!!!Assure me that JAY,will be in the house,so i can book mt flight?!!JOKIN

Also,i have a comment that hoply you can share with JULLIAN,there was a story on your show about a transexual that rob albertsons,and JULLIAN wanted to know will they send him to a women's or men's prison? I have a answer for her,i have friends that work in corrections!As long as the guy haven't had a full on sex change,they'll keep him at a men's prison.Based on privous experiences with fellow men inmates, they would keep him on a yard similiar to other men like him.Full on sex change women's prison, to risky for the men,although she would perfer to stay in a men prison!What woman would'nt???!!!I KNOW A LITTLE TOO MUCH INFO!Jullian asked,and i'm not so sure she has her blog set up yet!So maybe you can share this with her.

TAKE CARE,good luck SC....
Nischelle_Turner read my blog
Mar 23, 2007 | 4:31 PM

Hey all...

Thanks for the responses! And ddain you are right I CAN'T WAIT till those jayhawks choke!!!! I thought it was going to hap[pen last night but apparently I haven't been a good enough girl. Hey guys I have a new blog up about tonight's game...check it out let's talk.

HOLLA!!!
marieumbay view my photos
Mar 26, 2007 | 12:39 AM

You are so inspiring to watch. You are bubbly, sincere, honest, caring and fun. You also know what you are doing and do your job well!
cee8172 read my blog view my photos
Mar 29, 2007 | 5:46 PM

Hey Ms.Turner,

Just giving you a friendly shout out,you must have gotten promoted,we haven't seen you in a couple of days,whatever it maybe continue to go forward..You was shining this morning,angels were all around you!!And we thought it was a glare from the sun,yea right.
I so think you've lived this life before,your high energy is so addicting!!Everyday you don't come across people such as yourself,but were blessed to watch you daily!Keep your head up.
cee8172 read my blog view my photos
Apr 2, 2007 | 8:44 AM

GOOD MORNING, I HAVE BEEN TRING TO READ INTO THIS GAME TONIGHT.I'M TRING TO FIGURE THIS OUT.OKAY FIRST THING FIRST,FLORIDA IS A VERY DEFENSIVE PLAYING TEAM.WHICH IF THEIR NOT CAREFUL THEY COULD GET INTO FOUL TROUBLE EARLY IN THE GAME.AND FLORIDA WANTS THIS GAME SO BAD.AND IF THEY DON'T MAINTAIN FOCUS,FLORIDA COULD LOSE THE FINALS...OHIO STATE PLAYS THE SMARTER GAME,CREDITS ALL DO TO THE COACH.IT WILL BE A TIGHT GAME THE ENTIRE GAME...IF AND WHEN FLORIDA'S MAJOR PLAYA'S GET INTO FOUL TROUBLE,OHIO GONNA TAKE IT,JUST BASED ON OHIO HAVING A MORE VERSATILE TEAM.COACH KNOWS HOW TO KEEP HIS DUCKS IN A LINE.AND WHEN IT'S TIME OHIO STATE COACH WILL EXECUTE...NOW ABOUT I LOVE NEW YORK,GIRL GONNA ROLL WITH CHANCE...HE KEEPS HER NOSE OPEN,PLUS THE UNDERDOG ALWAYS RISE!!NOBODY WANTS NEW YORK TO CHOOSE CHANCE NOT EVEN HER OWN MOM,SHE'S SELFISH EVEN WHEN IT COMES TO HER OWN DAUGHTER'S HAPPINESS...BUT REALLY VH1 NEED TO GIVE CHANCE HIS OWN SHOW...{EGO TIME} YOUR DOING A EXCELLENT JOB NISCHELLE,KEEP SMILE N!!!!!!!
Lesvia read my blog view my photos
Apr 3, 2007 | 8:58 AM

Nischelle, You are the best thing on TV! you are funny, refreshing and not one bit shy:) I enjoy your stories I like how you get involved by doing whatever it takes. Even if you look a bit silly. I like that! Keep up the good work, great representing!
Lesvia
cee8172 read my blog view my photos
Apr 3, 2007 | 10:00 AM

HEY NISCHELLE,YOU SHOULD BE IN THE GRAND PRIX...I KNOW YOU KNOW HOW TO ROLL...IT MUST BE COLD OUT IN LONG BEACH...SMILES,TAKE CARE
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Nischelle_Turner

Nischelle came to FOX 11 in September of 2004 and in January of 2005 became a permanent member of Good Day LA. In August of 2005 Nischelle returned to New Orleans to report on Hurricane Katrina. It was during those 14 days covering the aftermath of the storm that changed Nischelle forever. Not only did she experience personal and professional tragedy, she also saw a growth in the human spirit that will never leave her. Nischelle won numerous awards for her reporting during the storm including the California Junior Chamber of Commerce's "Outstanding Young Californian" Award.

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