David Castello saved me a lot of embarrassment this weekend.
Earlier this year at TRAFFIC in Vancouver I asked David Castello which of two dates I should hold a domain name event in Austin: September 24-25 in conjunction with the Texas v. UCLA football game or November 12-13 with the Texas v. Oklahoma State football game.
David said “Don’t do it in September. It will still be too hot.”
He was right, and he influenced me to host the event in November. What David didn’t tell me, because he knew it would be too painful, is that I shouldn’t hold it in September because Texas was going to get embarrassed by UCLA on its home turf.
I’m thankful I took David’s advice. It was hot in Austin today and Texas got spanked. And although I’m still in pain after Texas looked horrible today, there’s a silver lining: tickets to the game vs. Oklahoma State will end up being a lot less expensive if Texas keeps playing like this.
Be sure to mark your calendars for November 12-13 here in Austin. We’re going to have a great time Friday evening and then we’ll have some sort of event around the football game on November 13. Be sure to reserve a hotel room now; you can always cancel it later.
And thanks, David. I appreciate the tip.
Troy says
By UCLA even… I was shocked, happy, but shocked. I just wish Arkansas could have finished the deal with Alabama.
Ramiro Canales says
The Tower won’t be lit tonight.
Don says
Boise state, Utah or TCU will be in finals for championship. Probably 2 of these teams will go unbeaten and problems will exist yet again for the current system
Oklahoma barley beat Utah state so they are out.
Texas hanging on a thread
David J Castello says
LOL Anytime, Andrew.
Attila says
David, can I hit you up for some random lottery numbers and “about” dates when they will hit jackpot?
Jim Holleran says
@Don, what about Oregon. I am a UCLA fan, but you got to mention Oregon in the discussion as well.
BTY, Texas was way overrated this year. I know it’s Texas but no Colt McCoy they should not even be top 20 pre-season. I still like Texas though because they beat USC in the Rose Bowl a few years ago. USC is a joke, UCLA is going to kick there ass this year.
roddy says
This is a great business to be a ‘psychic’ or a time machine owner !