Ah, irony. On the same day we find out New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer allegedly has been caught on a federal wiretap setting up a meeting with a high-end hooker, we also find out another governor is constructively responding to constituents' needs.
After an outcry from Connecticut women's basketball fans, Gov. Jodi Rell has negotiated a deal so that tonight's Big East semi-final between UConn and Pitt will be seen on a public broadcast network in addition to ESPNU, which is available to about two people in the Nutmeg State.
The Husky Hardcores had been beside themselves that they wouldn't be able to see their beloved No. 1 team demolish another deluded opponent hopeful for an upset. So in comes Rell, gets together in a room with Connecticut-based ESPN, Comcast and CPTV, and out she comes with a deal so that CPTV can simulcast the game.
Right on!
Meanwhile, Spitzer apologized to his family and the public and said he would get back to us "in short order." I don't think he was watching the game.