BOBBY VALENTINE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

I caught up with Bobby Valentine this morning as he was en route to driving the girls volleyball team at Sacred Heart University to a match in New Jersey. Here are the Top10 things I took from the interview with the former Red Sox manager who admitted thathe didn't watch a single inning of the World Series, but just the post-game celebration10. It's Halloween. I dressed up, how the hell did you know it was me? I think I'll wear thisfor a while. The...

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STEVE TONRA AND HIS LOVE FOR THE GAME

Steve Tonra was a wonderful baseball player gifted with sprinter's speed and a little thunderin his bat. During his high school days in New Canaan, Ct. he liked to boast that he was "the straw that stirred the drink." He was catalyst as the lead-off man and a fleet-footed centerfielder,but for all his talent, it was his charisma that separated the "T-man" from everybody else, which also made him a person everyone gravitated...

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THE BEAUTY OF JONNY GOMES

  Jonny Gomes officially became part of the fabric of Red Sox nation on Sunday night. His three-run homer made him a World Series hero and put the spotlight on a journeyman player who wassigned by Boston more for his character and love for the game than his less-than-one-tool talent.And it's a beautiful thing.Gomes looks like the type of guy who lives in a one-bedroom apartment with the television cemented to ESPN's "Baseball Tonight",...

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BRANDEL CHAMBLEE IS AN IDIOT

Brandel Chamblee didn't do much as a professional golfer. His name was more suited for theLPGA and his game wasn't good enough to get noticed in the boys club. During his 18-yearcareer on the PGA Tour, Chamblee had a grand total of one victory. Yep, that is just about Hall of Fame worthy.With those stellar credentials, Chamblee turned to television to attempt to do what he couldn'tdo on the PGA Tour: become relevant. Chamblee landed a gig on...

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GRAMBLING, EDDIE ROBINSON, AND ME

Grambling, Louisiana is a small town tucked away in the northern part of the state. It's noton the beaten path to anywhere and is only relevant because of the college football programthat was built by the legend, Eddie Robinson.Today, it's in the news because its football players boycotted a game in protest of travelarrangements, poor facilities, and a coach who was eventually fired. I can't say I'm shocked,but I am surprised that it didn't happen...

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13 PEOPLE WHO SHOULD BE ON PLAYOFF COMMITTEE

Condolezza Rice was named as one of the 13 people to sit on the College Football Playoffcommittee that will pick the four teams that will play for the national championship startingin 2014. I admire and respect Rice for her strong background which includes being secretary of state during  the Bush Administration. Wait a minute, is that really a great accomplishment? Anyway, Rice must have won her office fantasy league pool the last couple of...

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WALLY BELL, MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

It's easy to remember a name like Wally Bell and if you got to know the same one I did,you'd realize he'd be pretty hard to forget.Wally Bell passed away on Monday, the victim of an apparent heart attack. He was just48 years old. Bell lived a good life, spending more than 20 years as a Major Leagueumpire. getting the opportunity to call a World Series.  When I read about his passing, I was stunned and saddened because I became ...

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BOSTON WEAK

Nobody can put doom and gloom into a perfect chamber of commerce day like the fansof Boston. They live in a world class city, yet sometimes act as if they reside next to LakeErie. Their sports teams seem to always play for championships and win most of them, butthey sometimes act as if they've had to watch the Browns, Braves, and Bluejackets their entire lives.Living in the moment is as foreign to them as a smile is to the face of Bill Belichick....

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