:10—Never too big of a man to admit when I’m wrong, to my boys Kevin Cameron…the baseball purist (whatever that means) and President Tim…the head of the Eat-N-Park Counter Crew, you were both right about the Pirates coming up short. That being said, I have to question if either of you are American citizens or were you born in Kenya? I’m just sayin’!
:09—So let me get this straight. A woman will listen to Donald Trump insult and denigrate women and still vote for him?!?! Are you kidding me! Wake up America. This is not a drill. This is real and you may not get a second shot.
:08—The injury bug has landed in Steelers camp. But make no mistake about it. It should have had nothing to do with the butt kicking they got last week in Philly. And just so you know, the K.C. Chiefs come to town for a Sunday night, 8:30 p.m. match-up and that won’t be a cake walk either.
:07—Speaking of night games, I wonder who had the idea to schedule Pitt and Marshall on Saturday night? Pitt and Penn State or West Virginia on Saturday night, okay, but Marshall, at a time you already suffer attendance problems. I DON’T KNOW!
:06—Who among you remember the T.V. cowboy shoot-em-ups? “Cheyenne,” “Sugarfoot,” “Have Gun —Will Travel,” “Gunsmoke?” Man, those were the days. Well, if you missed those good ole days, you’re going to love the new “Magnificent Seven”. I give the movie three basketballs out of five, but I give Denzel. Look, if you ride your horse sideways and kill about 100 bad guys, you’re alright with me. Just ignore what Tim and Mike Booker say. They’re military guys. Hard to please!
:05—Still looking for talent. The launching of Champions Quarterly is coming up next month. Achieving Greatness Inc. is still looking for talented writers and aggressive and smart sales reps. Call AGI if interested at 412-628-4856. Twenty five percent commission on all sales. (And if you have an event or item you want covered in our magazine, call us now!)
:04—Don’t look now, but the Pitt basketball team is about to hoop it up and changes they are a coming. Word on the street says Jamel Artis is going to be the point guard. Not easy, but it’s great to have a 6’7” point if you can get it. But will the point guard instincts be there?
:03—I know, I know, I know…you’ve been waiting for the final call. Here you go. The Pittsburgh City League All-Sports Hall of Fame 2016 Inductees: Ray Zellars, Howard Dimps, Chuck Franklin, Eugene Harris, Mike Booth, Yvonne Ferguson, Will Macon, Lenny Morant, Darrin Walls, Tim Heflin, Ramon Robinson, Dominique Kelly, Larry Anderson (Schenley), Tamicka Hunter-Mick, William Herndon, Mike Barnes, Bobby Howard, Ron Wabby, Lovie Venson, Pete Neft, Rodney Brown, Lisa Faloon, Dr. James Lightfoot, John Istik, Bryant Salter, Al Jacks, Keith Key
:02—WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 6. WHERE: The nationally recognized Senator John Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222. TIME: 2-5 p.m. — With the purchase of an event ticket, you can tour the History Center and Museum for free. 5 p.m. — VIP Reception — Meet the inductees. 6 p.m. — Hall of Fame Inductions. COST: $50 per person/$25 youth 12 and under. INCLUDES: Hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, cold drinks, video showcase, photo and video opportunity, open theatre seating, and awards presentation.
:01—BENEFITS: Achieving Greatness Pittsburgh area adult and youth community service programs.
INDUCTION STANDARD:
1. Attended Pittsburgh City League School.
2. Graduated Pittsburgh City League School.
3. Played major varsity sport.
4. Best of the Best in your sport.
5. Strong moral character.
6. Must be able to attend the induction.
THE PROCESS: Names are submitted by any and every means possible. Finalists are selected by a select committee. Twenty of the greatest living student athletes and 25 deceased. (The selection process is complete for 2016.) FOR TICKETS: Call the Achieving Greatness office at 412-628-4856, Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Tickets may be purchased through the office, by a committee member or at Dorsey’s Records, 7614 Frankstown Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15208, 412-731-6607.
:00—GAME OVER
:00-00—No, hold up…wait a minute. We got Double Overtime here. I was about done when the lovely Natalie Jones with the sparkling hat stopped me in Panera Bread and said she’s a reader and when she added that she worked with Jerry “Harv” Harvey, well you know I had to put her in The Locker Room. Keep reading N.J. You’re in girl. (And in case you may have forgot), if you’re doing battle with “Harv” “In the Paint,” you got your work coming. And I mean all night long.
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BILL NEAL