Brute Force Wins at Wingfoot Just like the Presidential Election in 2016, the pundits were wrong about the U.S. Open. Everyone was saying you can’t win a U.S. Open, especially at Wingfoot Golf Course, unless you hit your drive in the fairway. The course was long and tight and the primary rough was 3.5 inches…… Continue Reading
Later Lou
Later Lou On September 6th we said goodbye to Lou Brock, long time left-fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, known for his speed and his ability to steal a base off almost any pitcher and catcher. In fact, at the time he retired he had the all-time single season and career stolen base record. He…… Continue Reading
Who Will Be the Big Winner at the CMAs
Who Will Be the Big Winner at the CMA’s To say it’s been an usual year in terms of country music entertainment, would be an under-statement. By the end of March most country singers had shut down their tour for the season. But the CMA Awards must go on. They are scheduled for November 11th…… Continue Reading
Charlie Daniels is Gone
Charlie Daniels is Gone I feel like it’s the end of an era. We lost one of my heroes, July 6th when Charlie Daniels passed away from a stroke. He was 83. My First introduction to Charlie Daniels was in 1977 when I went over to Johnny’s house. He was a friend of a friend…… Continue Reading
The Ultimate Wake Up Call
The Ultimate Wake Up Call I’m not going to try to play down the severity of the Coronavirus. It has been a wake up call for not only our nation, but the whole world. Experts call it the new normal. We could have said the same thing after 9-11. Remember the heightened security in the…… Continue Reading
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day. I always remember Valentine’s Day from school. Do you remember giving Valentines to every member of the class in school? Boys and Girls. The only problem we had back then is that some families couldn’t afford it. The teacher always made it clear that it was optional, but it always…… Continue Reading
The 2020 Oscars From An OWG Perspective
The 2020 Oscars From An OWG Perspective The 2020 Oscars offered something for everyone. Since you can’t please all the people all the time, my radio mind wondered what age audience the producers were trying to reach. There was rap music, which everyone in the theatre seemed to enjoy except Director Martin Scorcese, who looked…… Continue Reading
Why I’m Not a Big Chiefs Fan
Why I’m Not A Big Chiefs Fan I think it’s great that the Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl 54. I would certainly rather them win than the San Francisco 49ers. But I still have problems rooting for them and it all stems back to my childhood, I watched Super Bowl 4 with bitter disappointment…… Continue Reading
New Changes For Baseball As We Near a New Season
New Changes For Baseball As We Near a New Season As the St. Louis Cardinals send equipment south to Florida it is time to look ahead. Soon enough, the Grapefruit League will be in full swing. As we near another baseball season, Major League Baseball will see several rule changes go into effect. Let’s take…… Continue Reading
How I Remember Kobe Bryant
How I Remember Kobe Bryant Sports fans all over the world are mourning the death of NBA Star Kobe Bryant and for the wife and the three children he left behind. I’ve never been a big NBA fan but if I were asked who my favorite players were I could say in chronological order: Kareem…… Continue Reading
