(“The Ten” is not a top ten, but ten items worth being included in The TEN)
1.) Twenty-Two years ago today: O.J. Simpson, Al Cowlings, white Ford Bronco and a slow drive.
2.) Teacher/Umpire/Official/Civil War Buff & Rio Hondo Prep alum Steve Brink turns 55.
3.) “Harrison Barnes and I have the same number of points in this game but he’s taken way more shots.”—Molly Knight
4.) “1988-89 was, like last year, one of the rare seasons that saw Muir lose to Arcadia. They still beat Pasadena, though.”—MVS commenter “‘Stangs”
5.) “I don’t understand ESPN most of the time but hiring Craig Sager to work the Finals is a wonderful thing to do.”—Dennis Miller
6.) Justin Turner and Yasmani Grandal need to be separated by teammates after Turner confronted Grandal over his decision to try and tag from first base on a sacrifice fly, almost costing the Dodgers the tying run in the sixth inning. Milwaukee defeated the Dodgers last night, 8-6.
7.) The ABA announced it’s plan to merge with the NBA on this day in 1976. This led to the San Antonio Spurs (George Gervin), New York Nets (Julius Erving), Denver Nuggets (David Thompson), and Indiana Pacers (Billy Knight) joining the league.
8.) “I’m happy he threw his mouthpiece. He should be upset. It’s the Finals, and everybody is competing out there. There’s fouls on every play, it’s a physical game. If they’re gonna let Cleveland grab and hold these guys constantly on their cuts, then you’re gonna call these ticky-tack fouls on the MVP of the league to foul them out, I don’t agree with that.”—Golden State Warriors Steve Kerr
9.) New York Mets third baseman, David Wright has neck surgery on Thursday (June 16).
10.) National League West Standings:
San Francisco Giants: 41-26
Los Angeles Dodgers: 35-33—6.5
Colorado Rockies: 32-33—8
Arizona Diamondbacks: 29-39—12.5
San Diego Padres: 27-41—14.5
“Anyone who has a kid trying out for his High School football team needs to read this book. Torosian has taken his 20 some years of reporting on Prep sports, mixed a healthy dose of San Gabriel Valley insider references and created a very readable first effort.”
“A page turner…I’m sorry it’s over! Is a sequel in the works?”
“Torosian does for high school football what Hemingway did for the Spanish Civil War…compelling look beyond the scoreboard and into the lives of players…”
“A truly great story unfolds in the pages of Joe Torosian’s first novel. With high school football at its core, the story of Dale Andrade shows how a young man grows in all aspects of his life thanks to being a part of a team and a football community.”
“This is a great read for everyone: from those who love high school football to those who have no idea about the game.”
“This book brings you onto the field and into the locker room…”
Joe Torosian’s high school football novel is available through Amazon.com –click pic–
(Cover by Pat Cherry www.blackheartart.com)
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