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The Meck Radio Show w/ Bob Howell - News Anchor - WSFA Ch. 12 ..12/05/06
www.TheMeck.com Posted 1:07a ct. Show Time: 32 Mins.
Meck Rewind - Interview w/ Bob Costas.
Meck Notes: An Interview with BOB HOWELL.
Longtime News Anchor of WSFA Ch. 12 - Montgomery Al.
Meck visits with his friend re Bob's favorite Interviews.
Plus The Internet and it's impact on the Communications world.
Bob Howell started in the Radio and TV business way back when. [ in LA]
He worked with The Meck's Dad .. Dick Meckley.
www.WSFA.com - An awesome website and a Meck Favorite.
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The Meck Radio Show - Rewind.
Interview with famed broadcaster Bob Costas [ May 1994.]
Bob talks about spending time with his kids and how fortunate he is.
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Coming up soon on The Meck Radio Show ..
Interviews with Paul Finebaum - Talk Show Host.
Donald Watkins - Business Icon.
The best manager in Baseball - Bobby Cox.
Plus .. We'll visit with Golfer/Announcer Bobby Clampett of CBS and TNT.
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Meck
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T I M E spells L O V E
Written by Eddie Carswell and Michael O'Brien
Father's Day, Mother's Day, EVERY Day...
Listen @ www.TheMeck.com
T I M E spells L O V E
Throw me the ball Daddy
I've been waiting all day
I'm so glad you're home and we got some time
So Let's go out and play
Just me and you
It's my favorite thing to do
Daddy I'm tellin' the truth
Chorus
T I M E time
Spells L O V E love
And Love is the one thing
This world needs more of
The choice is up to you
So what will you do
With your T I M E Time
and your L O V E love
I'll never forget you Daddy
You taught me the game so well
It's taken me places I never dreamed
So many stories to tell
How the time has come and gone
And now I have a son of my own
And I'm making sure your memory lives on
Bridge
I've heard it said a time or two
This game of life can take from you
But I found out love isn't really love
Till you give it away
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Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Monday, December 04, 2006
THE MECK RADIO SHOW w/ Eddie Carswell - The Christmas Shoes / NewSong 12/04/06
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The Meck Radio Show w/ Eddie Carswell - The Christmas Shoes / NewSong 12/04/06
www.TheMeck.com Posted 12:36a ct. [ Show Time 33 Mins]
Meck Notes: An Interview with Songwriter EDDIE CARSWELL of NewSong.
Eddie wrote the No. 1 Hit - Christmas Shoes. Sung by Billy Goodwin.
[ Both are founders of the group NewSong 25 years ago]
This touching song went to No. 1 on the charts [ Christmas 2000]
in just 3 weeks. Tying Butterfly Kisses as the fastest to hit No. 1 in Billboard History.
It also inspired The Book - Christmas Shoes .. a New York Times Best Seller.
Plus the CBS Movie - Christmas Shoes .. starring Rob Lowe.
New Release by NewSong - The Christmas Hope CD.
NEW Acoustic String Version - The Christmas Shoes.
www.NewSongOnline.com
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Coming up soon on The Meck Radio Show ..
Interviews with Paul Finebaum - Talk Show Host.
Donald Watkins - Business Icon.
The best manager in Baseball - Bobby Cox.
Plus .. We'll visit with Golfer/Announcer Bobby Clampett of CBS and TNT.
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T I M E spells L O V E
Written by Eddie Carswell and Michael O'Brien
Father's Day, Mother's Day, EVERY Day...
Listen @ www.TheMeck.com
T I M E spells L O V E
Throw me the ball Daddy
I've been waiting all day
I'm so glad you're home and we got some time
So Let's go out and play
Just me and you
It's my favorite thing to do
Daddy I'm tellin' the truth
Chorus
T I M E time
Spells L O V E love
And Love is the one thing
This world needs more of
The choice is up to you
So what will you do
With your T I M E Time
and your L O V E love
I'll never forget you Daddy
You taught me the game so well
It's taken me places I never dreamed
So many stories to tell
How the time has come and gone
And now I have a son of my own
And I'm making sure your memory lives on
Bridge
I've heard it said a time or two
This game of life can take from you
But I found out love isn't really love
Till you give it away
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The Meck Radio Show w/ Eddie Carswell - The Christmas Shoes / NewSong 12/04/06
www.TheMeck.com Posted 12:36a ct. [ Show Time 33 Mins]
Meck Notes: An Interview with Songwriter EDDIE CARSWELL of NewSong.
Eddie wrote the No. 1 Hit - Christmas Shoes. Sung by Billy Goodwin.
[ Both are founders of the group NewSong 25 years ago]
This touching song went to No. 1 on the charts [ Christmas 2000]
in just 3 weeks. Tying Butterfly Kisses as the fastest to hit No. 1 in Billboard History.
It also inspired The Book - Christmas Shoes .. a New York Times Best Seller.
Plus the CBS Movie - Christmas Shoes .. starring Rob Lowe.
New Release by NewSong - The Christmas Hope CD.
NEW Acoustic String Version - The Christmas Shoes.
www.NewSongOnline.com
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Coming up soon on The Meck Radio Show ..
Interviews with Paul Finebaum - Talk Show Host.
Donald Watkins - Business Icon.
The best manager in Baseball - Bobby Cox.
Plus .. We'll visit with Golfer/Announcer Bobby Clampett of CBS and TNT.
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Meck
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T I M E spells L O V E
Written by Eddie Carswell and Michael O'Brien
Father's Day, Mother's Day, EVERY Day...
Listen @ www.TheMeck.com
T I M E spells L O V E
Throw me the ball Daddy
I've been waiting all day
I'm so glad you're home and we got some time
So Let's go out and play
Just me and you
It's my favorite thing to do
Daddy I'm tellin' the truth
Chorus
T I M E time
Spells L O V E love
And Love is the one thing
This world needs more of
The choice is up to you
So what will you do
With your T I M E Time
and your L O V E love
I'll never forget you Daddy
You taught me the game so well
It's taken me places I never dreamed
So many stories to tell
How the time has come and gone
And now I have a son of my own
And I'm making sure your memory lives on
Bridge
I've heard it said a time or two
This game of life can take from you
But I found out love isn't really love
Till you give it away
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Friday, December 01, 2006
THE MECK RADIO SHOW w/ Bob Nightengale - USA TODAY Baseball Writer 12/01/2006
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The Meck Radio Show w/ Bob Nightengale - USA TODAY Baseball Writer .. 12/01/06.
www.TheMeck.com Posted 1:38a ct. [Show Time: 33 mins]
Meck Notes .. Today's Guest - BOB NIGHTENGALE .. USA TODAY Baseball Writer.
His thoughts on Bobby Cox .. Andruw Jones .. Gary Sheffield and Barry Bonds.
Plus .. Will Glavine finally return home to the Braves ?
" Bobby Cox is the greatest manager in baseball history. " - Bob Nightengale.
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PLUS .. Bob Nightengale and The Meck discuss DONALD WATKINS.
The Business Icon and his quest to acquire a Major League Baseball Team.
Will Donald Watkins be baseball's first black owner .. ?
Bob and The Meck share their personal thoughts on Donald Watkins.
His impact on People and History.
Is Donald interested in purchasing the Atlanta Braves .. ?
" I think baseball needs Donald more than Donald needs baseball." - Bob Nightengale.
Donald Watkins would be a perfect match for the
Atlanta Braves .. MLB .. Fans .. Atlanta and History. - The Meck
" Donald Watkins should be given the chance to buy the Braves."- The Meck
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Meck
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The Meck Radio Show .. Only @ TheMeck.com
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The Meck Radio Show w/ Bob Nightengale - USA TODAY Baseball Writer .. 12/01/06.
www.TheMeck.com Posted 1:38a ct. [Show Time: 33 mins]
Meck Notes .. Today's Guest - BOB NIGHTENGALE .. USA TODAY Baseball Writer.
His thoughts on Bobby Cox .. Andruw Jones .. Gary Sheffield and Barry Bonds.
Plus .. Will Glavine finally return home to the Braves ?
" Bobby Cox is the greatest manager in baseball history. " - Bob Nightengale.
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PLUS .. Bob Nightengale and The Meck discuss DONALD WATKINS.
The Business Icon and his quest to acquire a Major League Baseball Team.
Will Donald Watkins be baseball's first black owner .. ?
Bob and The Meck share their personal thoughts on Donald Watkins.
His impact on People and History.
Is Donald interested in purchasing the Atlanta Braves .. ?
" I think baseball needs Donald more than Donald needs baseball." - Bob Nightengale.
Donald Watkins would be a perfect match for the
Atlanta Braves .. MLB .. Fans .. Atlanta and History. - The Meck
" Donald Watkins should be given the chance to buy the Braves."- The Meck
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Thanks for listening. Turn it up baby.
Meck
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Thursday, November 30, 2006
THE MECK RADIO SHOW Is On The Internet .. Interv w/ Rodney Stone. 11/30/2006
The Meck Radio Show Is On The Internet .. Thursday Nov. 30th. [posted 2:05am ct.]
@ www.TheMeck.com.
Today's Guest - RODNEY STONE .. Movie Producer.
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The Meck Radio Show .. Weekdays @ TheMeck.com.
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Meck
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@ www.TheMeck.com.
Today's Guest - RODNEY STONE .. Movie Producer.
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The Meck Radio Show .. Weekdays @ TheMeck.com.
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Meck
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Wednesday, November 29, 2006
THE MECK RADIO SHOW Starts Thursday .. NOV 30
The Meck Radio Show starts Thursday .. NOV. 30th
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Meck
The Meck Radio Show .. Weekdays @ TheMeck.com
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Meck
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Saturday, August 05, 2006
Meck's Reply to Boston Herald column re Javy Lopez and Red Sox
Posted - Aug 5, 2006 - 9:05p
www.TheMeck.com - THE MECK REPORT
----- Original Message -----
From: The Meck
To: sbuckley@bostonherald.com
Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 5:01 PM
Subject: Fw: BostonHerald.com - Herald Sports Columnists: Lopez forced to learn on the job in debut .. Aug 5, 2006 - 1:12a .. Steve Buckley
Excerpt from Steve Buckley Column
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After Lopez held his media session yesterday afternoon and walked down a hallway for a meeting with his new pitchers, I posed that very question to him: Could there be a scenario by which Varitek signals pitch selections to Lopez from the dugout?
“I really doubt it,” Lopez said.
Again, one has to admire the man’s confidence. Yet the question lingers: If the down-for-the-count, going-nowhere-fast, fourth-place-forever Baltimore Orioles decided they couldn’t afford to put Javy Lopez behind the plate, what does that say about the postseason-mandated Red Sox?
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Steve .. It says what most baseball fans and writers know and have known for many years.
The Orioles are losers on the field guided by the most dysfunctional front office in baseball.
The Red Sox are winners on the field working with a bright, aggressive front office.
All on the same page together led by Theo .. the best GM in the game.
You should know that Javy Lopez has a stellar resume at age 35.
- Javy was the Braves starting catcher for 9 straight years 1995 - 2003.
All Division Titles.
No catcher in ML History has ever accomplished that feat.
- A World Series title in 1995.
- Javy was the NLCS MVP in 1996 .. [ batting .542 with 6 RBI ]
- Javy Lopez - A Total of 60 Post-season games
7 Lg Division series
6 Lg Championship series
2 World Series
Total of 15 Postseason Series
278 batting avg. [in 60 games ] 205 AB - 10 Postseason HR's
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- 3 Time All-Star
- Battery Mate of 3 Cy Young Winners.
Javy caught Glavine's Cy Young winning season of 1998 [ 20 - 6]
and Smoltz's Cy Young Season of 1996 - 24 wins.
Plus Maddux's Cy Year of 1995 [ 19 wins]
That's 3 Cy Young Winners Javy has caught in his career.
- FOUR 20 Game Winners
Javy has been the battery mate of Four 20 game winners.
Smoltz in 1996
Denny Neagle in 1997
Glavine in 1998 and 2000
- In 2003, Javy hit 43 HR's .. [42 as a catcher ]
Setting the ML Record for HR's in a single season by a catcher.
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Steve .. Can you name a catcher [in the last 10 years]
who's caught more 20 game winners [ 4] and Cy Young winners [3] than Javy Lopez ??
Javy is second only to Jorge Posada in Post-season games caught [ last 10 years]
Posada with 88 .. Javy with 60. Varitek with 39.
Post-season Batting avgs? Javy is batting .278. Varitek is batting .254. Posada at .222
The career stats and record achievement speak LOUDER than anyone.
The Red Sox know, the fans know, and I can assure you Varitek knows ..
and you should also, Steve.
You should answer your question you posed to your readers with a follow up column ..
and let them know .. you know the real Javy Lopez.
Steve .. Do your readers a big favor and give them the facts.
I guarantee you .. Javy will be a big favorite with the players and the fans.
Just watch.
Thanks Steve
Meck [ in the real LA - Lower Al - Dothan]
The Proud Home of Haywood Sullivan
www.TheMeck.com
http://sports.bostonherald.com/sportsColumnists/view.bg?articleid=151476
www.TheMeck.com - THE MECK REPORT
----- Original Message -----
From: The Meck
To: sbuckley@bostonherald.com
Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 5:01 PM
Subject: Fw: BostonHerald.com - Herald Sports Columnists: Lopez forced to learn on the job in debut .. Aug 5, 2006 - 1:12a .. Steve Buckley
Excerpt from Steve Buckley Column
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After Lopez held his media session yesterday afternoon and walked down a hallway for a meeting with his new pitchers, I posed that very question to him: Could there be a scenario by which Varitek signals pitch selections to Lopez from the dugout?
“I really doubt it,” Lopez said.
Again, one has to admire the man’s confidence. Yet the question lingers: If the down-for-the-count, going-nowhere-fast, fourth-place-forever Baltimore Orioles decided they couldn’t afford to put Javy Lopez behind the plate, what does that say about the postseason-mandated Red Sox?
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Steve .. It says what most baseball fans and writers know and have known for many years.
The Orioles are losers on the field guided by the most dysfunctional front office in baseball.
The Red Sox are winners on the field working with a bright, aggressive front office.
All on the same page together led by Theo .. the best GM in the game.
You should know that Javy Lopez has a stellar resume at age 35.
- Javy was the Braves starting catcher for 9 straight years 1995 - 2003.
All Division Titles.
No catcher in ML History has ever accomplished that feat.
- A World Series title in 1995.
- Javy was the NLCS MVP in 1996 .. [ batting .542 with 6 RBI ]
- Javy Lopez - A Total of 60 Post-season games
7 Lg Division series
6 Lg Championship series
2 World Series
Total of 15 Postseason Series
278 batting avg. [in 60 games ] 205 AB - 10 Postseason HR's
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- 3 Time All-Star
- Battery Mate of 3 Cy Young Winners.
Javy caught Glavine's Cy Young winning season of 1998 [ 20 - 6]
and Smoltz's Cy Young Season of 1996 - 24 wins.
Plus Maddux's Cy Year of 1995 [ 19 wins]
That's 3 Cy Young Winners Javy has caught in his career.
- FOUR 20 Game Winners
Javy has been the battery mate of Four 20 game winners.
Smoltz in 1996
Denny Neagle in 1997
Glavine in 1998 and 2000
- In 2003, Javy hit 43 HR's .. [42 as a catcher ]
Setting the ML Record for HR's in a single season by a catcher.
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Steve .. Can you name a catcher [in the last 10 years]
who's caught more 20 game winners [ 4] and Cy Young winners [3] than Javy Lopez ??
Javy is second only to Jorge Posada in Post-season games caught [ last 10 years]
Posada with 88 .. Javy with 60. Varitek with 39.
Post-season Batting avgs? Javy is batting .278. Varitek is batting .254. Posada at .222
The career stats and record achievement speak LOUDER than anyone.
The Red Sox know, the fans know, and I can assure you Varitek knows ..
and you should also, Steve.
You should answer your question you posed to your readers with a follow up column ..
and let them know .. you know the real Javy Lopez.
Steve .. Do your readers a big favor and give them the facts.
I guarantee you .. Javy will be a big favorite with the players and the fans.
Just watch.
Thanks Steve
Meck [ in the real LA - Lower Al - Dothan]
The Proud Home of Haywood Sullivan
www.TheMeck.com
http://sports.bostonherald.com/sportsColumnists/view.bg?articleid=151476
Saturday, May 06, 2006
LANDON MEETS BOBBY COX .. ALSO A STUDIO VISIT WITH ERNIE JOHNSON JR.
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THE MECK REPORT .. May 6, 2006 - 2:52pm - updated.
" The only thing in the middle of the road are yellow lines and dead animals."
More scoop than Baskin Robbins / More up-to-date than yesterday's newspaper.
LANDON MEETS BOBBY COX .. ALSO A STUDIO VISIT WITH ERNIE JOHNSON JR.
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Meck Notes ..
Bobby Cox - The Great Encourager and BEST Mgr. in the game.
His people and leadership skills are off the charts .. maybe only equaled by Coach Bear Bryant.
Bobby Cox knows the game .. but knowing people is his Number 1 attribute.
Bobby Cox has always treated me with respect and always made me feel welcome.
He's a great listener .. and I believe he could even encourage me to hit 300 ..
even though I can only play my radio.
If you're down .. There's no better friend to talk with than Bobby Cox. He's a real blessing.
Often I've said to Bobby .. If I ever go to the electric chair .. I want to have my last meal with you.
At least I'll have a smile on my face and feel good about it.
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Flashback to 1974 my senior year at Dothan High School.
Our Quarterback was Number 9 - Phillip Brazell .. He could flat play.
What an Incredible arm. The same can be said of his son Landon.
Incredible arm and can run like the wind. [He can still throw a football 75 yards in the air.]
A great Quarterback/Athlete at DHS just like his Dad.
Landon pitched for Alabama and Troy.
He signed with the Marlins, summer of 2005 and pitched for Mike Mordecai
in Jamestown, New York and late 2005 for the Greensboro Grasshoppers.
I interviewed him at the Homerun Derby [in Dothan] Feb. 2006 with his mom, Susan.
The Marlins released him in late March 2006.
His mother called me .. A wonderful mom.
I thought a lot of Landon's Dad - Phillip .. now in heaven.
I wanted to reach out and help.
He was going to 'get a job' like most people were telling him.
But I told Landon .. " You've got a job .. You're a baseball pitcher.
Plus ..You have a mother who backs your dream 1000 percent."
"They're going to have a hard time drafting you from the real estate league.
Take the Independent League offers and don't give up. Make your Dad proud.
Follow your dream Landon .. unlike most people."
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[ First week of April - 2006]
I called Mgr. Bobby Cox in Los Angeles .. told him about Landon and what a great young man he is.
Plus I shared with Bobby what Mike Mordecai said .."Meck .. Landon can pitch in the Big Leagues."
I asked my friend and Braves skipper to talk with Landon's teammate
[at Bama] Braves Pitcher Lance Cormier.
Bobby did that and much more. What a wonderful man to reach out and give hope to a longtime dream.
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Turner Field - Apr. 29, 2006 - 5:45p [Photos www.TheMeck.com ]
Bobby Cox visited with my friend .. pitcher Landon Brazell.
Bobby spent 10 mins. visiting and encouraging Landon who continues
to follow his dream [starts with the Evansville Otters/ Independent League on May 9th.]
[I sent Bobby the Edwin Stanton/Dothan Eagle article on Landon - Apr. 27]
We also visited with Landon's good friend and teammate [at Bama] Braves Pitcher Lance Cormier.
Plus Braves Pitcher Kenny Ray, who made it to the Majors from the Independent League.
No Doubt .. Lance really thinks the world of Landon Brazell .. his friend and fellow pitcher.
Landon's mother Susan, his biggest fan, was also hanging out with us.
Of Note .. Lance asked Landon .. ' Which player would you like to talk with?'
Without hesitation, Landon said ' Kenny Ray. '
Kenny shared with Landon .. ' Never Give Up. The Independent League is a
good League to be in. Hang in there and follow your dream.'
Kenny Ray should know .. He is the Poster Man for following your dream.
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excerpt on Kenny Ray from ajc.com/David O'Brien - Apr. 12, 2006]
An Atlanta native who pitched one season at Roswell High School he was the 497th player selected in the 1993 draft (by Kansas City) and bounced through 15 teams in 13 leagues, ranging from the Gulf Coast Rookie League to the Mexican Winter League to something called the CanAm (Canadian-American) independent league.
Along the way, there was a cameo in the American League — Ray had an 8.74 ERA in 13 games for the Kansas City Royals in 1999, when hitters went 23-for-50 (.460) against him with six walks and no strikeouts.
That was before he had two shoulder surgeries (the first one "didn't take") and missed most of three seasons (2000-02). His wife, Randi, and the shoulder woes might have been the best help to his career.
Randi, an accountant in Peoria, Ariz., where the Rays make their home, always offered assurance as he continued his dogged pursuit of a pitching career — even when he earned less than $2,000 a month in the minors and the couple had to budget to feed their baby and pay the mortgage.
"I wouldn't be here without her," he said.
Meanwhile, his long recovery from shoulder surgery forced him to improve his change-up to compensate for the lost velocity. He honed the pitch, and his fastball has since returned to his pre-surgery 92-94 mph range.
It's a combination that could make Ray a viable closer candidate.
--excerpt on Kenny Ray from ajc.com/David O'Brien - Apr. 12, 2006]
I introduced Landon to the legend Walter Banks .. The most powerful man in Atlanta.
Walter has achieved everlasting fame and fortune simply because he serves people.
Walter Banks .. 40 years reaching out and helping others.
My longtime friend Rodney Stone sat with us.
We went down [outside the locker room] after the game with Lance Cormier's wife .. Jamie.
She is a sweetheart 4 sure. [Rodney entertained everyone.] Great to see Skip Caray.
Pam Cox and daughter Skyla gave me a hug. Wonderful family.
They are definitely partial to Number 6. He walked out and said hello and goodnite.
A long drive to their farm - 1 hr. and 20 mins - one way.
Then Lance and Jamie invited us to The Varsity.
It was packed and so was I when I departed for The W.
I was ready to point my toes toward heaven.
Sunday .. We went back to the yard .. had Sunday School with Walter Banks.
Bobby left us seats behind the dish. He's Always TCBing.
What a wonderful and blessed weekend.
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photos - www.TheMeck.com
Apr. 29, 2006 - 3:30p. - TNT NBA Studio. [Before Sat. nite baseball game]
My friend Rodney Stone said earlier that week .. "Meck .. I'd love to meet Ernie Johnson."
So I called Ernie and he said ..' Come on by .. Be at the gate at 3:30.
Our Halftime show starts at 4p.'
It was a privelege to visit on the TNT Set with Ernie Johnson Jr. ..
A wonderful man who I was blessed to work the PGA Championship
with along with Bobby Clampett. [Plus the NFL on TNT with Ernie in 95.]
Rodney Stone - Producer of The Pistol Movie also visited with EJ.
Ernie was so gracious to promote the movie and even engage Charles re Pistol Pete.
They even showed a live shot of us on TV - Help me Rhonda.
I really enjoyed meeting Charles Barkley.
Ernie said to Charles .. ' See the guy in the hat .. That's my friend from Alabama.' [Dothan]
Charles said .. ' Get over here .. I want to meet the guy from Alabama.'
Charles was very gracious and so was Kenny. No doubt .. They respect and love EJ.
They are an awesome team.
Thanks Brie 4 your kindness. You are a great hostess.
Thanks for taking care of The Meck, Rodney Stone,
Christopher and Jenn Rowe and Darrel Campbell.
It was nice meeting Drew Watkins .. Donald's son.
He creates/writes teases for the NBA show on TNT.
After the Halftime show .. We were leaving the building [ felt like Elvis] ..
We had been treated like royalty.Thanks to Ernie.
He took the time and came outside [his microphone still on his tie] and said goodbye.
Thanks Ernie for taking T I M E to include us in your life and busy schedule.
You are a real blessing. Thanks for your kindness thru the years.
Ernie Johnson Jr. has been a blessing to so many across the nation.
Please pray for Ernie as he battles cancer.
Thanks for remembering him and his family.
Meck
Filed by The Meck .. May 6, 2006 - 2:52pm - updated.
Connect .. www.TheMeck.com
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posted www.TheMeck.com - photo courtesy.
THE MECK REPORT .. May 6, 2006 - 2:52pm - updated.
" The only thing in the middle of the road are yellow lines and dead animals."
More scoop than Baskin Robbins / More up-to-date than yesterday's newspaper.
LANDON MEETS BOBBY COX .. ALSO A STUDIO VISIT WITH ERNIE JOHNSON JR.
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Meck Notes ..
Bobby Cox - The Great Encourager and BEST Mgr. in the game.
His people and leadership skills are off the charts .. maybe only equaled by Coach Bear Bryant.
Bobby Cox knows the game .. but knowing people is his Number 1 attribute.
Bobby Cox has always treated me with respect and always made me feel welcome.
He's a great listener .. and I believe he could even encourage me to hit 300 ..
even though I can only play my radio.
If you're down .. There's no better friend to talk with than Bobby Cox. He's a real blessing.
Often I've said to Bobby .. If I ever go to the electric chair .. I want to have my last meal with you.
At least I'll have a smile on my face and feel good about it.
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Flashback to 1974 my senior year at Dothan High School.
Our Quarterback was Number 9 - Phillip Brazell .. He could flat play.
What an Incredible arm. The same can be said of his son Landon.
Incredible arm and can run like the wind. [He can still throw a football 75 yards in the air.]
A great Quarterback/Athlete at DHS just like his Dad.
Landon pitched for Alabama and Troy.
He signed with the Marlins, summer of 2005 and pitched for Mike Mordecai
in Jamestown, New York and late 2005 for the Greensboro Grasshoppers.
I interviewed him at the Homerun Derby [in Dothan] Feb. 2006 with his mom, Susan.
The Marlins released him in late March 2006.
His mother called me .. A wonderful mom.
I thought a lot of Landon's Dad - Phillip .. now in heaven.
I wanted to reach out and help.
He was going to 'get a job' like most people were telling him.
But I told Landon .. " You've got a job .. You're a baseball pitcher.
Plus ..You have a mother who backs your dream 1000 percent."
"They're going to have a hard time drafting you from the real estate league.
Take the Independent League offers and don't give up. Make your Dad proud.
Follow your dream Landon .. unlike most people."
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[ First week of April - 2006]
I called Mgr. Bobby Cox in Los Angeles .. told him about Landon and what a great young man he is.
Plus I shared with Bobby what Mike Mordecai said .."Meck .. Landon can pitch in the Big Leagues."
I asked my friend and Braves skipper to talk with Landon's teammate
[at Bama] Braves Pitcher Lance Cormier.
Bobby did that and much more. What a wonderful man to reach out and give hope to a longtime dream.
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Turner Field - Apr. 29, 2006 - 5:45p [Photos www.TheMeck.com ]
Bobby Cox visited with my friend .. pitcher Landon Brazell.
Bobby spent 10 mins. visiting and encouraging Landon who continues
to follow his dream [starts with the Evansville Otters/ Independent League on May 9th.]
[I sent Bobby the Edwin Stanton/Dothan Eagle article on Landon - Apr. 27]
We also visited with Landon's good friend and teammate [at Bama] Braves Pitcher Lance Cormier.
Plus Braves Pitcher Kenny Ray, who made it to the Majors from the Independent League.
No Doubt .. Lance really thinks the world of Landon Brazell .. his friend and fellow pitcher.
Landon's mother Susan, his biggest fan, was also hanging out with us.
Of Note .. Lance asked Landon .. ' Which player would you like to talk with?'
Without hesitation, Landon said ' Kenny Ray. '
Kenny shared with Landon .. ' Never Give Up. The Independent League is a
good League to be in. Hang in there and follow your dream.'
Kenny Ray should know .. He is the Poster Man for following your dream.
--
excerpt on Kenny Ray from ajc.com/David O'Brien - Apr. 12, 2006]
An Atlanta native who pitched one season at Roswell High School he was the 497th player selected in the 1993 draft (by Kansas City) and bounced through 15 teams in 13 leagues, ranging from the Gulf Coast Rookie League to the Mexican Winter League to something called the CanAm (Canadian-American) independent league.
Along the way, there was a cameo in the American League — Ray had an 8.74 ERA in 13 games for the Kansas City Royals in 1999, when hitters went 23-for-50 (.460) against him with six walks and no strikeouts.
That was before he had two shoulder surgeries (the first one "didn't take") and missed most of three seasons (2000-02). His wife, Randi, and the shoulder woes might have been the best help to his career.
Randi, an accountant in Peoria, Ariz., where the Rays make their home, always offered assurance as he continued his dogged pursuit of a pitching career — even when he earned less than $2,000 a month in the minors and the couple had to budget to feed their baby and pay the mortgage.
"I wouldn't be here without her," he said.
Meanwhile, his long recovery from shoulder surgery forced him to improve his change-up to compensate for the lost velocity. He honed the pitch, and his fastball has since returned to his pre-surgery 92-94 mph range.
It's a combination that could make Ray a viable closer candidate.
--excerpt on Kenny Ray from ajc.com/David O'Brien - Apr. 12, 2006]
I introduced Landon to the legend Walter Banks .. The most powerful man in Atlanta.
Walter has achieved everlasting fame and fortune simply because he serves people.
Walter Banks .. 40 years reaching out and helping others.
My longtime friend Rodney Stone sat with us.
We went down [outside the locker room] after the game with Lance Cormier's wife .. Jamie.
She is a sweetheart 4 sure. [Rodney entertained everyone.] Great to see Skip Caray.
Pam Cox and daughter Skyla gave me a hug. Wonderful family.
They are definitely partial to Number 6. He walked out and said hello and goodnite.
A long drive to their farm - 1 hr. and 20 mins - one way.
Then Lance and Jamie invited us to The Varsity.
It was packed and so was I when I departed for The W.
I was ready to point my toes toward heaven.
Sunday .. We went back to the yard .. had Sunday School with Walter Banks.
Bobby left us seats behind the dish. He's Always TCBing.
What a wonderful and blessed weekend.
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photos - www.TheMeck.com
Apr. 29, 2006 - 3:30p. - TNT NBA Studio. [Before Sat. nite baseball game]
My friend Rodney Stone said earlier that week .. "Meck .. I'd love to meet Ernie Johnson."
So I called Ernie and he said ..' Come on by .. Be at the gate at 3:30.
Our Halftime show starts at 4p.'
It was a privelege to visit on the TNT Set with Ernie Johnson Jr. ..
A wonderful man who I was blessed to work the PGA Championship
with along with Bobby Clampett. [Plus the NFL on TNT with Ernie in 95.]
Rodney Stone - Producer of The Pistol Movie also visited with EJ.
Ernie was so gracious to promote the movie and even engage Charles re Pistol Pete.
They even showed a live shot of us on TV - Help me Rhonda.
I really enjoyed meeting Charles Barkley.
Ernie said to Charles .. ' See the guy in the hat .. That's my friend from Alabama.' [Dothan]
Charles said .. ' Get over here .. I want to meet the guy from Alabama.'
Charles was very gracious and so was Kenny. No doubt .. They respect and love EJ.
They are an awesome team.
Thanks Brie 4 your kindness. You are a great hostess.
Thanks for taking care of The Meck, Rodney Stone,
Christopher and Jenn Rowe and Darrel Campbell.
It was nice meeting Drew Watkins .. Donald's son.
He creates/writes teases for the NBA show on TNT.
After the Halftime show .. We were leaving the building [ felt like Elvis] ..
We had been treated like royalty.Thanks to Ernie.
He took the time and came outside [his microphone still on his tie] and said goodbye.
Thanks Ernie for taking T I M E to include us in your life and busy schedule.
You are a real blessing. Thanks for your kindness thru the years.
Ernie Johnson Jr. has been a blessing to so many across the nation.
Please pray for Ernie as he battles cancer.
Thanks for remembering him and his family.
Meck
Filed by The Meck .. May 6, 2006 - 2:52pm - updated.
Connect .. www.TheMeck.com
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Friday, March 24, 2006
'The Pistol' Movie .. Pistol Pete Maravich [Now re-released on DVD]
THE MECK REPORT .. Mar. 24, 2006 - 9am .. www.TheMeck.com
" The only thing in the middle of the road are yellow lines and dead animals."
More scoop than Baskin Robbins / More up-to-date than yesterday's newspaper.
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The Pistol Movie .. Pistol Pete Maravich [Now re-released on DVD]
Meck notes: The Pistol .. 30 and 60 sec TV spots are running on Fox Sports Net South.
[ Mar. 23 - Apr. 23]
Check it out. The re-release [on DVD] of the movie 'The Pistol '.. Pete Maravich.
A basketball and sports icon.
Pistol Pete's legendary records were set without a 3-point line and freshman were not eligible.
The movie shows how the dream was developed and nurtured at a youthful age.
Pete's father was passionate but not overbearing. He was inspiring and encouraging.
The son and father shared the same passion to be the best ..
only surpassed by the compassion and love they had for each other.
Passion and Compassion .. 2 essentials that meet in the middle to reach a goal.
Passion .. what you do. Compassion .. Others .. Others .. Others.
Meck
--
info/stats on Pistol Pete Maravich
http://www.pistolmovie.com/pistol.html
“College Basketball’s Greatest Scorer 35 Years Running”
Pistol Pete had an undeniable impact on basketball and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987. Thirty-five years ago, he crushed the all-time NCAA scoring record and set many other records that may never be broken:
• Most points in college career (3,667)
• Most field goals made (1,387) and attempted (3,166)
• Highest points per game average (44.2)
• Most games scoring at least 50 points (83)
• Most free throws made (893) and attempted (1,152)
• Most points in a single season (1,381)
• Highest per-game average in a single year (44.5 ppg)
• Most free throws made in a single game (30 of 31)
---
Producers Darrel Campbell and Rodney Stone, friends of Pistol Pete Maravich, wanted to immortalize the Pistol by turning his unique story into a motion picture. When The Pistol was first released world-wide, movie-goers were treated to a fun, family-friendly, live-action true story that appealed to young and old alike. The film's depiction of the turbulent high-school years of NBA legend "Pistol" Pete Maravich was warmly received in its initial theatrical release, overseas and later on home video.
The digitally remastered DVD is now offered as the Rebound Edition which includes ‘The Pistol - Behind The Birth of a Legend’, rare footage featuring Pistol Pete’s exploits as a college basketball star and national sports hero along with movie bloopers, sports records gallery and much more.
--
The Pistol is the true story of ‘Pistol’ Pete Maravich (Adam Guier), a scrawny five-foot-two eighth grader. Pete Maravich had a dream he inherited from his father, Press Maravich (Nick Benedict). He believed that if he committed himself totally to his dream, that he would one day play professional basketball and win a championship ring.
He begins this quest as a child in 1959 and quickly learns all the odds are against him. As the smallest, slowest and youngest member of the team, he gets his big break when a key player is injured. Pete bucks tradition with his freewheeling style of play, passing behind his back and dribbling through his legs.
Including Academy Award® nominee Millie Perkins as Pete’s mother Helen, ‘The Pistol’ reveals the heart of an American sports legend. It gives the viewer a rare glimpse of one of the most unique father-son relationships in the history of sports.
Darrel Campbell and Rodney Stone with Amazing Media and VCI Entertainment now offer this unique and heartwarming film to the public on DVD. Complete with a new High Definition transfer from the original negative, an all-new surround sound mix and many special features, this is the movie you've been waiting to add to your home video collection.
The Pistol - Birth of a Legend is a motion picture that many have called their very favorite feature of all time.
Connect .. www.PistolMovie.com
Contact:
Meck .. Publicist .. 334 792-Meck
themeck@themeck.com
---
Note:
The Pistol - Birth of a Legend is also available at your favorite online retailers:
www.amazon.com
www.BarnesAndNoble.com
The Pistol is available for rental at Movie Gallery and Hollywood Video
Thanks for reaching out and forwarding this info .. Meck
--
Here’s What Others Are Saying:
“His playground moves, circus shots, and hotdog passes were considered outrageous during his era...but Maravich produced huge numbers, first as the all-time leading scorer in NCAA history and later as a potent force for both the Atlanta Hawks and the New Orleans Jazz.”
NBA.com
“Movie carries a ‘G’ rating; G as in great!”
The Clarion-Ledger
Excerpts above from www.PistolMovie.com
Filed by The Meck ..Mar. 24, 2006 - 9am.
Connect www.TheMeck.com
--
" The only thing in the middle of the road are yellow lines and dead animals."
More scoop than Baskin Robbins / More up-to-date than yesterday's newspaper.
---
The Pistol Movie .. Pistol Pete Maravich [Now re-released on DVD]
Meck notes: The Pistol .. 30 and 60 sec TV spots are running on Fox Sports Net South.
[ Mar. 23 - Apr. 23]
Check it out. The re-release [on DVD] of the movie 'The Pistol '.. Pete Maravich.
A basketball and sports icon.
Pistol Pete's legendary records were set without a 3-point line and freshman were not eligible.
The movie shows how the dream was developed and nurtured at a youthful age.
Pete's father was passionate but not overbearing. He was inspiring and encouraging.
The son and father shared the same passion to be the best ..
only surpassed by the compassion and love they had for each other.
Passion and Compassion .. 2 essentials that meet in the middle to reach a goal.
Passion .. what you do. Compassion .. Others .. Others .. Others.
Meck
--
info/stats on Pistol Pete Maravich
http://www.pistolmovie.com/pistol.html
“College Basketball’s Greatest Scorer 35 Years Running”
Pistol Pete had an undeniable impact on basketball and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987. Thirty-five years ago, he crushed the all-time NCAA scoring record and set many other records that may never be broken:
• Most points in college career (3,667)
• Most field goals made (1,387) and attempted (3,166)
• Highest points per game average (44.2)
• Most games scoring at least 50 points (83)
• Most free throws made (893) and attempted (1,152)
• Most points in a single season (1,381)
• Highest per-game average in a single year (44.5 ppg)
• Most free throws made in a single game (30 of 31)
---
Producers Darrel Campbell and Rodney Stone, friends of Pistol Pete Maravich, wanted to immortalize the Pistol by turning his unique story into a motion picture. When The Pistol was first released world-wide, movie-goers were treated to a fun, family-friendly, live-action true story that appealed to young and old alike. The film's depiction of the turbulent high-school years of NBA legend "Pistol" Pete Maravich was warmly received in its initial theatrical release, overseas and later on home video.
The digitally remastered DVD is now offered as the Rebound Edition which includes ‘The Pistol - Behind The Birth of a Legend’, rare footage featuring Pistol Pete’s exploits as a college basketball star and national sports hero along with movie bloopers, sports records gallery and much more.
--
The Pistol is the true story of ‘Pistol’ Pete Maravich (Adam Guier), a scrawny five-foot-two eighth grader. Pete Maravich had a dream he inherited from his father, Press Maravich (Nick Benedict). He believed that if he committed himself totally to his dream, that he would one day play professional basketball and win a championship ring.
He begins this quest as a child in 1959 and quickly learns all the odds are against him. As the smallest, slowest and youngest member of the team, he gets his big break when a key player is injured. Pete bucks tradition with his freewheeling style of play, passing behind his back and dribbling through his legs.
Including Academy Award® nominee Millie Perkins as Pete’s mother Helen, ‘The Pistol’ reveals the heart of an American sports legend. It gives the viewer a rare glimpse of one of the most unique father-son relationships in the history of sports.
Darrel Campbell and Rodney Stone with Amazing Media and VCI Entertainment now offer this unique and heartwarming film to the public on DVD. Complete with a new High Definition transfer from the original negative, an all-new surround sound mix and many special features, this is the movie you've been waiting to add to your home video collection.
The Pistol - Birth of a Legend is a motion picture that many have called their very favorite feature of all time.
Connect .. www.PistolMovie.com
Contact:
Meck .. Publicist .. 334 792-Meck
themeck@themeck.com
---
Note:
The Pistol - Birth of a Legend is also available at your favorite online retailers:
www.amazon.com
www.BarnesAndNoble.com
The Pistol is available for rental at Movie Gallery and Hollywood Video
Thanks for reaching out and forwarding this info .. Meck
--
Here’s What Others Are Saying:
“His playground moves, circus shots, and hotdog passes were considered outrageous during his era...but Maravich produced huge numbers, first as the all-time leading scorer in NCAA history and later as a potent force for both the Atlanta Hawks and the New Orleans Jazz.”
NBA.com
“Movie carries a ‘G’ rating; G as in great!”
The Clarion-Ledger
Excerpts above from www.PistolMovie.com
Filed by The Meck ..Mar. 24, 2006 - 9am.
Connect www.TheMeck.com
--
Thursday, December 29, 2005
BIG JIM KEARCE - 70 YEARS YOUNG .. TODAY
THE MECK REPORT .. Dec. 29, 2005 - 3p .. www.TheMeck.com
" The only thing in the middle of the road are yellow lines and dead animals."
More scoop than Baskin Robbins / More up-to-date than yesterday's newspaper.
BIG JIM KEARCE - 70 YEARS YOUNG .. TODAY
Friends of Big Jim.
Just wanted to snitch Big Jim's email list and get the word out ..
Most Birthdays just after Christmas are forgotten ..
But .. How could any of us forget the man Jim Kearce who has
never forgotten us and taught us all how to serve others and dedicated his life
to helping anyone and everyone.
T I M E spells L O V E .. The greatest gift we can give anyone.
Thanks Big Jim for 70 years of kindness and love that has touched so many.
You are a legend for Jesus and others.
Happy Birthday Big Jim .. Number 70.
Reach out and let Big Jim know how you feel.
Thanks for spreading the word about Big Jim's Birthday ..[ Thursday - Dec. 29]
They'll be talking about BIG JIM Kearce 70 years from now ..
He has invested his life, T I M E and wisdom in others .. trophies that will last 4ever.
What a legacy we have all been blessed by.
BIG JIM .. You are the best.
You remind me of Jesus.
The Meck
THE MECK REPORT - Dec. 29, 2005 - 3p
" The only thing in the middle of the road are yellow lines and dead animals."
More scoop than Baskin Robbins / More up-to-date than yesterday's newspaper.
Email The Meck .. If you'd like THE MECK REPORT Emailed to you.
Posted .. www.TheMeck.com .. Connect
" The only thing in the middle of the road are yellow lines and dead animals."
More scoop than Baskin Robbins / More up-to-date than yesterday's newspaper.
BIG JIM KEARCE - 70 YEARS YOUNG .. TODAY
Friends of Big Jim.
Just wanted to snitch Big Jim's email list and get the word out ..
Most Birthdays just after Christmas are forgotten ..
But .. How could any of us forget the man Jim Kearce who has
never forgotten us and taught us all how to serve others and dedicated his life
to helping anyone and everyone.
T I M E spells L O V E .. The greatest gift we can give anyone.
Thanks Big Jim for 70 years of kindness and love that has touched so many.
You are a legend for Jesus and others.
Happy Birthday Big Jim .. Number 70.
Reach out and let Big Jim know how you feel.
Thanks for spreading the word about Big Jim's Birthday ..[ Thursday - Dec. 29]
They'll be talking about BIG JIM Kearce 70 years from now ..
He has invested his life, T I M E and wisdom in others .. trophies that will last 4ever.
What a legacy we have all been blessed by.
BIG JIM .. You are the best.
You remind me of Jesus.
The Meck
THE MECK REPORT - Dec. 29, 2005 - 3p
" The only thing in the middle of the road are yellow lines and dead animals."
More scoop than Baskin Robbins / More up-to-date than yesterday's newspaper.
Email The Meck .. If you'd like THE MECK REPORT Emailed to you.
Posted .. www.TheMeck.com .. Connect
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
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