Sunday, July 15, 2007

THE MECK RADIO SHOW w/ BOBBY COX - Weekly. 07/15/07

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The Meck Radio Show w/ Bobby Cox - Weekly. 07/15//07
www.TheMeck.com Posted 11:33p Show Time: 37mins.

The Meck interviews Bobby Cox .. On I-75 [to Turner Field]
Stuck in Construction Traffic.

Meck Notes:
An interview w/ Bobby Cox - Manager of the Atlanta Braves.
A longtime friend and Best Mgr. in the game shares his insights.
Thanks for downloading our weekly show with Bobby Cox.
Bobby Cox: The only man in the history of sports to win 15 consecutive division titles.

" Bobby Cox is the Greatest Manager in the History of Baseball."- Bob Nightengale/USA TODAY.

The Sporting News, in a poll of his peers, has named Bobby Cox - Manager of the Year - 8 times.
Since 1936, when the magazine started balloting .. No other manager has won the award more than 3 times.

In May .. Bobby passed Mgr. Sparky Anderson [ 2,194] to become 4th all-time in wins.
The Hall of Fame will come calling one day - 1st ballot.
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Sat. July 14, 2007 [ 12:40p et] ..The Meck gave Skipper Bobby Cox a call. [Pirates at Braves - 7:05p]
From the farm in Adairsville to Turner Field is usually about 1hr - 20 mins.
Today .. Snarled in construction traffic .. Almost 3 hrs to The Ted.
The Skipper usually arrives about 6 to 7 hrs. before the first pitch.

Seg 1 is my friend, engineer Super Dave shares his thoughts on Bobby Cox.
Plus an update on the greatest vitamin ever .. B-12 [SD and The Rolling Stones].

The Meck interviews Bobby Cox.
This is our 4th [ weekly] show with Manager Bobby Cox.
Posted a few days later than usual [ All-Star Brk].

Bobby gives us a unique traffic update plus another memorable interview.

Meck: Share with us about your All-Star Brk ?
Tell us about the farm ?

How's Pam and your daughter Skyla doing ?
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Meck:
Bear Bryant [ who you remind me of] said [re coaches] ..
' I would never hire anyone unless they're smarter than me.'
Bobby shares about some of his coaches [ past and present].

Leo .. Pat Corrales .. Jim Beauchamp.
Bobby: 'Our prayers should go out for Jim Beauchamp.'
' I just got off the phone with him. I try to talk with him at least every other day.' - BC

Bobby talks about Pitching Coach - Roger McDowell and Brian Snitker - 3rd Base Coach.
Chino Cadahia - Bench Coach and Terry Pendleton - Hitting Coach.
Plus Eddie Perez - BullPen Coach and Glenn Hubbard - 1st Base Coach.
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Meck: Eddie Perez spent 9 years in the Minor Leagues [ as a player].
He knows how to hang in there ?

Bobby talks about Ned Yost - Brewers Mgr.

How's Eddie's close friend Javy Lopez doing ?
Bobby: 'Javy still lives in Atlanta .. Still working out and He wants to play next year.
Hopefully somebody will give him a crack at it.' - BC

Meck asks Bobby about the All-Star Prankster - Roger McDowell.
Meck: I remember him in New York. [ late 80's]

How's your ole Buddy .. Bobby Dews ? [ Dewsie]
Bobby: 'It's a delight to see him walk into the clubhouse.'
'Friendship is a BIG Thing in life. We can go thru life working and end up with one or two close friends.
Bobby's one of those for me.' - BC
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How about Jeff Porter ? 'Bubba' [Head Trainer]
Bobby: 'Trainers are extremely important. Believe me.'
'Dave Pursley [ retired - longtime trainer] came by yesterday.'
' Dr. Chandler's retired.' - BC

Meck: Bill Acree .. The Equipment Mgr. has been with the Braves since 1966.
He's an Institution with the team .. isn't he ?
Bobby: 'He handles everything.' [Team Travel Dir.- Airlines, Hotels, Buses]
'Really .. He's the best ever in Baseball.'

Meck: How about Ed Mangan .. [The Dr. of Grass for The Super Bowl and Turner Field].
The Man who could grow grass on the interstate in one day [and you could putt on it].
Bobby: 'He's in charge of the Super Bowls. He's the best out there.'
' I can't say enough about having a nice field to play on.' - BC

Meck: During the games .. Ed is in your office by the dugout and watches the radar ?
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Meck: Would you be surprised if I told you Walter Banks packed the [church] house in Dothan
[in January] and got a standing ovation ?
Mike Schmitz also asked Walter to speak to his employees.

Before we go .. Please tell us about your efforts to save Homeless Animals ?
Bobby:' If People want to contribute .. We take in all injured animals .. repair them
and try to find homes.'
'We raise the money and try and keep the Medicine and Dog Food flowing.' - BC
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Thanks for your TIME today and listening to our show with Bobby Cox - MR. ENCOURAGER.
Bobby's kindness and the compassion he gives others will long outlive his Hall of Fame Stats.
As I've shared with 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.'

Today's show had a lasting message: You can control your environment.
Surround yourself with winners and you will be successful.
' Success is What You Become in the Light of What God Designed You to Be.'
[Not what everybody else wants you to be].

A Special Thanks to Super Dave in New York for putting our show together [ as always].
I'm grateful to Jennifer [ in San Fran] for keeping TheMeck.com up and running.
And Thank You for forwarding the show .. to those you know.
Meck
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Coming soon on The Meck Radio Show.
Bobby Cox - The Best Manager in the History of Baseball.
Donald Watkins - Business Icon. Ethanol.
Joe Simpson - Braves TV Announcer.
Paul Finebaum - Writer/Talk Show Host.
Bobby Clampett - Golfer/Announcer - CBS and TNT.
Gov. Mike Huckabee - Presidential Candidate.
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" The Bobby Cox: Paws BeCause .. They Are Worth Saving."
Annual concert/benefit.
Please reach out and help. Donate and/or Adopt a special friend.
"Atlanta Braves Manager Bobby Cox Helps Homeless Animals."
An Inspiring Article by Mark Bowman.
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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...

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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Thursday, July 05, 2007

THE MECK RADIO SHOW w/ BOBBY COX - Weekly. 07/05/07

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The Meck Radio Show w/ Bobby Cox - Weekly. 07/05//07
www.TheMeck.com Posted 9:33p Show Time: 33 mins.

The Meck interviews Bobby Cox from Los Angeles/Dodger Stadium.

Meck Notes:
An interview w/ Bobby Cox - Manager of the Atlanta Braves.
A longtime friend and Best Mgr. in the game shares his insights.
Thanks for downloading our weekly show with Bobby Cox.
Bobby Cox: The only man in the history of sports to win 15 consecutive division titles.

" Bobby Cox is the Greatest Manager in the History of Baseball."- Bob Nightengale/USA TODAY.

The Sporting News, in a poll of his peers, has named Bobby Cox - Manager of the Year - 8 times.
Since 1936, when the magazine started balloting .. No other manager has won the award more than 3 times.
In May .. Bobby passed Mgr. Sparky Anderson [ 2,194] to become 4th all-time in wins.
The Hall of Fame will come calling one day - 1st ballot.
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Thurs. JUL 5, 2007 [ 4p ct] ..The Meck gave Skipper Bobby Cox a call. [ prior to Braves at.Dodgers]

Seg 1 is my friend, engineer Super Dave sharing his thoughts on Bobby Cox.

The Meck interviews Bobby Cox.

Meck asks Bobby about being drafted by the Dodgers in 1960.

You grew up in Selma, Calif. - 'The Raisin Capital Of The World' ?
Bobby reminisces about growing up in this farming community
and the rich heritage/memories of this San Joaquin Valley town.

Doesn't Bobby Jr. live in Southern Calif. ?
Bobby talks about family meeting him in San Diego. A lot cooler.
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I know he's flying back to ATL.
Can you update us on Smoltz and his status ?

In 1990, Chipper was the first pick in the draft.
You were the GM. [Paul Snyder - Farm Director].
Have you ever seen Chipper swing the bat better ? [as he is now]
"He's as good as ever for me." - BC
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Escobar looks like he was born to bat and and born to field ?

- Meck to Bobby ..
I've got a hunch Andruw will hit at least 30 HR'S and have 110 RBI'S.

Brad Penny is a dandy pitcher for the Dodgers ?
He's suppose to start his 2nd straight All-Star game.

Your favorite memories Managing 5 All-Star games ?
Thoughts on McCann making the All-Star team ?
Are you like me Bobby .. I feel like the only guy at the U.N. without a headset ..
with Renteria not making it? [ All-Star team]

Pleasant surprises for the year? [at the brk]
Improvements for the team to get over the top ?

With Frenchy, McCann, Salty and Escobar [ the young guys coming up] ..
Are you thinking about staying until your 76 ..?
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I know you really helped Raffy and encouraged him when he was playing for you.
Have you met with your buddy Rafael Furcal ?
'Saw him yesterday. He gave me a big hug and I gave him a big hug.
He takes care of his entire family. You've got to give him a lot of credit.' - BC

Just as you are a big encourager to Raffy, myself and others ..
How would you encourage those listening today [ who might be down] ?

'Helping other people and caring for people is No. 1.' - BC
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Re The All-Star Break.
I know when you land from the west coast Monday morning [ about 7]
and you pull up to the farm ..
13 special young people will welcome 'Gran-Bobby' home for a 4 day break.

Bobby talks about his grilling plans: "STEAKS .. Hotdogs .. Little bit of everything.'
And fun on the farm.
' Little Football .. Fishing ..'
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excerpt from Mark Bradley column - ajc.com - Jul. 3rd.
Pam Cox is simply looking forward to next week’s All-Star break.
She had an outdoor kitchen built for him on the farm, where the clan will gather.
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Thanks for your TIME today and listening to our show with Bobby Cox - MR. ENCOURAGER.
Bobby's kindness and the compassion he gives others will long outlive his Hall of Fame Stats.

As I've shared with 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.'

Thanks to my friend, Clay Bowen/Bowen Pharmacy for inviting Bobby to go hunting and fishing
[ if he makes it to LA - Dothan after the season].

A Special Thanks to Super Dave in New York for putting our show together [ as always].
I'm grateful to Jennifer [ in San Fran] for keeping TheMeck.com up and running.
And Thank You for sharing/forwarding the show.
Meck
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Coming soon on The Meck Radio Show.
Bobby Cox - The Best Manager in the History of Baseball.
Donald Watkins - Business Icon. Ethanol.
Joe Simpson - Braves TV Announcer.
Paul Finebaum - Writer/Talk Show Host.
Bobby Clampett - Golfer/Announcer - CBS and TNT.
Gov. Mike Huckabee - Presidential Candidate.
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" The Bobby Cox: Paws BeCause .. They Are Worth Saving."
Annual concert/benefit.
Please reach out and help. Donate and/or Adopt a special friend.
"Atlanta Braves Manager Bobby Cox Helps Homeless Animals."
An Inspiring Article by Mark Bowman.
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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...

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Thursday, June 28, 2007

THE MECK RADIO SHOW w/ BOBBY COX - Weekly. 06/28/07

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The Meck Radio Show w/ Bobby Cox - Weekly. 06/28//07
www.TheMeck.com Posted 4:27p Show Time: 33 mins.
Plus Special Guest: 'The Lemmer' - Mark Lemke.

[ Next week's show: Bobby visits from Los Angeles].

Meck Notes:
Thanks for downloading our weekly show with Bobby.
An interview w/ Bobby Cox - Manager of the Atlanta Braves.
A longtime friend and Best Mgr. in the game shares his insights.
Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY has said several times on our show:
" Bobby Cox is the Greatest Manager in the History of Baseball."
No Doubt .. The Facts confirm Bob Nightengale's view.
Bobby Cox: The only man in the history of sports to win 15 consecutive division titles.

The Sporting News, in a poll of his peers, has named Bobby Cox - Manager of the Year - 8 times.
Since 1936, when the magazine started balloting .. No other manager has won the award more than 3 times.
In May .. Bobby passed Mgr. Sparky Anderson [ 2,194] to become 4th all-time in wins.
The Hall of Fame will come calling one day - 1st ballot.
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WED [ June 27- 3p] ..The Meck gave Skipper Bobby Cox a call. [ prior to Braves vs. Nats]
I'm grateful for Bobby's friendship and Thank him for agreeing to do our show weekly.

Seg 1 is my friend, engineer Super Dave sharing his thoughts on Bobby Cox.
Plus how our shows are put together.

The Meck interviews Bobby Cox.

Bobby talks about the Detroit Tigers series [ and their pitching].
Meck to Bobby: I remember sitting by you in the dugout when Gary Sheffield would always call you 'Mr. Cox.'
He has great admiration for you.
Bobby shares his thoughts on Shef.
--
I'm sure you had a 'Come to Jesus meeting' with Chipper and Smoltz on Sunday ?

Your thoughts on Saltalamacchia's 2 HR game and as a catcher ?
Bobby talks about Salty and Escobar.
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Braves' great Mark Lemke [ The Lemmer] also joins us on the show with Bobby.
[The Lemmer is heard frequently on the Braves Radio Network].
Lemmer .. Your thoughts on Escobar ?
'Escobar has a great arm at shortstop.' [ Escobar's arm reminds him of Shawn Dunston].

Have you heard from Fred McGriff [ The Crime Dog] ?
Lemmer says Fred is now ' working some w/ the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.'
I'll always remember teeing it up with Fred and The Lemmer.
Crime Dog loved playing golf with The Lemmer.
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Visiting with Bobby .. Meck remembers Andruw Jones' first ML game in ATL - Aug 1996.
He's like a son to you ?
Andruw's 3 run homer last nite and batting him clean-up.
You're trying to encourage him ?

Your thoughts on Brian McCann heating up ?
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BOBBY .. Why is helping homeless animals a big deal to you ?
Bobby talks about he and Pam helping rescue injured and abandoned animals.
Along with Dr. Good [ a vetanarian] they're trying to save them and ' find homes for the injured and lost.'

"The Bobby Cox: Paws BeCause .. They Are Worth Saving."
Bobby talks about his annual concert/benefit.
Please reach out and help. Donate and/or Adopt a special friend.
"Atlanta Braves Manager Bobby Cox Helps Homeless Animals."
An Inspiring Article by Mark Bowman.
--
Thanks to Clay Bowen, Millie, Abby, and Mitzi for downloading our show.
A special hello to Miss Emily Tooke [ Biggest Braves Fan in Dothan - Clay says].

Our thoughts/prayers reach out to our friend, Jamie Grant. His wife, Krystal, was laid to rest today in Tuscaloosa.
Jamie is Donald Watkins' pilot. He's the best pilot and loyal friend. Thinking of you.
Pastor Fain .. Big Jim .. Rodney Stone .. Send their best.

Thanks for your TIME today and listening to our show with Bobby Cox - MR. ENCOURAGER.
Bobby's kindness and the compassion he gives others will long outlive his Hall of Fame Stats.

As I've shared with 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.'

A Special Thanks to Super Dave in New York for putting our show together [ as always].
I'm grateful to Jennifer [ in San Fran] for keeping TheMeck.com up and running.
And Thank You for sharing the show with a friend.
Meck
---
Coming soon on The Meck Radio Show.
Bobby Cox - The Best Manager in the History of Baseball.
Donald Watkins - Business Icon. Ethanol.
Joe Simpson - Braves TV Announcer.
Paul Finebaum - Writer/Talk Show Host.
Bobby Clampett - Golfer/Announcer - CBS and TNT.
Gov. Mike Huckabee - Presidential Candidate.
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Please Bookmark the www.TheMeck.com in your favorites
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Thanks for listening. Turn it up baby.
Meck
Please click on link to hear today's show.
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Thanks to Mike Schmitz for believing in our show [ thru the years].
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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...

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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Wednesday, June 20, 2007

THE MECK RADIO SHOW w/ BOBBY COX - Weekly. 06/20/07

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The Meck Radio Show w/ Bobby Cox - Weekly. 06/20//07
www.TheMeck.com Posted 4:22a Show Time: 28 mins.

Meck Notes:
Thanks for downloading our show.
An interview w/ Bobby Cox - Manager of the Atlanta Braves.
A longtime friend and Best Mgr. in the game shares his insight - weekly.
Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY has said several times on our show:
" Bobby Cox is the Greatest Manager in the History of Baseball."
No Doubt .. The Facts confirm Bob Nightengale's view.
Bobby Cox: The only man in the history of sports to win 15 consecutive division titles.

The Sporting News, in a poll of his peers, has named Bobby Cox - Manager of the Year - 8 times.
Since 1936, when the magazine started balloting .. No other manager has won the award more than 3 times.

Several weeks ago Bobby passed Mgr. Sparky Anderson [ 2,194] to become 4th all-time in wins.
The Hall of Fame will come calling one day - 1st ballot - 4 sure.
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Tuesday [ June 19th] ..The Meck gave Skipper Bobby Cox a call and as always he had TIME.
I'm grateful for Bobby's friendship and Thank him for agreeing to do our show weekly.

Seg 1 is my friend BIG JIM Kearce sharing his thoughts on Bobby Cox.
Followed by my interv with Bobby.

I asked Bobby about Smoltz's shoulder and his upcoming start Fri. nite vs Kenny Rogers [ DET].
His thoughts on the amazing start of Willie Harris and the talented rookie -Yunel Escobar.

The bullpen: Soriano - Wickman - Yates.
How are Chipper's hands ?
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Bobby's thoughts on the late Haywood Sullivan ?
1st round pick of the Red Sox[ in 52] - Made the Majors [in 60] - Red Sox catcher.
Managed the KC Athletics [1965 ] .. Red Sox GM [1978 - 83 ] and General Partner/Owner [ 1977 - 93].

Bobby says hello to Mr. Sullivan's daughter, Sharon, in Boston and calls him:
" A True Gentleman. One of the Hard Working .. Nice Guys in Baseball."

Of Note: After doing an article w/ Bob Nightengale on the life/memories of Mr. Sullivan
[when he passed away Feb. 2003 and was laid to rest in my hometown - Dothan] ..
I believe Haywood Sullivan is the only man to be a player - manager - general manager and
owner in Major League history. - Meck
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Bobby reaches out to a soldier, Mark McDuffie, a friend and longtime loyal listener
[who was injured in Iraq and is recovering at Walter Reed Hospital].
Bobby sends well wishes [to Mark] via the show.
He's looking forward to meeting him [at a Braves game] and shaking his hand.

Thanks for your TIME today and listening to our show with Bobby Cox - MR. ENCOURAGER.
Bobby's kindness and the compassion he gives others will long outlive his Hall of Fame Stats.
As I've shared with 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.'

A Special Thanks to Super Dave in New York for putting our show together [ as always].
And Thank You for sharing the show with a friend.
Meck
---
Coming soon on The Meck Radio Show.
Bobby Cox - The Best Manager in the History of Baseball.
Joe Simpson - Braves TV Announcer
Paul Finebaum - Writer/Talk Show Host
Gov. Mike Huckabee - Presidential Candidate.
Donald Watkins - Business Icon. Ethanol.
Bobby Clampett - Golfer/Announcer for CBS and TNT.
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Please Bookmark the www.TheMeck.com in your favorites
and forward the page to your friends.
Thanks for listening. Turn it up baby.
Meck

Please click on link to hear today's show.
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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...

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, May 22, 2007

THE MECK RADIO SHOW w/ Bob Nightengale - USA TODAY Baseball Writer. 05/22/07

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www.TheMeck.com Posted 5:22a Show Time: 33 mins.

Meck Notes:
Thanks for downloading our show.
A revealing interview w/ Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY.
A longtime friend and frequent guest who will continue to join us as he follows Bonds' chase of 755.
Excerpt .. The quote by Jason Giambi that has struck a nerve with Major League Baseball.
USA TODAY interv w/ Bob Nightengale ..

"I was wrong for doing that stuff," Giambi said. "What we should have done a long time ago was stand up — players, ownership, everybody — and said: 'We made a mistake.' "

MLB and the Yankees were most angered by Giambi's insinuation that baseball ignored its steroid problem, according to the two baseball officials.

Kevin V. Ryan, the former U.S. attorney whose office questioned Giambi before the grand jury, told USA TODAY on Sunday: "I think Giambi should get a lot of credit and be applauded for his honesty and courage. He's standing up and owning up to an issue that should be talked about."

May 20, 2007 - excerpts from USATODAY.com -' MLB seeks steroid sitdown with Giambi, officials say.'

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/al/yankees/2007-05-20-giambi-mlb_N.htm

-- Meck opens the show with close friend - BIG JIM Kearce.
Bob Nightengale joins Meck from Southern Calif. to talk about the firestorm this Giambi quote has caused.
We talk about the Giambi interview he did plus the denial among MLB and the suspicions
of steroids back to the 80's.
'Crowds chanting - Steroids .. Steroids '

Re the Giambi quote hitting a nerve with MLB ..
'They don't want to hear that they cover stuff up .. and didn't want to admit it.' - BN

Do you believe the owners and officials had some [steroid] suspicions back in '98 during
the McGwire, Sosa and Bonds era ?
'I don't think there's a soul in baseball that didn't have suspicions [ back to the 80's].' - BN
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It seems MLB - the Yankees and the Commissioner are playing the high moral road
[re Giambi all of a sudden] with the Bonds record coming up ..?
'It reminds me of the Mets clubhouse kid [Kirk Radomski ] when he came out talking steroids and going to name names.
All of a sudden the Mets players couldn't remember him [and he'd been in the clubhouse for 10 years].'- BN

Can MLB really suspend Giambi ?
'No .. I don't see how.'
' He's never failed a drug test' .. Bob points out.

They'll probably tell him to 'keep your mouth shut.' [ 'Just like they told Sheffield re the Mitchell investigation].' - BN

' All [Giambi] was saying is Baseball should apologize.'
' I think that struck a nerve.' - BN

It's worth noting and remembering.
The Yanks have already tried to void Giambi's contract after his Balco testimony was leaked from the Grand Jury in 2003.
It didn't happen then and it won't happen now. - Meck
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Meck talks with Bob re more pitchers being suspended for steroids than hitters.
'Guys throwing 88 mph in the minors .. all of a sudden throwing 100 mph in the majors.'
'Some are 40-50-60 round picks .. Scouts aren't missing that bad.' - BN

'It's not humanly possible to increase your fastball 5-6 mph when you're in your upper 30's.' - BN
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Meck and Bob discuss Hank Aaron and Commissioner Bud Selig.
Shouldn't they attend the Bonds' record breaker for Home Runs.? [ 756]

Shouldn't it be about The Game and not any individual ?

'If Babe Ruth was alive .. he'd been there for Aaron.' - BN
'I think Players will tell you .. he [ Aaron] should be there.' - BN

Re the Commissioner of Baseball.
Shouldn't he be there for the record ??

Bob shares his thoughts on this hot topic.
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'If the Commissioner of Baseball doesn't show [ for the HR Record]
I believe he should resign.' - Meck
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Meck and Bob discuss Glavine vs. Smoltz [ Thurs nite].
Glav going for win 296 .. Smoltz for his 200th win.
2 Hall of Fame Pitchers.

Plus the sale of the Braves to Liberty Media.
Bob talks about the NL East. 'Braves and Mets best teams in the NL'. - BN

He still calls Bobby Cox - 'The Greatest Manager in the history of baseball.'
' I'll believe it all the way to my grave.' - BN
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Thanks Bob for your insight today .. especially on this controversial [hush-hush] subject - steroids.
We appreciate you shining light [ truth] on this dark issue.

The cover-up/denial seems to always cost more than the original problem.
Jason Giambi is exactly right .. Baseball should apologize.
He struck a nerve and exposed them with his remorse.
MLB should stop hiding behind the curtain of denial.

Thanks for listening to this informative show and sharing it with a friend.
Meck

"I was wrong for doing that stuff," Giambi said. "What we should have done a long time ago was stand up — players, ownership, everybody — and said: 'We made a mistake.' "
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Bobby Cox - The Best Manager in the History of Baseball.
Joe Simpson - Braves TV Announcer
Paul Finebaum - Writer/Talk Show Host
Gov. Mike Huckabee - Presidential Candidate.
Donald Watkins - Business Icon. Ethanol.
Bobby Clampett - Golfer/Announcer for CBS and TNT.
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Wednesday, May 09, 2007

THE MECK RADIO SHOW w/ Dr. Jim Reese - Supt. of Enterprise Schools. 05/09/07

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The Meck Radio Show w/ Dr. Jim Reese - Supt. of Enterprise Schools. 05/09/07
www.TheMeck.com Posted 5:06a Show Time: 42 mins.

Meck Notes:
Thanks for downloading our show.
An in-depth interview w/ Dr. Jim Reese - Supt. of Enterprise Schools.
It was a privelege to visit with Supt. Jim Reese and his asst. Bob Tomberlin. [ May 2]
Their offices are attached to the devastated Enterprise [ AL] High School.
EHS is adjacent to Hillcrest Elementary which was also severely damaged by the tornado.

Dr. Reese was born and raised in Enterprise.
He's been in the school system for many years and became Superintendent in 2001.
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We stood in the 1st hall as he began to share about that horrible day .. March 1st, 2007.
He talks about the parents who were waiting to pick students up at 1pm.

Dr. Reese talks about his day beginning at 7am talking with the EMA.
He canceled a meeting at Wallace College plus a meeting w/ the Enterprise
mayor so he could stay in his office and monitor the bad weather.

After talking with the EMA and other school officials ..
Dr. Reese made the decision between 9:30 and 10a to dismiss schools at 1p.
At 10:30a - Tornado warning issued .. All students are moved to the halls.

At 1p .. the tornado warning is still in effect.
Schools are not dismissed during a tornado warning.
Dr. Reese hears a WDHN report .. A tornado is near Enterprise [and the High School].
[ Tornado hits EHS at aprox 1:10].
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We walk down the hall and there was The Wildcat.
Flashback: Mar 3, 2007 .. SGA Pres. Megan Parks reminded Pres Bush .. 'Don't step on The Wildcat.'
If he had .. You wonder if Megan would have asked The Pres. to 'scrub it with a toothbrush.'
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Dr. Reese takes me by the science hall.
This wing is flattened and 80-100 students all made it out alive.
It's very still and quiet. Struggling to try and comprehend what happen here.
Dr. Reese tells about the brave, pregnant science teacher who saved students.

We arrive at the 3rd hall .. where 8 young lives were taken by a tornado
with 170 - 180 mph winds.
I will forever remember the lockers ending suddenly .. and then the concrete and re-bar ..
the walls and ceiling stacked in front of me [ for about 25 ft]
and only sky above me.

Dr. Reese told me ..' Meck .. Right here [ pointing a foot away] is where they
pulled the last body out at 12:47am.'
I'll never forget the devastation I saw and the pain I heard in his voice.

I'll always remember what was written and drawn on a chalkboard that stood alone ..
reflecting a bit of light/hope on this dark 3rd hall.
The sun was shining down on a cross with the words: 'For me to live is Christ and to die is gain.'
I had to pause. I was trying to imagine that day.

Dr. Reese picked up a brick and gave it to me .. so I would remember the 3rd hall and the 8 lives lost.
They are building a memorial with the bricks to always remember these young, beautiful lives.
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MICHAEL TOMPKINS - 17, SR.
AJ JACKSON - 16, JR.
KATIE STRUNK - 16, SOPH.
RYAN MOHLER - 17, JR.
MICHAEL BOWEN - 16, JR.
MICHELLE WILSON - 16, SOPH.
PETER DUNN - 16, JR.
JAMIE VIDENSEK - 17, SR.
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Dr. Reese thanks the many responders that day .. firefighters .. doctors .. nurses .. and the many brave teachers and students who saved fellow students.

He talks about the many who have given and helped.
They've even received checks from people in Japan and other countries.
He thanks Paul Finebaum, Coach Nick Saban and the many who have reached out.
He seems really appreciative of the 'rival schools' [ Dothan, Northview, Auburn] and others
who wore The Wildcat Blue to pay tribute to his alma mater - EHS.

Dr. Reese thanks John G. Ralls [ of Andalusia] who sold them 140 acres to relocate and rebuild EHS.
Mr. Ralls is giving 600 thousand dollars [ from the purchase] back to the Enterprise School system.
Hillcrest Elementary will be rebuilt at its current location [ adjacent to the current EHS].

Dr. Reese talks about the monies coming in and the 70 - 75 million needed to rebuild
both Enterprise High School and Hillcrest Elementary.
Plus they also must build a new football stadium.

32 million by the State.
20 - 25 million by insurance.
.. ?? ... by FEMA.
70 - 75 million dollars needed [ for both schools].
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There is great hope for this wonderful town .. The City of Progress.
Their future is so bright .. They gotta wear shades.
I really believe that.

Enterprise Schools has a School Board and a School Supt.
that have one agenda only .. the students.
The board is appointed [ not elected].

No doubt they've been chosen at this special time in history [ to rebuild the school and many lives].
As Dr. Jim Reese said to me .. ' We have a vision for our students ..
In 50 years we want people to look back and say .. 'They really knew what they were doing.'

Believe me .. They really do know what they are doing in Enterprise [and have for a long time].
The City of Progress/Hope.
One of the top School Systems in the Nation. They will rebuild the schools and the stadium.
And most of all .. the lives.

After walking the EHS halls that are shredded apart ..
It's Beyond a Miracle to me that hundreds weren't killed
on Thursday Mar. 1st, 2007 at 1:10p.
Even after you see it .. You still can't believe it.
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Note: The Enterprise High School Students currently go to school
at Enterprise-Ozark Community College [ Mon-Thurs. 12:30p - 5:30p]
and Friday is a normal schedule. [ I believe]
Dr. Reese said the New EHS should be ready in aprox. 3 yrs.
Hillcrest Elementary in about 2 years.

A Special THANKS to the 1,563 Subscribers [ as of today] who download every show
and Forward it to your Friends.
Thanks for your TIME.
Meck
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If you'd like to donate and help them rebuild:
Enterprise City Schools Tornado Relief Fund
C/O CB & T Bank
921 Boll Weevil Circle
Enterprise Al. 36330
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Bobby Cox - The Best Manager in the History of Baseball.
Joe Simpson - Braves TV Announcer
Paul Finebaum - Writer/Talk Show Host
Gov. Mike Huckabee - Presidential Candidate.
Donald Watkins - Business Icon. Ethanol.
Bobby Clampett - Golfer/Announcer for CBS and TNT.
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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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Thursday, April 26, 2007

THE MECK RADIO SHOW: Producer Dave Strickland and The Meck. 04/26/07

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www.TheMeck.com Posted 2:33a Show Time: 26 mins.

Meck Notes:
Thanks for downloading our show w/ Producer Dave Strickland.
Meck visits with his longtime friend .. producer and engineer - Dave Strickland.
Super Dave shares about his special day at Shea last Sunday [ Mets - Braves]
and the duel between Hall of Fame pitchers/friends Tom Glavine and John Smoltz.

Riding the No. 7 train and being one of 55 thousand on this perfect day in New York.
Talk about the kindness and generosity of Bobby Cox.

What happened when Bobby was ejected ?
Always Protecting his players .. trying to keep Smoltz from being ejected [arguing balls and strikes].

Kelly Johnson of the Braves HR.
[Glavine, Smoltz and Maddux] 3 Hall of Famers on the same team.
Plus a Hall of Fame Mgr.
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The best to our friend and soldier Mark McDuffie listening at Walter Reed Hospital.[with his family]
Mark is from Geneva, Al and listened to us in the 90's. Please Pray for him.
Super Dave - 'People who have grown up with you can take you with them today.'

Thanks to the internet. It is quite the transmitter.

Meck talks about his visit today w/ Jim Reese - Supt. of Enterprise City Schools.
And an upcoming interv w/ Supt. Reese about the tragedy on Mar. 1st ..
the relocating of Enterprise High School .. and how you can help them rebuild many lives and the school.
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Super Dave asks Meck ..
Your best golf memory ?
One is playing Augusta National in 1982 .. shooting an 82 [ just 5 days before the Masters week started].
The member we played with had a hole-in-one on No. 16.

How about St. Andrews ?
Loved the Old Course [ playing w/ Bobby Clampett and Tommy McClendon].
There's no place like St. Andrews. Everywhere you look is a memory .. etched in history.

Always loved playing at the TPC Sawgrass with my Dad.
We had his memorial service on the 17th green .. plus spread his ashes there.
I'll be watching the Players Championship in May.
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Thanks to Super Dave for producing our show and putting it all together.
DLS Voice Productions - Excellent Voice Work - Radio and TV.

A Special THANKS to the 1,427 Subscribers [ as of today] who download every show
and Forward it to your Friends.
Thanks for your TIME.
Meck
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Coming soon on The Meck Radio Show.
Bobby Cox - The Best Manager in the History of Baseball.
Joe Simpson - Braves TV Announcer
Paul Finebaum - Writer/Talk Show Host
Gov. Mike Huckabee - Presidential Candidate.
Donald Watkins - Business Icon. Ethanol.
Bobby Clampett - Golfer/Announcer for CBS and TNT.
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Meck

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