April 18, 2013
DELAY IN PUBLICATION
We held up the deadline for this newsletter… normally sent out on late Wednesday night/early Friday morning… to provide you with the most current information on our high school broadcasts.
NO BROADCAST TONIGHT
Today’s Live Oak HS game against Denham Springs has been moved to a 4 pm first pitch in an effort to avoid prospective inclement weather tonight. Because of scheduling obligations, Comedy 1210 (and thus JonFineProductions.com) will not be carrying this afternoon’s game.
GREAT GUESTS
The Steve Johnson Show on THE CENTRAL STORY airs tonight, 5:30pm—6:30pm, broadcasting live from Zoe’s Pizza Buffet, on WPFC, 1550AM, Baton Rouge and on the Internet at JonFineProductions.com. Guests scheduled to appear include former CHS Football player Reggie Bezet
CHS Power Lifter Caleb Clark… and Central Track athletes Gary Tripplett and Craig Jones… Join Steve and Rocky Bezet, Pastor, The Rock Church on Monday night at Zoe’s for Destined To Win on THE CENTRAL STORY
Tuesday night’s The Central Business Report on THE CENTRAL STORY with Matt Price, also comes from Zoe’s. Set to appear on this program are Debbie Daugherty, Junk In My Trunk, plus Charla/Brittney, Annison-Bitter Heating & Air Conditioning and Wayne Leader, AA Mini-Storage and Central Super Suds.
BROADCASTING SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, April 23: 6:00 pm: Walker HS vs Denham Springs HS Baseball
Comedy, 1210, Baton Rouge
JonFineProductions.com
Jon Fine, Chris Ledoux
MONDAY—FRIDAY: 5:30PM—6:30PM THE CENTRAL STORY JonFineProductions.com
WPFC, 1550AM, BR
JonFineProductions.com
Thursday, April 18: The Steve Johnson Show (from Zoe’s Pizza Buffet)
Steve Johnson
Friday, April 19: KandiLand: Kandi Johnson and Friends --TJ Johnson, Aaron Moak and Philip Ziegler (from Romero’s Food Mart—Joor & Lovett location)
Monday, April 22: Destined To Win (from Zoe’s Pizza Buffet)
Steve Johnson and Pastor Rocky Bezet, Pastor, The Rock Church
Tuesday, April 23: The Central Business Report (from Zoe’s Pizza Buffet) Matt Price
Wednesday, April 24: Looking Forward (from Zoe’s Pizza Buffet)
Brockwell Bone
SportsRadio—1310-KEZM-Lake Charles Programming of Interest
Monday, April 22: 3PM—5PM: Bayou Blitz with Alex Hickey and Miguel Gauthreaux
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THE WIZARDRY OF OS
Assistant Basketball Coach/Head Swimming Coach at Central High School
The oasis in the desert for college football fans is the Spring Game. LSU will hold theirs Saturday and I want to dispel a myth right now.
There are those that will claim that LSU will hold "everything back" and what you see Saturday will be nothing like what you will see next fall. While we definitely will not see the entire Cam Cameron play book, it is not possible for a team to abandon the philosophy it practiced for 14 days leading into the game. For example, Texas A&M did not huddle and run plays from under center in their spring game. While college teams will scale back and simplify things for the spring game, they will be true to themselves, and that is what Tiger fans can look forward to seeing in the game.
As for LSU baseball, I become a believer each weekend they play. They are going to be tough for anyone to beat 2 out of 3 which is the format of a Super Regional. The key for LSU if they have to go to a rubber game in a three game series is for Nola and Eades to save the bullpen in the first two games. If they can do that, then LSU can piece together Sunday.
I think LSU's Sunday plan is going to have to be similar to the formula that Wichita State used in 1993 to get to the Championship game against LSU. The Shockers starting pitchers were average, but were only asked to get to the 5th inning. After that, they would give the game to their two dominate relievers Dreifert and Bluma.
LSU's relievers aren't flame throwers, but they are very effective and can throw multiple innings. So the secret formula for Coach Maineiri and Dunn in game three each week may be finding a way to get to the 6th inning. If they do that, then Bourgeois, Cotton, a great defense, and the strong hitting lineup should take care of the rest.
I am going to close this article with the Boston Marathon. I was going to mention the race this week, because one of my fellow teachers at Central was one of the top runners. Of course, I can't mention the race without saying how disgusted and hurt I feel for the people and families affected by the bombs at the finish line.
That being said, I want to congratulate Coach Adam MacDowell for finishing 22nd in the Boston Marathon. While he was a little off from his overall goal, I find it amazing to teach Algebra I to freshman, coach track and field, and still be an elite athlete. Central High and the community are very fortunate to have Coach MacDowell as one of our own.
HEY REF
The last time I re-printed a “Best Of” Hey Ref I was asked if there might be some other column(s) I felt were worthy of another look so to speak. Well, I’m not one who wants to disappoint those fans out there. So, after very careful consideration I’ve picked from the long list of “Hall of Fame” columns this little jewel. I appreciate it very much when the “fans” of this space make special request and if they want another “Best Of” we might try and do this again. After all I’m here only to please my readers!!!! ENJOY… … …
And they’re off! I’m not referring to the Kentucky Derby or any other horse race. No what I’m talking about is the annual Dash for the Cash in the NFL’s rookie and free agent draft. Many delusional young men will fall victim to greed and ignorance. Call me old school but I just can’t see any reason why so many 19 – 20 year old athletes believe they’re ready to compete with the big dogs unless it’s totally money clouding their ability to reason.
All I can say to the masses is “beware; there’s sharks in the water”. Many of these kids can’t balance a checkbook much less have the ability to invest millions of dollars that’ll be thrown at their feet. What’s even sadder is the cold hard fact that the vast majority of them come from poor families. Almost from the first time they strap on a uniform they’re told “the only way to make it is by playing a professional sport”.
No doubt many won’t have the opportunity to do anything but play a professional sport. But these young men need and should stay in school to acquire the book-smarts that will allow them to handle multi-million dollar contracts. Today’s professional salaries and contracts require an Einstein style mentality just to figure out the language they’re written in.
I can give you two perfect examples of what I’m talking about. Back in the day a young kid coming out of Pittsburg University, Tony Dorsett, was signed by the Dallas Cowboys. He signed at the time one of the wealthiest contracts in NFL history. He had a great career; leading them to multi-playoff seasons and two Super Bowl Titles. In the final year of his contract he was so far in debt to the Cowboys (reported to be in the excess of $400,000) he had to play that year “free” since no other team would trade for him. After that final year he was traded to the Denver Broncos, injured a knee and never played another down in the league.
The other case was J. R. Richard of the Houston Astros. He was their ace pitcher in the late 70’s who led them in almost every category; wins, complete games, victories, strikeouts, etc. After his playing days he was found living under a highway overpass. He was the toast of Houston; the man who had made millions was now destitute. Unable to handle his millions he lived in homeless shelters until the story broke and Major League Baseball then took steps to help one of the finest players of all times. I’ve often wondered what’s happened to these one-time heroes.
I raise this issue because many of these very same men being courted by professional teams will also fall prey to swindlers that’ll do everything possible to cheat them out of every cent they make. I’d like to use Peyton Manning as an example of what today’s modern athlete should strive to emulate. He had fame before stepping onto a collegiate field. He didn’t want to be compared to his very famous father so he enrolled at Tennessee. He was also tempted to come out early and sign for millions of dollars. As we all know he stayed in school, got his degree and has become one of the finest players to ever don an NFL uniform. He’ll soon sign a new contract that’ll make him the highest paid player in the entire history of the league.
I’m not about to say every player that stays in school will have his success. But the odds are that those smart enough to get an education will be better prepared to invest their money wisely and be financially secure long after their playing days are well behind them. A long stay on the “Big Stage” is never a guarantee when you’re talking about a 300lb. linebacker slamming you to the ground. Even on carpet there’s nothing for sure, no matter how thick the padding!
Sadly to say I believe some agent has told Steven Ridley that his future is paved in gold. That’s hardly the case when talking about the ex-Tiger running back. Yes he does possess the ability to break one or two runs for long gains but he doesn’t have the maturity or the skills needed to be a prime-time player. It’s called “seasoning” and one more year in purple and gold will enhance the skills he’ll need to be a first stringer.
Injuries are part of the game and when he mentioned a fellow player that broke his collar bone then fell in the draft, it’s that doubt he’s got in his mind that’ll keep him on special teams. Mr. Ridley needs to be well informed that EVERY running back in the NFL has his basic skills so I doubt he’ll be setting any new rushing records for quite a while. I wonder if he remembers another fellow ball carrier named Billy Sims.
Before I signoff can I ask if anyone has seen the new dollars being paid to NFL owners from the various television networks? Everyone is well aware the CBA with the players expires in March yet the 32 emperors will be paid by ESPN an astonishing $1.1 BILLION PER YEAR for the next three years, although the actual amount will be closer to $2 BILLION a year!! DirecTV is paying $1 BILLION a year until 2014. Fox, CBS and NBC will also be anting up another $2 BILLION a year.
These amounts are contained in the NEW contracts just signed by these parties. The wording has also been changed to “payments are guaranteed for the first year, 2011, even if there’s a WORK STOPPAGE”. Pay close attention to the NEW words, WORK STOPPAGE. Nothing in the contract defines STOPPAGE. Both parties agree that even a LOCKOUT will be considered a WORK STOPPAGE!! Even though every contract for the past seventeen years has a clause stating the “owners MUST negotiate (make an effort in good faith) to MAXIMIZE REVENUE FOR PLAYERS” there’s nothing in these new contracts to pay any player, ONLY THE OWNERS!!
Gonna be a LONG, rough off-season,
Til next week… …
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