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Old 07-28-2010, 01:22 PM   #1
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There's No Escaping Sports

Nice article by Steve Rushin who I used to enjoy reading in SI. Even includes a Cincinnati twist.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...siextra_072810

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When my Uncle John (Bullet) Burns died in Cincinnati in April, he was buried with his beloved Xavier University basketball tickets in his breast pocket and a can of Cincinnati's finest beer, Hudepohl Delight, at his side. Uncle John wasn't taking any chances on the veracity of the polka title, "In Heaven There is No Beer."
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Old 07-28-2010, 01:44 PM   #2
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Excellent read. Thanks, RichRed.

Follow the link to www.steverushin.com and read his 2007 Marquette commencement speech. Priceless.
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Old 07-28-2010, 02:29 PM   #3
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Excellent read. Thanks, RichRed.

Follow the link to www.steverushin.com and read his 2007 Marquette commencement speech. Priceless.
That was fantastic, Roy - so it's my turn to thank you!
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Old 07-28-2010, 07:44 PM   #4
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Just read the commencement speech. Pretty awesome
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Solid effort. You're allowed to remain my brother.
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