He's a player you only miss when he's not playing

I have to choose my words carefully because I don't want to sound like one of those who goes on about how things were better in my day.

When I got drafted I was sitting at home with my Mom watching the draft live on the internet when my name popped up on the screen. We both jumped up in joy and I immediately called my Dad who was out of town for work. Everyone was thrilled and then about 10 minutes late Matt Anderson (the Marlins scout who drafted me) called to give me the news as well and to start negotiating a contract.

I started playing well and felt comfortable. That season a set a Jamestown record of consecutive innings pitched with out a walk. (40 2\3 innings, i think) and was named Jamestown Pitcher of the Year.

Football needs its roots, it needs its connection with the supporters. But those in charge seem to think they can do without them.

It's the only way we can lose, irrespective of the result.

There's a famous saying: "If you pass the square ball in your own defensive third it must not be intercepted."