welcome to my world

Greetings...

When my sons were younger, and the internet was just starting to take off, I often told them that "just because you CAN write doesn't mean you should." With so many people screaming, as a professional sportswriter, I didn't want to get lost in the noise.

But the time has come.

Starting at age 15, I spent 18 years as an award-winning sportswriter and editor -- plus another season as communications director with a professional basketball team. When I was sports editor in Opelousas, Louisiana, with a 6-day-a-week daily, I wrote columns four or five days a week. I've covered World Series games, Super Bowls, NCAA basketball tournament games, high school and college events galore. I've even been on raids with agents of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries. Always had opinions, always will. And since a dear friend (that's you, Charlie!) once encouraged me to get back into sports writing "because you write it with such passion." Well, here I am.

I readily admit I'm a bit of a homer. I'm a stockholder in the Green Bay Packers ("It's just a worthless piece of paper," says my wife. We all know bragging rights are priceless). I know Da Bears still suck. I hate the St. Louis Cardinals and their smugness. I find the Whining Irish of Notre Dame to be overrated. My Uncle Doc called them the Goddamn Yankees, and for years I thought that was their name. I enjoy fantasy football and baseball seasons. Opening Day in Milwaukee is a tradition with my oldest that has continued for 22 years, starting when he was 4 -- though I attended more than a few prior to that. I love the Badgers, Brewers & Packers (Bucks to a minor extent). So, no, there are times I won't be impartial. There are other times I will.

I'm keeping this blog wide open. It might not always dwell on sports, and I'm sure you won't always agree with my views, but if it gets you thinking, that's the goal.

Enjoy the ride. I know I will.

Jimbo