Nooner w/Dave LaMont

10/01/2024

My Pete Rose story:

During the mid 1990's I was co-hosting a reasonably popular morning show on WQAM called "The First Team". At the time, Joe Rose was my partner. We were invited to a "celebrity" golf charity event and while I was sitting in my cart waiting to get going, someone walked over to me and said "Hey, Pete Rose would like to say hi".

I thought that was cool, it means he's a listener. I certainly know about him as a ballplayer. manager and all the rest.

I walk over, he warmly greets me. We've never met. In less than 30 seconds, he brought up an NFL game he gambled on involving the Raiders.

Not a lot of self awareness there to say the least! This was way before we had betting available everywhere.

Also, few debates get me to tune out faster than whether or not he belongs in the Hall of Fame. It's the same argument on both sides with no new information.

It is also mildly ironic the Hall put out a social media post on his death tonight.

09/29/2024

I am not surprised Nick Saban and Bill Belichick are as good as they are on TV.
(PS-most of you know this, but I live in South Florida, where the mere mention of those two names cause a spike in blood pressure prescriptions)
If you've ever seen them interviewed in a relaxed setting for NFL Films or a one on one talk, their knowledge and love for the game and its history comes out. Great leaders tend to be clear communicators and both certainly were when they coached. I like watching them.

I still don't know if that ball was caught Friday night. Thanks to all the Zapruder loyalists for the hundreds of freeze frames that just added to the confusion.

I have no clue what has happened to Florida State football. It just can't be because Jordan Travis was a one man team.

Certainly the Dolphins appreciate all of us General Managers trying to tell them whom to sign as the backup to the backup to the backup QB. Mystery why they won't listen to us...

I have lived in this area for nearly 50 years and you only think Hurricanes affect beach areas, coastlines, etc. What has happened in Georgia, Tennessee and the mountains (!?) in NC just blows my mind. Still can't talk my wife into a move to Las Vegas though.

09/16/2024

On the 7th day God created the original lineup of Journey and God said “Good heavens Steve Perry might be the best ever.”

Journey Feeling That Way-Antime 1978

08/31/2024

Maybe, just maybe it will be better than 7-6 for Miami. They finally have a quarterback that can…move. Makes a difference doesn’t it?

08/10/2024

Important reminder: The only important part of the football exhibition season is avoiding major injuries to major people.

04/26/2024

Welcome back to the NFL Draft. We’re through the first four hours and the Commissioner has taken an adrenaline shot directly to his heart so he can announce the second overall pick.

Shut up and start the draft…please

04/16/2024

No man on this earth more qualified than Jay Rokeach to tell you CBS should have put the Billy Joel re-broadcast at 9:00 on Saturday, not Friday. Dummies

04/16/2024

I demand all pro sports draft shows be as tightly run as the WNBA broadcast. Straight to the point, the desk has only three announcers plus one interviewer in the wings. Picks are coming in bunches of three and four so no waiting what seems like hours for selections. Analysts are prepared and focused, taking little time to make their points (not that's there is much time, which is great). It's all steak, no sizzle. The network and the league also understood a load of new viewers are tuned in tonight. Well done all around. I'm going to remember this when the first round of the NFL draft takes four hours.

PS-you can get your Indiana Fever Caitlin Clark jersey now at WNBA.com :)

04/11/2024

LAPD can officially suspend the search for the real killer.

03/31/2024

Sorry Joe Casale, but it’s Story Time again.
The Washington Capitals were born in 1974 and won 8 of 80 games in year one. I ought to know as I attended a few at the Capital Centre that year, thanks to my Dad.

We moved in 1975 but my affection remains. Tonight is my first Caps home game in 49 years. Made even better by the company

03/28/2024

https://x.com/allamerican202/status/1772820684453859759?s=46&t=4Nq2cS7RyZvy6xZw9A2WBg

This is Journey. Accept NO substitute

02/29/2024

As my pal Joe Casale likes to write…”it’s story time”

That’s Richard Lewis, 10 years ago in “The Paul and Young Ron” studio promoting his appearance at the Hard Rock Improv (miss that place) You may notice a photo of me, as that was my seat when I dropped by.
Lewis noticed it too. He began riffing on the photo, wondering who this “German, A***n bastard” was. (sidebar, until I found out my heritage in 2017, I thought I was German because I was blond and loved being on time…I’m Irish-Scottish).

I walked in and the abuse continued. Hilarious of course. I can’t remember the back and forth and I doubt there’s a recording of it. Too bad.
During a break, he autographed my “Curb Your Enthusiasm” book, joining Susie, Jeff, Cheryl and yes, LD himself on the page. I can’t write what he wrote because I may wind up in FB jail but I treasure it.

After the show, the Improv manager that brought him in said Richard was inviting me and a guest to catch a show that weekend. I of course accepted but before I could go, Jennifer Johnston LaMont and Ia side excursion. Drake and his American Heritage team were playing for the 5A state title that morning in Lakeland. It was a roaring success, they blew out a team from Tallahassee to win states. Party at Mindy Welch’s house in Orlando!

Not for me. After toasting the new champs, I drove home, then met my dear friend David Lemmon and we went to the Improv.

We were led to the front row, close enough to touch the stage, with a bottle of wine on ice waiting. Lewis was of course brilliant and even used our table to rest his Diet Coke can. He even fist bumped Big Dave. One unbelievable day of uninterrupted joy.

RIP Richard. You meant a lot in our house and our hearts.

02/27/2024

A very Happy Birthday to someone whose career I admire greatly. Plus he’s an even better person. When I grow up I hope I get to be Tim Brando!

02/12/2024

You have to kill them. Niners couldn’t Whatever it takes, they do it. Deserving champions

02/11/2024

You know how college football mascots or cheer teams sometimes do a push up for every point?
My proposal is CBS show a Taylor Swift shot per point. Hopefully enough heads will explode that the herd gets thinned a bit.

01/29/2024

https://x.com/nfloncbs/status/1751814787908976673?s=46&t=4Nq2cS7RyZvy6xZw9A2WBg