As seen on the Rochester Press Box Damage control. It's an important part of what sports organizations do. There's always someone in position to compromise the integrity of the operation. It's a business obligation to root out the problem and limit its impact. Ordinarily it goes like this. A written statement of denial is issued. Any culpability … [Read more...] about Pucko: Damage Control
Pucko's Unfinished Business
Pucko: The Case for Tom Sestak
As seen on The Rochester Press Box With the 132nd pick of the 1962 American Football League Draft, the Buffalo Bills select Tom Sestak. Tight end. McNeese State. Extra credit if you knew McNeese State was in Louisiana. There were 34 rounds in the 1962 AFL draft. Sestak was chosen in the 19th. He was shifted to defensive tackle and he is, the … [Read more...] about Pucko: The Case for Tom Sestak
Pucko: When Losers Win
As seen on the Rochester Press Box When the Rochester Red Wings lost a franchise record 19 straight games earlier this month, a couple of things happened. First there was no noticeable drop-off in attendance, in fact the games actually became more compelling as the team tried to stop the streak. And second, the fans remained supportive. When the Wings finally won; … [Read more...] about Pucko: When Losers Win
Pucko: Holding Onto the Dream
As seen on the Rochester Press Box I wanted to talk to Rochester Red Wings first baseman Joey Meneses. I wanted to ask him what it was like to play professional baseball in Zebulon, North Carolina; Jackson, Mississippi; Portland, Worcester, Allentown and Rochester. Mexico and Japan. I wanted to ask him what it was like to hold on to the unrequited dream of playing in the … [Read more...] about Pucko: Holding Onto the Dream
Pucko: Bill Russell’s Rochester Connection
As seen on The Rochester Press Box There's not much to know about Sihugo Green He was a basketball star at Duquesne University in the 1950s. He had an unspectacular NBA career that lasted parts of eight seasons and fails to include any memorable moments. He died young, at age 47, of cancer, some 42 years ago. So why do we care today? Because he holds an important, albeit … [Read more...] about Pucko: Bill Russell’s Rochester Connection