[Harry Rex Vonner]

I do need to set the record straight on one thing and I need to make a formal apology to some hard working young men who are gifted athletes as well as excellent young men off the playing fields...In my back and forths with Harry Rex, I included the names of a couple of student athletes who in reality have been very successful in what really matters in life. What really matters to me is to set forth a goal, work as hard as you can to attain it, and do it in a respectable manner....That is the true definition of being successful...It's not all about being the best in the world at what we do, it's all about being the best that we can possibly make ourselves.

I wish that I had thought of a more tactful way to counter the arrogance of Mr. Vonner and his tastelessness. So to Mr. Towels and to Mr. Collinsworth please accept my sincere apologies....Comments where innocent bystanders get caught in the crossfire of message board banter are truly thoughtless and shameful, and my intentions were not to be behave in that manner when it comes to these fine young men......


Dad burn it Harry, knock this crap off, so someone else doesn't get tempted to follow suit.

You are correct, Bob Seger. It is game day and time for all the digging, though most tongue in cheek, to end. Loyalties are passionate and that is obvious from the posts. Trying to "inflame" those passions is just a part of the pregame ritual. There should never be an intention to be hateful.

Therefore, as game time approaches, let's hope that all teams play their best, that everyone leaves the game without serious injury (there will be bumps and bruises), may the better teams win, may we all look forward to another week of preparation for the next round, and may we all realize that this is merely a game played by youngsters who enjoy the competition. Finally, let's not forget that there are far more important situations and events going on around us each day.

Good luck to all. And, I'll say this- if a passionate and loyal fan base is an integral ingredient for a winner, Johnson Central will be hard to beat. Finally, my Bob Seger, you cut deep when you compared old Harry to Obama and Carney. That is undoubtedly the ultimate shot.