Kids end up having to walk home, find their own rides or not participate in sports, or drama, or even stay late for IA [an after school tutoring program].

They wanted more opportunities for kids to play organized sports.

I work fairly long hours, plus I have a wife and kids at home. I just don't have the time to grind for 10 hours a day to get to the fun content in most games, I had rather spend a little real-world cash.

I was like a number of athletes. I was intoxicated by the whole aura and drama of sports and really didn't understand the implications of what education would mean in your life. I was a latecomer in terms of what I've been able to do.

They're really the best of the best of all three sports. Whoever takes home the Best in Show award walks away with a dog that's going to go down in history.

He (John) wanted to make the arena better for its users while finding a home for our sports hall of fame. I will be thinking of him constantly during construction, as will many people. His example and memory will make it bitter sweet indeed, but very pride-filled.