Jordan's HS coach bailed out by journalist

[Boom_70]

By the way, I talked to Bob Ryan on the phone once.

I've spoken to Mike Lupica a few times.

 

[jr/shotglass]

Hey, Boom, if I start doing the superior dance, will you follow?

 

[Boom_70]

Hey, Boom, if I start doing the superior dance, will you follow?

I'm in Shottie. This can be a good time passer until Lake gets cleared. I'll start:
I once talked to Joe Paterno.

 

[jr/shotglass]

I can outdo that!

I defended him!

 

[Boom_70]

I can outdo that!

I defended him!

Oh yeah, I once talked to typefitter and he did not know it was Boom. Made me chuckle.

 

[jr/shotglass]

... and scene. :)

 

[dixiehack]

I said something in earshot of Michael Wilbon.

What that proves, I don't know.

 

[jr/shotglass]

That's the right idea. It means you can do the superior dance too.

 

[brandonsneed]

About 16 hours left to donate.

http://www.indiegogo.com/showpopsomelove

Thanks, all.

 

[3OctaveFart]

I'll donate a C if the guy comes here and explains his reasoning.

 

[brandonsneed]

His reasoning for what, exactly? Sorry to sound dumb, just a little confused by what you mean.

 

[3OctaveFart]

His approach to the column.
We have been promised he will come.
Feels like Linus waiting for the Great Pumpkin.

 

[Boom_70]

About 16 hours left to donate.

http://www.indiegogo.com/showpopsomelove

Thanks, all.

What will happen first? Will Lake be cleared by the "SJ TSA" or will the "Pops" fundraiser be shuttered?

 

[brandonsneed]

He said he still can't log on, but said he'll send me some stuff to post here for you in a minute.

 

[brandonsneed]

In the meantime, he also gave an interview on the radio about it a couple weeks ago. I transcribed it: http://brandonsneed.com/home/2012/8/15/helping-pop-herring.html

Yes, it's a link to my own blog. Sorry, not trying to pimp myself in all this. I'd copy and paste more selectively but I'm kind of swamped right now.

 

[brandonsneed]

Here's Tom on the column:

I addressed the column to Jordan because of his tremendous wealth and power, and because he'd called the guy out in a negative way. Hoped he would take the chance to help someone who's helpless -- someone with whom he has a personal connection. Close the circle. It's America. Free country. Jordan can do whatever he wants, of course. All I can do is ask.

And Tom on why he's trying to help Pop:

He's mentally ill and living in squalor. He sleeps on the floor of a bug-infested house. None of this is his fault. He was a good man before he got sick. We can't cure him, but we can help him live just a little more comfortably. Thanks in advance for your generosity.

 

[Boom_70]

If Pops is mentally ill with limited funds shouldn't he be able to go Medicaid Title 19 and qualify for assisted living?

Lakes fundraising efforts are certainly admirable but in reality the money raised won't last long. Lake might better help Pops by helping him file all the title 19 paperwork and getting him into an assisted living home where he can be properly cared for.

 

[Drip]

This may sound cold but I know a few people like Pop. They say they are fine. Who am I to judge another's happiness. The same with Pop, I don't hear him crying that Jordan owes him anything. I hear others saying it, but not Pop.