The end?

Six years ago I was a skinny, bushy haired kid that had just completed his sophomore year of college. Now, today I stand in front of you some 35 pounds heavier and a little thinner on top. Last night's series finale of LOST got me thinking of the journey I have made and am about to take.

In some ways a part of my life has died, but in another way I am just beginning. You see folks, as of today May 24th 2010:

I have officially become the Weekend Sports Anchor/Weekday Sportscaster at WETM NBC18 in Elmira, New York.



For the past twenty-five years of my life I have been blessed with good health, a great family and great friends. You will never be able to take those away from me, but now I must take away from myself home. Yes, I know I bitch about sleeping on pull out couches with my girlfriend, or having to listen to my mother constantly nag about something but I wouldn’t trade it in for anything.

My life’s lesson isn’t as deep or confusing as LOST was last night; actually it is pretty simple..... you always should continue to care. Care for what you love. Care for who you love. And most importantly care for yourself.


I can’t thank everyone, but I want each of you to know that you have played a very important role as to who I am today. Thank you to my parents for the continued support and for giving me strength to always follow my dream. Thank you to my brother and sister for being a pain in my ass and for knocking me down over and over but giving me your hand to get back up. Thank you to all my friends but most importantly to Doug. It was seeing you succeed that gave me the strength to go back and follow my dream. No matter what anyone says, you are a pro. Finally, thank you Kali. I am sure most of my friends reading this are still wondering how I found a lovely, smart and beautiful girl like you. You continue to keep me level headed and I will always love you.



If you haven’t stop reading now, I only have a little bit more to go. I want to end with a list. A list of 3 moments that have died but will continue to make me smile, but also 3 moments that will give me life in the future.


1) I would like to say that I went to the movies with a girl to watch the movie “walk to remember” but I must be honest, I didn’t. In fact I didn’t even watch it with a girl, nope… I sat in dorm room with 10 guys. Ten of W&J’s finest athletes sitting in the dark watching Mandy Moore, and making us weep (yes even Big Danny Yo shed a few tears). Now we would go on to do a lot of stupid things in our 4 yrs together, but that night a friendship was built that will never die.



2) It is not often my town gets recognized for anything. In fact when I go up to Elmira I am sure no one will even know where Homer City, PA is, but that’s ok. For one day, my best friend made not only his family proud but a town proud. Doug getting drafted showed that with a little luck (hell the kid batted .190 one summer and still the Mets took him) and a lot of hard work your dreams can come true. It may be over for him now, but Doug is not done. Continue to teach bud, because someday you will make a kid’s dream come true like you did mine.

3) Ever get a chance to hold a baby in your hands and see the joy it brings to the people around it? I have been lucky enough to experience this happiness three times within my family and soon a forth with little Mia Sacco soon to come out (not soon enough I am guessing huh Lori?). I will stick to being the uncle for now and a damn good one at that (just as long as I don’t have to change any crappy diapers)!




1) A little over a year ago I met Kali. I had one too many drinks and didn’t speak to her again for the next 4 months. Then one night I played the knight and rescued her from the dragons (or frat boys at chucks). Since that night I haven’t stop falling in love with her. I don’t know what tomorrow will bring but I know I won’t stop loving you.

2) Elmira, New York. For the next two years (maybe more) I will do my best to bring you the best sports coverage. Be patient, I still have a lot to learn, but know that each day I will give you my best. I also promise to try and lose my Western, PA accent, but I am sorry I will still be a die-hard Steelers, Pens & Bucco’s fan.



3) That my friends continue to stay close to me and that they too follow their dreams. That they realize that I am still only a phone call away, and anytime they want fantasy football advice to just call. That goes for you Ricc Brown; I may be even able to give you guys’ golf tips.



"Life is meaningless only if we allow it to be. Each of us has the power to give life meaning, to make our time and our bodies and our words into instruments of love and hope."

- Tom Head


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