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Chattanooga FC Chairman Davis Grizzard drops by SDH AM to talk about the news that came out of the club last week where the Grizzard family is taking care of the year one finnances of the MLS NEXT program- plus an update on the program itself and its growth

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 11th loss in their last 12 home games at Steinbrenner Field as they blow a 5-1 lead in the 8th inning to lose 7-6 in 10 innings. Plus the Buccaneers have rookie minicamp this weekend and we answer your mailbag questions on Josh Grizzard, Jadeveon Clowney and Shane McClanahan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a glorious Wednesday it is. Enjoy the first Sage episode of this week. The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts or Podbean.com. Many other platforms, too. A […] The post Ira Kaufman Asks, ‘Can Josh Grizzard Screw This Up?' Talks Todd Bowles' And The Schedule, John Spytek Revelations, YAC, And Much More appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com.

Ira is joined by special guest host Rock Riley for today's episode as the draft sits eight days away. The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts or Podbean.com. […] The post Ira Kaufman Talks Safety And Edge Rusher At No. 19, Josh Grizzard, And Much More appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com.

Sage Ira is on injured reserve today with the flu but the Joes take his place and share a Josh Grizzard interview and more. The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above […] The post Talking Free Agency And Luke Goedeke Contract Rumblings, An Interview With Josh Grizzard, And More appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com.

Super Bowl weekend with The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports. Enjoy! The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts or Podbean.com, Other platforms, too. A family business since 1960, […] The post Ira Kaufman Talks Tristan Wirfs Revelations, Josh Grizzard Status, Inside The 2025 Hall Of Fame Selection, Super Bowl Picks, And More appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com.

Sage Ira and Joe give all kinds of takes after spending an hour with new Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard. Plenty more on the Bucs buffet, too. Enjoy! The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill […] The post Ira Kaufman Talks Josh Grizzard Introduction, Myles Garrett Trade Likelihood & Cost, And Much More appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers new OC Josh Grizzard's introduction and what to expect from the Bucs offense this year. Plus a couple of assistant coaches get promotions, a Super Bowl preview and the Lightning beat the Senators again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat and Aaron play audio from Josh Grizzard's introduction presser yesterdayas well as on The Drive with TKras in which Tampa Bay's new OC spoke on his rise to OC and his relationship with Baker Mayfield.

TKras was joined by Bucs OC Josh Grizzard; what can we expect from this Bucs offense next season, and what are his expectations?

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Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers promoting Josh Grizzard as their new Offensive Coordinator as the players are excited. Plus Liam Coen was denied permission to speak to assistant coaches for lateral moves to Jacksonville, the Bucs player at the Pro Bowl and the Lightning get a point on Saturday night vs. the Islanders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Jaguars asking permission to talk to Buccaneers Assistant GM Mike Greenberg about their GM position, new OC Josh Grizzard hires a passing game coordinator he's familiar with, could the Bucs trade for Myles Garrett and the Rays trade for local kid Alex Faedo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Pat and Aaron continiue their discussion on Bucs new OC Josh Grizzard and focus on the continuity within the locker room. Can we expect even more growth from Baker and the offense in 2025?

TKras discussed the latest on the Bucs LIVE from New Orleans at Radio Row. What did Bucs QB Baker Mayfield and WR Mike Evans have to say about their new OC?

Pat and Aaron continue their review of the Bucs Josh Grizzard hire as their new OC. Baker Mayfield ended up getting some continuity in the form of his 3rd down coach from last season, but was it his first choice? Find out here.

Last week we celebrated Coen's return to Tampa — only to be hit with a...

Last week we celebrated Coen's return to Tampa — only to be hit with a...

Chris Mathis and Casey Warner discuss the pros and cons of Josh Grizzard at OC

Chris Mathis & Casey Warner discuss the Bucs promotion of Josh Grizzard to OC. Get here!

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have officially promoted Josh Grizzard to offensive coordinator, keeping continuity on offense after Liam Coen's departure. But is this the right move? In this episode, we break down why Todd Bowles and Jason Licht chose to keep the system intact, how Grizzard's role as pass game coordinator helped shape the Bucs' offense in 2024, and what changes (if any) we can expect in 2025. Can Grizzard keep the offense rolling with Baker Mayfield and the Bucs' playmakers?

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Liam Coen being denied permission to talk with Buccaneers Offensive Line Coach Kevin Carberry, Todd Bowles interviews Josh Grizzard for the OC opening and the Rays sign Ha-Seong Kim to a 2-year deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In Episode 219 of Jigs & Bigs, join hosts Matt Thayer, RI Angler and owner of Klondike Custom Creations, and special guest cohost Ethan Grizzard, Georgia Angler and Dark Horse Tackle Pro Staffer, as they delve deep into the world of bladed jigs and spinnerbaits. Are they interchangeable lures, or are there specific situations where one outshines the other? Plus, learn valuable tips for maintaining your tackle and prolonging its lifespan Ethan Grizzard shares insights on Georgia's efforts to engage anglers with the diverse range of black bass species in the region, and recounts his unforgettable first tournament experience. Don't miss this dynamic discussion on fishing tactics, gear care, and exciting tournament adventures on Episode 219 of Jigs & Bigs! Jigs & Bigs Podcast June 2024 Nationwide Bass Slot Tournament on Fishing Chaos https://share.fishingchaos.com/tournament/a0T30qELMu5hv1103pcZ Jigs & Bigs Podcast June 2024 Nationwide Multi Species Scavenger Hunt on Fishing Chaos https://share.fishingchaos.com/tournament/TzmNzjmLZu65NR3mohS3 Subscribe to J&B on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgjclBaAYEl0Xrw9JKYNQg BUY HEAT YOUR MEAT: https://heatyourmeat.net/ Call the J+B Hotline! 1+ (413) 324-8519 Or email jigsandbigs413@gmail.com (Questions, comments, FTG, Stories from the bait shop, Broke on the Boat submissions, and more) BECOME A JIGHEAD HERE: https://rebrand.ly/bf8612 Check out our LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/jigsandbigs Thanks to our Show Partners! - Hookset Hoodlums - https://www.hooksethoodlums.com - Use code JIGSANDBIGS10 for 10% off at checkout!!! - Dark Horse Tackle - https://rebrand.ly/5p68yye [Save 15% off your first box in a Weekend Warrior or Dabble Pack month-month subscription using code JIGSANDBIGS15 at checkout or put together a BYOB and use the code JANDBBYOB25! - Omnia Fishing - https://omnia.direct/OmniaE-GiftCard [Save 15% off your FIRST order at Omnia Fishing!] - A-Bay Lure - https://abaylure.com [Use code Jigsandbigs to save 20% on your entire order] - Bay House Apartment - https://shorturl.at/fpRX8 - The Ship Motel - https://theshipmotel.com/ - Reaction Tackle - https://www.reactiontackle.com/JIGSANDBIGS - Three Belles Outfitters - https://rebrand.ly/zsdnchi - Torege Polarized Sunglasses - https://rebrand.ly/i2cqymx [Use code jigsandbigs10 to save 10% at checkout!] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jigsandbigs/support

THE FELLAS ARE BACK AND READY TO ROCK AND ROLL! Join the Wolf Pack of the Buccateers as they have a lot to cover on this Throwback / Thirsty Thursday! The Fellas Will Get Into: - Intro / Franchise Tag Window Open - Bucs Add Pass Game Coordinator - Gene Hot Seat Challenge - J LO ADDITION - Salary Cap GM Game TBT Version - Choose 1: Trade UP or Down in Round 1 - Final Word

As a parent, you will have to transition to becoming an empty nester at some point.And let's face it, it can be difficult.But this is also a space in between where you can rediscover your purpose, find new opportunities, and build new connections. In this episode, Dinine sits down with @Kelly Grizzard to discuss navigating being an ‘empty nester.' They talk about the emotional effects of empty nest syndrome, strategies for coping with this life change, the importance of focusing on personal growth during this period, and more.  Key Takeaways:How to manage the ‘empty nest syndrome'Focusing on self-discovery and new experiencesThe importance of maintaining connectionsResources:Dinine's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinine-sig-917784252/Kelly Grizzard's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellylambrecht/

Former Alabama basketball players Richard Hendrix and Rod Grizzard joined 3HL to talk about the success that Alabama has been having in basketball this season. You can listen to 3HL and 104.5 The Zone no matter where you are in the world. Just subscribe to our channel by clicking on the links below  104.5 The Zone App  Apple Store - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/104-5-the-zone/id383299700?mt=8  Google Play - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.airkast.WGFXFM   3HL on Apple Podcast  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3hl/id1103395659   3HL on Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/show/3O2pLdz4xu1GGc1ueCG9UD?si=475f849bc5274c78  3HL on Stitcher  https://listen.stitcher.com/yvap/?af_dp=stitcher://show/424124&af_web_dp=https://www.stitcher.com/show/424124&deep_link_value=stitcher://show/424124  3HL on Podchaser  https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/3hl-503331 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Alabama basketball players Richard Hendrix and Rod Grizzard joined 3HL to talk about the success that Alabama has been having in basketball this season. You can listen to 3HL and 104.5 The Zone no matter where you are in the world. Just subscribe to our channel by clicking on the links below  104.5 The Zone App  Apple Store - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/104-5-the-zone/id383299700?mt=8  Google Play - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.airkast.WGFXFM   3HL on Apple Podcast  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3hl/id1103395659   3HL on Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/show/3O2pLdz4xu1GGc1ueCG9UD?si=475f849bc5274c78  3HL on Stitcher  https://listen.stitcher.com/yvap/?af_dp=stitcher://show/424124&af_web_dp=https://www.stitcher.com/show/424124&deep_link_value=stitcher://show/424124  3HL on Podchaser  https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/3hl-503331 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Visit Bentonville team is in the studio with Kayla Grizzard,  founder of Perry Ryan Theater Company, which is hosting "From Broadway with Love" in the Great Hall at Crystal Bridges on Feb. 17 and 18 starting at 7:30 p.m. Kayla talks about her experience moving from New York City to Bentonville and why she founded Perry Ryan Theater Company, calling on friends from Broadway and Off Broadway to bring an elevated musical theater experience to the city.  For more information about upcoming performances, follow the theater company on Instagram @perryryantc. 

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Lewis McDonald Grizzard Jr. was an American writer and humorist, known for his Southern demeanor and commentary on the American South.

Elizabeth shares an incredible story of her family's journey out of Communist Laos. Her story begins with a riveting tale about a middle-of-the-night escape from a prison camp. The mother and father navigate the jungle in the middle of the night and think they have finally succeeded, only being captured again. For years she has lived in America as an entrepreneur, author, and speaker, and she is sharing her story with our listeners. It's an inspiring story of hope and encourages listeners never to give up and remain persistent. Listeners of TL10%, if you want to start your day with a boost of gratitude, listen to Elizabeth share her story. Book Links: https://www.amazon.com/My-Journey-America-Escape-Communist/dp/1519751184 Speaking Engagement Requests: https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.c.grizzard Mentioned in this episode: 1on1 App Information https://www.thinkmovethrive.com/1on1-app/

My guest is Peter Stoddard who has authored two books about Lewis Grizzard.   Peter is on a mission to educate those too young to remember on one of the most brilliant writers who ever lived.  Peter has also has been a master of stirring up great memories of those of us who were fortunate enough to read his columns as he wrote them, read his books when they were released and listen as he entertain people from stages all over the United States.    Included is an audio clip of Lewis on stage and also a reading of one of his most famous columns. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/robert-b-goddard/message

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It's an action-packed minute as Grizzard ties Joe up in the toy factory, Cornelia writes an urgent letter to Santa, two reindeer get the flu, and Dooley goes over the preparations for the next Christmas.  All this plus the return of Sad Santa.  Join us as we discuss Minute 93 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985).   Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

Language warning (BZ earns this movie its PG rating this minute)! BZ and Towzer hear a sneeze from the basement and go investigate.  Joe is caught and BZ orders Grizzard to  “PARK THIS KID ON ICE”! The reasoning in the movie is unclear, but the reason as revealed in the book may surprise you! Join us as we discuss Minute 89 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985).   Our Podcast Website: bit.ly/3jWsLfr

Mark Bradley of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution remembers being intimidated at sharing press boxes with the likes of Lewis Grizzard, Furman Bisher, Dave Kindred and numerous other giants of the sportswriting industry. Bradley gradually developed a style all his own and is known as one of the best of his craft in sports column writing -- especially when facing murderous deadlines. What was it like to sit next to Grizzard and his old-school typewriter in a press box? What was it like doing a story on the holder for Kevin Butler's 60-yard field goal that beat Clemson in 1984?  What's it like being told by Hawks coach Mike Fratello that he's done with you, that "you stabbed me in the heart?" What was it like, seven years ago, hearing that Steve Spurrier waged figurative war on him after Bradley wrote (accurately, as it turned out) that Spurrier might not last much longer at South Carolina? What's it like dealing with the vast modern-day restrictions on media access that make it much more difficult to develop relationships with the people you cover? Bradley is a trove of entertaining anecdotes from his decades spent telling the world what he thinks. He also gives his take on what he think will happen in Saturday night's mammoth showdown between Clemson and Georgia.        

A few years ago, a friend brought me a gift. An autographed copy of Lewis Grizzard's Kathy Sue Loudermilk, I Love You. Grizzard, you might recall, was the widely read, widely popular columnist for the Atlanta Constitution. Syndicated in over 450 newspapers, author of 25 books, stand-up comic, he was a one-man-minientertainment industry. My friend found it in a pile of used books. He gave the gift, he said, because my writing reminded him of Lewis. I took it as a compliment. Grizzard, made a boatload of money off collections of his columns. The story is told that he wanted...Article Link

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Lewis Grizzard was a humorist and Southern original. Peter Stoddard writes about the late newspaper columnist in his book, “Lewis Grizzard: The Dawg That Did Not Hunt.” Cinco de Mayo arrives and we share some of the most-loved Mexican restaurants in Alabama. ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit returns to weigh in on the quarterback situation at Florida State, and how the conference is not up to par with college baseball. Also, host Jon Rawl could have played golf with ‘90s country music starlet Chely Wright.

Friend of the show Glenn Grizzard joins the boys to shoot the breeze about the NFL Draft and Costaki comes out of the gate with a hot take on Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. @QuickSnapsShow ( https://twitter.com/QuickSnapsShow ) @AaronHodges ( https://twitter.com/aaronhodges ) @FunnyCostaki ( https://twitter.com/funnycostaki ) Patreon.com/quicksnaps for video and bonus material 0:45 - Costaki's Hot Take 6:00 - Aaron Rodgers Entitlement 10:40 - Glenn joins us for some NFL Draft Reaction 28:20 - More Draft talk: Chicago Bears, New York Giants, Jacksonville Jaguars, Atlanta Falcons 40:00 - Speaking Toddler and Foreign Languages 42:50 - All Pro Lines Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quick-snaps-comedy-and-football/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Stacey is joined by legendary Alabama Men's Basketball player Rod Grizzard to discuss his time in Tuscaloosa and also gives his thoughts on this year's team!Follow Stacey on Twitter @BlackwoodTTSFollow Rod on Twitter @evrybdylvsGrizzHead over to www.tidetalksports.com for all the latest in Alabama Athletics.Do all your online betting at www.betonline.agFor the best sneakers visit www.ebay.com/sneakersLet them know you heard about them from the Tide Talk Podcast on the Bleav Podcast Network!

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   If you grew up in the south or even have been a fan of comedy journalism, mainly during the eighties, you may recognize the name of the man I want to pay tribute to in this episode.    The writing style from which I draw my inspiration, at least the style you’re used to hearing and reading, was a constant companion of mine during my teen years. And it came from none other than a small town Georgia boy who grew up to make a name for himself as a journalist and best selling author. I’m talking about one Mr. Lewis Grizzard.    A review of this podcast recently compared me to him and while I would never plunge my torchlight in the same ground next to his, I have to say it was an honor to even be mentioned in the same sentence with a writer and comedian that held so much sway over my formative years.    I’ve recently decided to read back through his enormous and rich catalogue of work and thought I might start here with what I can only hope will be seen as a fitting memorial to, in my humble opinion, a southern literary genius.     I’m Michael Blackston and this is a special tribute episode of Funny Messy Life. _________________________      He’s been gone for a while now - since 1994 to be exact, but it still seems like yesterday that I anxiously awaited every publication of the newspaper out of Atlanta on the day that the new article was due from the man who hailed from Moreland, Georgia ... Lewis Grizzard.    He was an opinionated cuss and left no stone unturned when it came to the culture of the day.    I remember seeing his name on books in the school library and my uncle had a few of them on his bookshelf, but they didn’t mean much to me until I realized at fourteen that the world of literature was a magical place - a real one - a safe one where I could go amid the turmoil of my angst and difficulty understanding what was happening to me mentally and physically. I would find some solace in fiction, primarily Stephen King, and also a little Dean Koontz here and there, but my greatest discovery came when I first checked out a book titled, Don’t Sit Under The Grits Tree With Anyone Else But Me. It might a sound corny or cliche’, but his stories took me back to my own childhood, even then when I was still in it, to a simpler time. They were places I recognized because although I was still young, there were things I realized were gone for good and Lewis Grizzard had given me a tangible way to relive them, or something like it, as often as I wanted. Bike rides down old, forgotten roads in the woods, playing in creeks with my buddies and planning all of the awesome stuff we were going to do when we grew up. I was starting to have to make the real plans by the time I discovered Lewis Grizzard and there was a bit of a gut check for me that those innocent days had melted into a time when mistakes could be way more costly.    Mr. Grizzard was known for his outlandish titles, a lot of times compiled from past articles in The Constitution. That’s what we Georgians called the aforementioned newspaper. The full name of the paper is the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Some of the more hoity-toity folks who were already getting pedicures instead of cutting their toenails with a pocket knife called it, The AJC, and now that’s pretty much the go-to. Some of his other books, though, were biopic, such as If I Ever Get Back To Georgia, I’m Gonna Nail My Feet To The Ground. Mr. Grizzard unashamedly laid out his childhood and early adulthood for the world to see and he did it in a way that brought both laughter and tears. I’ll never forget the day one of his new books was announced. I remember it like it was yesterday. It was a book dedicated to things of a sexual nature called, Don’t Bend Over In The Garden, Granny, You Know Them Taters Got Eyes and my grandmother was appalled.  She was never one of his fans, but she didn’t miss an article and our conversations about what he’d most recently written gave us a tie to bind our generations together.     I think that’s what drew me to him from the start. He was real. He told you what he thought and didn’t care if you disagreed. In those days, political correctness was a thing of fantasy. Unicorns and fuzzy-headed trolls sliding down rainbows were the only companions of the politically correct because back then, you could be you. It didn’t make you right all the time, but by heavens, you were entitled to your own opinion and if somebody didn’t like it, then they could just keep on walking, preferably north or west, to be with your kind. Around here, I believe he would have argued, we cherish our mamas, respect our daddies, love women the way Christ loves the church, and allow people to think for themselves. There ain’t no dang room for forcing our beliefs on people, so we don’t. An if’n ya don’t like it, then BYE! I relish those days and I won’t give any more commentary on the disintegration of common sense or the concept of Live and let live. All I will say is that Lewis Grizzard would have had plenty of opinions on the matter and while I’m not happy he’s gone from us, I’m glad he didn’t have to see our world come to what it has.    He got plenty of pushback from his writings at the time, though, even without the cancel culture of today.    He had his share of detractors, especially his ex-wives, of which there were more than one. One of them even wrote a book of her own about him and their time together, chronicling many of his bad qualities, and I guess he had it coming. I don’t remember exactly to what degree, but he gave the women in his life reason to seek literary revenge, I think. But there were other Grizzard non-fans as well. I don’t think my grandmother particularly liked his sense of humor. Females tended to find him quite chauvinistic and I could always see their point. But reading him, I think I understood where he was coming from most of the time. He was just trying to be funny, but he was hard-headed and the more he got called out for his views that sometimes seemed backward or too far behind the times, the more he reveled getting the reader’s dander up. I always looked at it as a game of tug of war between Lewis and those who didn’t understand him.    Ok, so if you’re one of those who are familiar with Lewis Grizzard and would have tugged the rope on the side of Team I-Don’t-Understand-Him, let me remind you that there are a ton of women who enjoyed his work. My wife is one of them and I was surprised when once she started reading his books, she chewed through one after the other until there was nothing left. She’s even showed interest in reading through all again with me.    My wife is not very surface-minded. She looks deeper into the meaning behind a thing to try and find the heart of it and in the writing of Lewis Grizzard, she found the same things I did.    He was a great appreciator of southern culture and tradition. He talked a comical game against the likes of Yankees and Florida Gators, but I believe that if given the opportunity, he would have invited them into the front porch into a big, old, wooden rocker that might have a fresh coat of white paint or might just as well have been weathered by wind and time, and shared stories with them over a tall, perfect glass of sweet tea. When the Bible mentions nectar, that’s what it’s talking about. Southern sweet tea.    Lewis Grizzard loved his family. He wrote about his mama with dignity and respect and a devotion to her that knew no bounds. He wrote an entire book about his father, titled, My Daddy Was A Pistol And I’m A Son Of A Gun. That book had a profound effect on me and helped me to realize the power jerking tears violently from the eyes of readers with stories that relate and require an emotional response. That book made me cry over and over again because of the love and respect he held for his father. The way he opened up to his audience was pure trust.    There were characters he called back to from his childhood again and again. Names I’ll never forget, like Cordie Mae Poovey and Waymon C. Wanamaker, Jr. a great American, and the voluptuous Kathy Sue Loudermilk. The tales of their antics buried deep in my memory and I found myself right alongside them as I read on, never thinking about the fact that some day I would try to retell my own childhood stories in a way that maybe - just maybe - took my readers and listeners into that same magical space where they could be there right beside us as the old rope swing broke or we conned my cousin’s neighbors out of their change to buy cigarettes. Each one of them just another member of the gang, breathing dust kicked up from the red Georgia clay and sweating granny beads onto our necks in the summer heat.    We had other things in common that made a connection for me; a love and loyalty to our sports teams, for one. We both eagerly awaited the first kickoff of the college football season when the mighty Dawgs of UGA take the field and hunker down to lay a stompin’ on whoever dares to step cleat ‘Tween The Hedges. He was a devoted Dawg fan who, if I’m remembering rightly, never missed being in the stadium during the home games. He didn’t live long enough to see the Braves take the World Series, but I feel like he was there anyway. I thought of him when the play was made to win it all in ‘95. I cried like a baby in my wife’s arms. Silly, I know. A grown man acting that way over a game, but it had been such a long, hard-fought road to get there, and I think maybe some of those tears were on his behalf. I doubt I’m the only one who thought of Lewis Grizzard on that day.    Lastly, he was an American. Agree with him politically and philosophically or not, there was no denying he loved his country. His daddy fought for it and he believed in the principles of life, liberty, and freedom that were the foundations of that fight. If you wanted to get him riled up, speak poorly about the United States of America. He’d fight you tooth and nail because he knew he owed that - I think we all do - to the men and women who, like his father, gave blood and so many, their lives to make sure our great nation thrived and held strong to the ideals it was founded upon.    I strongly urge you to seek out his writing or even his standup comedy. I had the privilege of seeing him do his routine live once. I was a teenager and I went to the concert alone. I wanted to be, just once, in the same mom room with the man who had such a profound impact on my life - a man who had a heart valve replaced with the valve from a pig’s heart, then wrote a book about it. They Tore Out My Heart And Stomped That Sucker Flat, it was called.    In case you’re interested, here are just a few of the other titles I haven’t mentioned in this piece, but this list is by no means, all of them. If you’re a binge reader and like to devour everything an author has produced, you’re in for a treat. *Kathy Sue Loudermilk, I Love You *Won’t You Come Home Billy Bob Bailey? *If Love Were Oil, I’d Be About A Quart Low *Shoot Low Boys, They’re Riding Shetland Ponies    Like I said, there are many more, but I’ll let you be the one to discover them. That’s part of the allure of the man.    The reviewer of this podcast I mentioned earlier, called me the Lewis Grizzard of our time. It’s such an an honor that they recognized him in my writing to be sure, and it was an unsolicited response, but I have to respectfully disagree. I know the person who made that review and he will understand why. The reason is simply this:    There has never been and never will be another Lewis Grizzard.

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