My name is Chris Arneson and I am a 20 year old junior at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington. While you might not be familiar with Wazzu, our biggest claim to fame is producing NFL Hall of Fame quarterback and all around class act, Ryan Leaf. Wazzu is also known for cheese and the rolling hills that surround the campus known as the Palouse. I am the man for this job because I know sports and the show’s history better than anyone. I have been watching/listening to ATHreligiously since I was in junior high, making it the longest relationship of my adolescence.
1. With my incarnation of NBA commissioner Adam Silver, I would use this team to immediately relocate an NBA franchise to Seattle. The Supersonics were an integral part of the city for more than 40 years. I have fond memories of driving across the 520 floating bridge (before it was tolled) to Key Arena with my Dad to watch “The Glove” Gary Payton, Ray Allen, RashardLewis and company. Sure the Bucks and Kings were justbought, blocking a possible move to Seattle. While an expansion team is not recommended as it would further dilute the league’s talent pool, cities like Atlanta, Orlando, and Charlotte perennially have low attendance figures. In the end, I would relocate the Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets to Seattle as they do not have a long history in the city and have not been supported particularly well. And once MJ sees the golf courses out here, relocating this team will be like shooting fish in a barrel.
2. If Derek Jeter’s Retirement Tour passed through Pullman, I would give him a one year membership at hot yoga. I know he has trouble meeting women, I figured it’s a nice gesture.
Here is a list of Around the Horn Gift Store ideas:
• Woody Paige Wheel of Fortune – Spin for crazy fun options like: Hear a recording of Woody Paige singing Tennessee’s “Rocky Top” and recite as many games from last year’s NFL schedule as you can!
• J.A. Adande Lounge Guest List – Imagine what it would be like to rub elbows with stars like Craig Kilborn, Matthew Perry, Arsenio Hall, and James Van Der Beek.
• Bomani Jones Pinky Ring Cam – Attach this tiny camera to your pinky ring to catch vital in-action moments!
• Tim Cowlishaw Travel Guide to Nascar Destinations such as Darlington and Talladega – Don’t miss the Bristol County Fair – home of the biggest ferris wheel in Tennessee!
• Bill Plaschke Magic 8 Ball Head – Rub it for good luck!
• Pat Summitt poster signed by Jackie MacMullan – Comes with Paul Pierce keychain from his Celtic years!
• Bob Ryan Life Guide – A book of everything you need to know in life from Boston Celtics 1960s anecdotes to Boston Red Sox 2000s anecdotes.
• Michael Smith Numbers Never Lie Picture Book – See if these digits are irrational or are they real? Either way, this is “prime” reading!
• Pablo Torre Tips on Living Youthfully – His secret: he juices everything.
• Izzy Gutierrez Tommy Bahamas Style Shirt – Look stylish yet casual everywhere from Heat games to the beach to the club.
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