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Jerry Crowe:
'Walk-off home run'? Used to be known as a 'game-winning home run'
Text messages from press row . . .
Jerry Crowe
August 15, 2008
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Obviously, ds game that's passé. . . .
Or is it old school?. . . .
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Rodriguez, by the way, notes that he is no relation to Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez of the New York Yankees, who is also known, unfortunately, as "I-Rod.". . . .
Volleyball legend Karch Kiraly seems to be getting more prime-time air time as a television commentator on matches involving Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor than he did as a three-time Olympic gold medalist. . . .
Maybe if he'd worn a bikini. . . .
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USC training camp 2008: "The Itchy & Scratchy Show.". . . .
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UCLA fans also are welcome but might be outnumbered. . . .
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Roger, over and out?. . . .
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