Tom's Take

MADD to protest DUI leniency by Judge for WR Jackson by Tom February 26, 2010, 2:53 pm Now I have to ask one of my law school classmates who specializes in DUI's (known as "Deuces" in the trade due to the Criminal Code number) - but I thought your second offense mandated jail time, especially if you blow a .18 or whatever it was.

Allright Joe T: Keep Stadium Issue on Front Burner by Tom February 26, 2010, 9:13 am Allright Joe Tutino: Marvelous extemporaneous discussion this morning on the ole AM 1090 - re: the need for a new Stadium for the Chargers - and what a huge shot in the arm it would mean to the local economy.

What - No Gonzo Bobblhead Doll/Other Promos? By Tom February 17, 2010, 1:33 pm What is with the Pads marketing genius - whomever that is.

SB viewed by more than MASH by Tom February 9, 2010, 10:33 am Actually - as MASH star Alan Alda notes in this NY Times article - how do you measure how many people were gathered around the TV watching the game at SB parties?

LT Telling it like it is on AM 1090's Scott and BR show February 4, 2010, 4:03 pm LT's interview with AM 1090's Scotty Kaplan and Billy Ray Smith - although provided in LT's normally soft voice - spoke volumes about the state of disarray in the Charger locker room.

Padres brass faces fan questions February 2, 2010, 10:41 am Now I like the direction the new owner is taking with the Pads - but still couldn't help thinking when reading Bill Center's article about interviewing Jeff Moorad - and Jeff was asked about keeping the top flight players...

All is not well in the Kingdom of the Chargers January 26, 2010, 9:34 am In the Kingdom of the Chargers - all is not well. Good King Alex the First has retired to the Castle Keep - and anointed Prince Dean the Young to rule the Kingdom. Comments (7)

N Cty Times Jay Haas: Great take on Chargers Choke January 25, 2010, 12:38 pm Jay traces the overall problems with the Chargers - starting from the very top - which includes owner Alex Spanos' son - Dean - now at the helm - enjoying his cozy relationship with GM AJ Smith. While AJ Smith may have had some initial success with the drafts - he has tailed off badly as of late. Comments (10)

Fix Chargers? Start at top with AJ, then Norbert January 18, 2010, 1:34 pm Actually - to really fix the Chargers - you need to go to the very top - which is now Spanos the Younger, who kept the bureaucrat - GM AJ Smith over proven winner - Coach Marty Schottenheimer. Comments (30)

Yes, USC should aim high to replace Pete January 12, 2010, 3:16 pm Bill - interesting take on the scramble to replace Pete Carroll at USC - and I agree they should definitely shoot high - and who knows - even contacting these NFL coaches could help the program.

The Sad Saga: Tech's Mike Leach v. AD & ESPN Craig James by Tom January 5, 2010, 3:26 pm A Ballad of Texas Tech Coach must be in the making - and maybe it will be something like this. Will he ever Return, oh will he ever Return - Our Coach who made us win but yet he was burned? Will he ever Return, oh will he ever Return: Our coach - who the AD and ESPN both spurned?

The New Linebacker U December 18, 2009, 3:30 pm Great story on the "New" Linebacker U, formerly known at Tailback U, and now also known as Quarterback U. The reason I put the New in quotes is due to some notables who have gone before in Trojan Land. (see 2 below - and Sam neglected to include Chris Clairborne - another great who won the Dick Butkus award. see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Claiborne).

UH OH! Chargers starting to make us believers again? December 17, 2009, 9:48 am Tom talks about the Chargers run at the playoffs this year and how Charger fans shouldn't get their hopes up too soon...

Padres Erring on Side of Caution? Sign Correia December 14, 2009, 10:53 am When there is a major change in the Corporate structure - some move very cautiously to get the lay of the new land - being ever mindful of the old maxim: 100 Attaboys can be wiped out by one Oh Shxx.

The 3 Best Baseball Movies Ever by Tom December 11, 2009, 9:42 am Do you agree with Tom? Comments (2)

Bolt's Stretch Run: Success or Failure? December 11, 2009, 9:34 am Most of the media - including AM 1090 and the UT - seem to be concentrating on the Chargers next game at Dallas - and there is a reason that Vegas has the Cowboys a 3 plus point favorite.

Ills of Society? by Tom December 9, 2009, 3:48 pm With all the questions being posed about the Tiger Woods stories - one can ask: What is wrong with today's society?

How to (try to ) surf 50 foot waves in Hawaii by Tom December 9, 2009, 3:43 pm Yo you surfer dudes: In the "olden" days - when trying to ride the 50 footers - on the North shore of Oahu - at Waimea (where my friend lives - right on the edge of the bay) - you tried to find a little seam in the sets - usually to one side - and then you tried to drop in and take your chances.

T.J. Did You Play in the High School Band? December 1, 2009, 1:36 pm Reading TJ's usually humorous column this morning - it dawned on me: He must have played in a band when in school - or hung out in the geek room - as he obviously never played sports.

How Will They End? 13-3? 12-4? 11-5? 10-6? November 30, 2009, 9:36 am Tom talks about San Diego's options for finishing the season: a strong finish or a complete implosion.

Are the SD Police Dropping the Ball Again? November 25, 2009, 11:23 am It appears to this observer that the SD Police bend over backwards to give the Charger players every break they can - as well as allegedly helping to tamp down the investigation last fall at SD State when the Aztec's 300 pound OT Lewis punched out/blind-sided a much smaller player (A 200 lb safety) - ostensibly so the Aztecs could finish the last couple games of the season.

The Coach's Return November 20, 2009, 3:02 pm It was a very welcome treat to see newly svelte Coach John Kentera return to the AM 1090 www.xxsportsradio.com, airwaves Tuesday night at the Hall of Champions - with his initial guests being none other than the ole Lefty - Randy Jones - and long tall Bob Scanlon - discussing all things Padres to "kick off" the evening.

What? Exclude Allahu Akbar from the Murder trial? November 16, 2009, 2:07 pm Seems to me there should be equal time or an article devoted to the Prosecution's difficulties in convicting Major Hasan to counter such things as this one sided coverage by a newspaper, one even as prominent as the NY Times.

What a year for a Plus-One Playoff! November 16, 2009, 2:02 pm

Col. Jerry Coleman Gives Great Speech on Veterans' Day November 12, 2009, 9:25 am Tom gives his take on the speech the Colonel gave on the USS Midway to honor our Veterans.

Get the Call Right! October 30, 2009, 11:13 am Tom talks about all the horrible blown calls in the MLB Postseason and why they need to be corrected.

Top 10 College Football Rankings October 28, 2009, 10:00 am Tom talks about the power rankings in the world of college football and why he agrees with SI's Andy Staples.

Are Fans Forgetting? The Goal was the Super Bowl! October 22, 2009, 2:39 pm Tom talks about keeping the eyes on the prize and how it seems like Charger fans lost sight of what is really important... getting a RING!

How Does BCS Really Work? October 19, 2009, 3:36 pm Tom talks about the Bowl Championship Series.

Dodger Lefties galore and WHAT A YEAR for Baseball Playoffs October 15, 2009, 3:34 pm Tom talks about the Dodgers plethora of lefties available and how this is the first time in a long time that the four best teams in the majors made it to the Championship Series.

USC v. Notre Dame: The most storied Inter-Collegiate Rivalry of all! October 9, 2009, 9:50 am Tom shares his thoughts on what he says is the greatest inter-collegiate rivalry of all time: the USC Trojans vs. the Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Chargers Imploding? Naw says unnamed player: Situation Normal October 8, 2009, 12:15 pm Tom discusses "situation normal" and the media messages between A.J. and Lights Out.

Top Teams have Elite QB's; Don't win without one today October 5, 2009, 4:33 pm Tom talks about what it takes to win... a QB with an arm and a winning background...

Miller Lite Padres BP Show EXTRA special! October 1, 2009, 1:50 pm Tom explains why Vin Scully is one of the greatest radio broadcasters in the game and why getting him on BP Show was so special.

Padres 2010: Need a proven starter... and a bopping bat. September 25, 2009, 3:41 pm What's it going to take to be a contender in 2010? Tom breaks it down...

Is it too late to consider refurbishing Qualcomm? September 24, 2009, 9:50 am Tom discusses why Charger fans need to get riled up about keeping the Chargers in San Diego... and prevent them from becoming the LA Chargers.

What's wrong with the Chargers? September 15, 2009, 4:06 pm Tom reviews everything that Charger fans want to forget about their MNF win in the Black Hole.

USC vs. Ohio State September 9, 2009, 9:42 am Have two "Frosh" QB's ever started bigger games?

Fact finding with Kevin Acee September 8, 2009, 11:14 am Where does Kevin Spacey Acee get his facts?

OK - how many of you have heard of Wendell O. Scott? August 20, 2009, 11:35 am Tom talks NASCAR Hall of Fame and the legacy of Wendell O. Scott.

XX1090 Park View Little League Fundraising & nothing little about team's preparation August 20, 2009, 11:27 am Tom chimes in about the fundraising efforts of XX1090 and how the Park View Little League team is preparing for the World Series!

Scott and BR face down in the mud! August 13, 2009, 9:51 am Scott and BR are going to training camp tomorrow... for the NAVY SEALS! See how Tom thinks they'll handle the challenge.

Great Fishing Radio! August 10, 2009, 1:11 pm The boats from Pt. Loma and other docks in Southern California are really starting to load up ...

Blackouts August 7, 2009, 1:08 pm Darren - very good points raised by you and the 1090 callers about the Blackout cooncerns and who should shoulder some blame.

USC Starts National Championship Drive August 5, 2009, 3:48 pm Saturday is the opening day of football practice for the SC Trojans.

Advice for the Chargers...by Tom July 29, 2009, 4:00 pm First of all - the Chargers have to come out of the box strong. Anything less than a strong start will probably lead to another inconsistent season - and give rise to even more questions about the leadership of Coach Norv Turner and also D Coordinator Ron Riveria.

Lance: Old dog, Old Legs July 20, 2009, 11:05 am Tom has something to say about Lance Armstrong and the Padres

Pads out by more games than Cromartie has kids!!! July 13, 2009, 12:45 pm Tom's Take on the Padres record Comments (1)

No room for UFC 100 in 8 page Sunday Sports Section? July 13, 2009, 12:36 pm Tom's Take on the much anticipate UFC 100

Tour de France 101 Primer/Lance's big day/move July 8, 2009, 2:23 pm Tom's Take on the Tour de France...

We need starters - so applaud the Hairston trade July 7, 2009, 1:57 pm Tom's take on the recent Scott Hairston trade Comments (2)

Questionable Lineup Cards by Bud Black July 6, 2009, 11:56 am Tom wonders why Bud Black is playing some of the players the way he is playing them.

Chargers Only Paid Lip Service to Refurbishment July 2, 2009, 1:26 pm Tom's Take on the Charger's Stadium Plans and his call for an investigation

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