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November 26, 2008
SADLER: On the river with Adaptive Anglers
This past Saturday I had the chance to watch some very talented anglers enjoy fall fishing on the Moormans river west of White Hall. What was truly remarkable about this group of anglers was that they all had a physical or developmental disability, a chronic illness or other special health needs.
SACCO: Why not this year? (or the next)
Nobody has won anything yet. The refs haven’t even tossed the ball in the air at midcourt, fercryingoutloud (at least, not in a real-time game yet).
November 24, 2008
SACCO: It’s all about passion
Did someone give Jerry Carter a magic Greg Maddux shirt?
November 22, 2008
JIM LITKE : Hayes says ‘What a stupid I am’
The moment J.P. Hayes looked down at the golf ball on the floor in his hotel room, he knew there were only two options. Keep his mouth shut and his chances of playing full-time on the PGA Tour next season alive. Or pick up the phone and disqualify himself.
November 21, 2008
SACCO: A scary turn for prep sports
With one wave of his scepter, Fort Defiance Principal-turned-King Larry Landes gave legitimacy to the one thing high school sports does not need — mouth-breathing fans.
We should all be scared.
SISK: For this group, it was a fun ride
Thanks for the ride.
November 19, 2008
SADLER: Putting trout in the classroom
On Saturday, I spent most of the day at the Virginia Council of Trout Unlimited’s Annual Meeting. Since it was pouring rain (thankfully, we sure do need it), I didn’t feel too bad about missing the pleasure of sitting in the woods waiting for a deer.
SACCO: Spitzer deserved so much more
That Fort Defiance Principal Larry Landes only said “no comment” speaks volumes about how little this school administration values years of service, years of dedication and years of headaches.
November 15, 2008
SACCO: Experience ruled the day
RICHMOND
Experience, in sports, is spoken of like it’s some sort of Holy Grail. Manna, if you will, raining down from the top of the gym to feed those who have been there and done that before.
WILSON EXTRA : Bartley’s table is set
RICHMOND
As she watched the Strasburg players parade off the court and run toward their fans, Noël Bartley stood silent and red-eyed, watching the Rams hand out hugs.
November 13, 2008
WILSON EXTRA: SACCO: What we have been waiting for
It’s tough not to look back at Nov. 6, 2007 and say, “Ah-ha.”
November 12, 2008
SADLER:Another chance to take someone hunting
Getting more people involved in outdoor recreation and connecting everyone, not just kids, to nature is more than a passing interest for me.
November 11, 2008
WILSON EXTRA: SACCO: Winning ugly — very ugly
FISHERSVILLE
Heading to Richmond? Great.
November 10, 2008
WILSON EXTRA: Sacco: Not looking forward to the end
FISHERSVILLE
Leave it to the tough-talking coach to bring the house down, as rock stars may or may not still say, just a little bit.
November 08, 2008
WILSON EXTRA: Sacco: Wilson deserves some props
Let’s just get this out of the way, bub. Because you know at some point someone is going to bring it up. Whether they’re looking to discredit Wilson Memorial’s three-game sweep of the defending Group A champs, or whether their knowledge of volleyball in the state of Virginia is still stuck somewhere in the Midwest.
November 07, 2008
So, this is where it ends
So this is where it happens. This is where it hits you in the face like a cast-iron frying pan. Under the dim glow of the Mill Mountain Star and the take-off path for Roanoke Airport.
November 06, 2008
SACCO: Tears and cheers
Go ahead and call them tears if you wish.
November 05, 2008
SADLER: Take someone fishing
A couple of weeks ago I was in Washington. This time for the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation’s board meeting.
October 31, 2008
Sacco: Same Gap, same Pride, same Pickle
SWOOPE
What did you expect? For Pickle Nuckols, in what could be his last home game, to throw off his helmet, beat his chest and let out some animalistic roar?
October 29, 2008
It will work
Someone call Geico.
October 24, 2008
SACCO: Defense awakens
LEXINGTON
We’re pencil-neck pen pushers. Searching high and low for any reason to throw a shadow of a doubt upon R.E. Lee coach David Tibbs and his Fighting Leemen football team.
October 22, 2008
SADLER: Climate change and conservation
A couple of weeks ago, I had an opportunity to give a speech at the Colorado Conservation Summit in Keystone, Col. My speech was about the impacts global climate change would have on hunting and fishing. One of the side benefits of giving a speech in Colorado was the opportunity to do some fishing with my stepson Matt who lives in Montrose, Col.
October 17, 2008
SACCO: Polar opposites
FISHERSVILLE
They’re as different as apples and oranges, yet go together like peas and carrots. (Yes, 1994 called and wants its cliche back. So save your breath. I know.)
October 11, 2008
SACCO: Just wait
STAUNTON - Washes are for cars and dirty socks.
October 08, 2008
SADLER: A look at conservation and the next administration
Before returning to civilization here in the Valley, I spent 27 years in Washington, D.C., working on public policy. For the last 10 years I worked on issues directly impacting hunting, fishing and land conservation. During a recent visit back to D.C., I was asked to offer my opinion on the outlook for hunting and fishing issues in the next administration.
October 03, 2008
SACCO: Scott is a football wizard
R.E. Lee’s Dae’ Quan Scott can play football. Heck, Ray Charles could see that.
October 02, 2008
SADLER: Take some time and research
As a recent Valley transplant, I was pleasantly surprised to learn about the opportunities to improve your hunting and fishing skills, get involved in local conservation efforts and help a kid learn about Virginia’s outdoor heritage. As hunting season approached I was curious to see what public hunting opportunities there were within about an hour-and-a-half drive from my home in Verona.
September 26, 2008
SACCO: Not mad, just disappointed
STUARTS DRAFT
It was wet.
It was muddy.
September 24, 2008
OUTDOORS: A little local knowledge goes a long way
Whether you are new to an area like me, or a long-time resident, a little local knowledge can really help.
September 21, 2008
FIFE: U.Va. fan’s survival guide
It’s not easy being a U.Va. fan. The open date this weekend gave me an opportunity to reflect what has become of the football program and make me question my sanity as I continue to cling loyally to a team and that hasn’t brought me much joy in recent years.
