Former Baylor - now Phoenix Mercury - star center Brittney Griner recently had the opportunity to go one-on-one with Basketball Hall of Famer, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. She also was shown the finer points of Jabbar's signature shot, "The Skyhook."


Michael "Bucky" Godbolt coached running backs at the college level for 15 years and helped mold the football careers of outstanding players like Boston College Rookie of the Year - Troy Stradford; 2-time Super Bowl champion Howard Griffith of the Denver Broncos; University of Texas Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams; and NFL All -Pro Priest Holmes.
A native of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Bucky is a graduate of Boston College where he was a standout receiver from 1973-1978 and is still among the all-time leaders for the Eagles.
In his spare time Bucky loves golf, gardening, singing, Tubby Time, and preparing baked potatoes.

Each Thursday visit AM 1300 The Zone's Facebook page and suggest Bucky's Friday show music... if he spins the wheel and picks your artist, you'll score valuable radio prizes including auto detail from Genie Car Wash, tickets to iPic Theaters, a Pizza Bistro gift card and passes to One World Theatre.
Former Baylor - now Phoenix Mercury - star center Brittney Griner recently had the opportunity to go one-on-one with Basketball Hall of Famer, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. She also was shown the finer points of Jabbar's signature shot, "The Skyhook."
Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel continues his globe-trotting... taking time to stop in San Diego to get in some bp with the hometwon Padres. Check out Johnny Football going yard at Petco!
(GIF courtesy of George Whitfield Jr)

Hardcore Packers fans will be featured in an upcoming reality television show, tentatively titled "Cheeseheads." Here's the description from TBS, "Green Bay, Wis., is home to the World Famous Green Bay Packers and their fans: The Cheeseheads. These citizens don't just bleed green and gold; they eat victory for breakfast. For them, being a Cheesehead is more than just being a fan. It's a way of life. This show will take viewers into the hilarious subculture through the eyes of a group of proud Wisconsinites as they navigate life the only way they know how - loud, proud and with lots of beer. For these folks, there is no off-season."
No it's not child abuse.... well, maybe.... but this toddler's parents have taken their love for Miami Heat forward Chris "Birdman" Andersen to new heights - or a new low.

Here in Texas we have some fun, entertaining mascots including the Spurs "Coyote" (pictured), the Cowboys "Rowdy", UT's "HookEm" and "Orbit" from the Astros. How do they rate with Forbes.com? The website recently released their Top Ten list of America's Favorite Mascots. Click the pic to see the list.
The object of Bucky's infatuation - Shakira - has announced she's leaving NBC's The Voice after she completes her first season as a judge on the show.
It's gonna be a long summer for the Buck....

10 tornadoes touched down in North Texas last night. Granbury is the hardest hit area. Six people are dead, dozens injured and even more are homeless.
Our thoughts and prayers go out for those affected....