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February 24, 2006
Rudy, Rudy, Rudy

Here's a great story.

Senior Jason McElwain had been the manager of the varsity basketball team of Greece Athena High School in Rochester, N.Y.

McElwain, who's autistic, was added to the roster by coach Jim Johnson so he could be given a jersey and get to sit on the bench in the team's last game of the year....

Go read the whole story, and be sure to watch the video.

I hope selling the film rights will set the kid up for life.

Posted by Russ at 10:40 AM, February 24, 2006 in Miscellany

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Dammit, maintenance needs to do something about all this dust in the air, it's really bugging my eyes.

Yes, it's dust, no it's not tears. Shut up.

Posted by: Brian B at February 28, 2006 11:03 AM

Wonderful video. Thanks.

Posted by: Donnah at March 2, 2006 02:34 AM

That freakin' coach needs a medal.

Posted by: Brad at March 8, 2006 03:19 AM