So this is what $25 can get you...

But as it turns out, due to the lack of support by, well, anybody, I, the creator of the site that Cleveland State Athletics wishes they had never heard of, will be tossing out the first pitch on Friday, May 24, 2002 at 6:30 pm before one of the Horizon League Tournament games.

And this also means that CSU Sports Information Assistant Director (and person apparently in charge of the online auction at  CSUVikings.com) Alan Ashby will have to make what could quite possibly be the most painful telephone call this year.

Sorry, Alan. But it's got to be done.

Plus, as an extra added bonus, who might actually be at this festive occassion but none other than good old HL commish, Jonathan LeCrone. You may recall Mr. LeCrone sent me a  wonderful letter detailing how much I need to support CSU Athletics. Well, Jon, what better way than to plunk down $25 and toss a ball out in the middle of the home of the Cleveland Indians?

But fear not, Horizon League and CSU folks. I have nothing relating to FireRollie.com that I intend to put on display during my minute or so being the spotlight. Besides, I'll have a 8 x 10 glossy of this moment, and I certainly don't need to be wearing some passing fad (as I assume this will be) while getting a keepsake I can tell my grandkids about some day...

And one final note: I'm not sure what rules will apply here, but in the event that I am unable to appear, I request a person to stand in my place. Who? Why, CSU Cauldron staffer and future Editor-in-Chief Patrick Salem. I think it would mean a great deal to him if he could throw out the first pitch if I am absent...

And, if you're coming to Cleveland for the tourney, be sure to check out  The FireRollie.com Guide to Cleveland for all that's going on here on the North Coast.