The Ten Greatest Sports Meltdowns

It's the Saturday before Christmas, I am finished with my shopping and so what do I do? Watchin these videos. It features one of my all time favorite players and a Titan. The Oliver McColl boxing match is unreal.
Enjoy this treat if you like.

What I Am Reading

Just getting started. It's nice to have a good Christmas book. I'll let you know.

30,000 Hits

What the hell is wrong with you people? 30,000 hits in less than a year? Go to the library, walk your dog, do something.
30,000 hits in less than a year?
What can I say?
Glad someone likes reading this crap.

Back in St. Louis for a rest. Will post a ton of junk later.

Every Playboy Playmate Ever

Definately not suitable for work, but we are adults, here, no?
Would it be too perverted of me to say I actually remember some of their names?
Yeesh.

The gallery in it's entirety.

Incredible Video From 1944

Wow, I thought I had seen everything. This is incredible...stick around for the exit.

Rocky's Getting Good Reviews

Rut roh.
Say it isn't so.
Here's another one.
I loved Rocky III, one of my favorites movies because Rocky was believable.
Could it be there's one more hit left in him?

Goodnight and Goodluck

SmoothVox.com has been turned off. It ended with Joyce Cooling's "Coasting". Appropriate in an ironic way. My thoughts and prayers go out to my friend David Myers who is one of the best guys I know. I really liked voice tracking that station. I thought it had a chance. But the question remains. How can you sell advertisers on a station that can be heard all over the world? There were a lot of listeners for the Vox but they were not concentrated in one area. I would love to stream but how would you make it profitable? Any ideas? I'm all ears...
Meanwhile another pro on the beach. That sucks.
Good luck, David.
Thanks for everything, I had a blast!

The Top Ten of 2006

1. "Love"-The Beatles. Did you really think that the Beatles would be number 2 to anybody? New, exciting, refreshing, cool. A Beatles mash up performed by Sir George Martin and his son, Giles. I can't get this out of my CD player. Hearing these new, mashed up versions of Beatles songs (with the permission of everyone) just makes me feel eleven again. Incredible stuff and so nice to have "new" Beatles stuff to listen to.


2. "4AM"-Stevie Williams. Man, where did this guy come from? A bass player from Manchester England who was marketed to the smooth jazz crowd. He may be the best bass player since Jaco Pastorius. And that's saying something. The CD that single handedly got me through one of the shittiest summers on record. And that's saying something.



3. "Modern Times"-Bob Dylan. What can you say? In my house pre-Beatles, it was three guys, basically. Hank, Johnny and Bob. In my house 45 years later,it's Johnny and Bob anyway, only because Hank isn't around to defend himself. This is an incredible piece of music from the best songwriter of my generation. There's no denying that Bob is the man. Pre, during and now 37 years post Beatles...he is the king of them all. You must buy this disc.


4. "American Five"-Johnny Cash. God, I truly miss this guy. I always will. I will NOT consider myself a resident of Nashville till I
a)visit his grave
b)drive by his house (which is now owned by Barry Gibb(good for him).
His last written piece of work and his heart rendering "If You Could Read My Mind" make this the most important piece of work this year by a man who knew he was dying. This is really one of the people I want to meet when I get to Heaven. My friend Mario has two pictures of him with the man in black..and June. Impressive. God, I truly miss this guy.


5. "The Road To Escondido"-Eric Clapton and J.J. Cale. Perfection and long overdue. Wow, how sweet is this? The perfect driving CD (I oughtta know). Real classy tunes.


6. "All Those Roadrunning" Mark Knopfler/Emmylou Harris. If there is a better pairing of artists in the last few years, I haven't heard it. His sweet unpicked guitar and her beautiful rich voice go together about as well as peanut butter and chocolate. There is so much sweet country rock music on this disc that I can't pick a favorite song. Nice, sweet, uncomplicated great music.


7. "Taking The Long Way"-The Dixie Chicks. They're back and they are pissed. The Dixie Chicks sounded like they had something to prove and to me they proved it well. I don't give a rat's ass about politics. (I like Charlie Daniels, too). They can play and they can sing and they do. Awesome harmonies and and incredible talents. They get better and better.


8. "Under The Sun"-Lindsay Buckingham. My favorite member of Fleetwood Mac. He is quirky, funny, and heartbreaking as well. This may be his best album and I have all of his others. He writes from the heart and paints pictures with words like few can. Nice guy, too.


9."Once Again"-John Legend. I have been following his career since "Standing In The Shadows of Motown". He is Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and James Taylor rolled into a silk smooth delivery. The Al Green of this generation.


10. "Rockford"-Cheap Trick. Summertime fun stuff from one of the best American bands ever. When they are on and clicking (like the show I saw this summer), they can rock the house down. I thought this was one the best Cheap Trick albums ever. It sounds crisp and clean and nice to see that they still have fun live and in the studio.

The Top 10 Most Annoying Christmas Songs Of All Time

What? No "Cheech and Chong"?

Here they are

Week Two

I can't wait til I get a routine down. After being in the hotel for 3 weeks, I go to "Mario's In The Woods". It's getting easier by the day. I know I am supposed to be here for some reason. God and I have always had this weird relationship. We have for some time. I really love his sometimes impeccable sense of timing. And his use of dramatic pauses in his delivery. Sometimes the punch line is not what I expected. Who the hell knew that Emmis would buy the Rock? Damn, I didn't see THAT one coming. I was the punchline. Sometimes I think that my previous generations committed some heinous insult to him and he has decided to have some fun with me. It's all been fun, though. I do believe my life has turned out better than 99% of the people in the world. OK, make it 99.6% Sometimes I stand toe to toe with the man upstairs for some percepted misslight. We're in the ring and I am yelling at him(after considerable damage to me with a series of blows that have made their mark) "IS THAT ALL YOU GOT?" "COME ON! HIT ME!!" like some punch drunk fool from a Rocky movie...(or video game..whatever..)

He can humble you like that, I know. Then, he steps back and laughs, because we are friends and I would not, could not do anything without Him and his Son in my corner.



It's not like Nashville's not a cool city. And it's close (fairly). I really do believe I am going to like it here. So far, so good. My prayers begin with ...thank you for what I have.

I hope all who need a job, find a job.

Teddy Was Right

I am an American History buff. I am reading "John Adams" as we speak. I have finished biographies of Washington and Lincoln. I can't wait to get started on Theodore Rex, the biography of probably my favorite president of them all, Theodore Roosevelt. Dynamic, well read, well spoken, a friend of the environment and the little guy. Here is what he said in 1907, it still rings true today

Theodore Roosevelt's ideas on Immigrants and being an AMERICAN in 1907.


"In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the person's becoming in every facet an American, and nothing but an American...There can be NO divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but ONE flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people."

A Place To Rest

One of the hardest things to find when you move to a new city is a place to call your own. Rents in Nashville are very expensive, even more than I thought. I looked at a real shithole yesterday. It was convenient but somehow I had the feeling an exorcism took place there or something. My friend Mario and his "wife" are going to allow me to rent a room from them until I find the "perfect place". How cool. It's out in Kingston Springs TN (about 23 miles from the station) but now I'll get the hotel off my ass. I just need to find a bed, then all is well. All I need is a place to shit, shower and shave and just a good vibe, I ain't hard to please, ya know. Anything under $525 a month in this town is a shithole, that's for sure. Anywho, his "wife" Nancy is a web designer so maybe I will have a cool new look to the website sometime soon. That would be neat. Off to bed and back to work tomorrow.
Map.

New Song In My Head

This one has replaced Dan Fogelberg...damn Ipod
DAYS ON THE ROAD
WRITER GRAHAM GOBLE
I remember the days on the road tryin' to get somewhere
All the time spent behind the wheel,
I remember the faces of people who did me wrong there
And they were oh so many to know

Country dates and fans who wait for hours
It's strange I don't even remember a name
Patiently they wait and see where will he run to now
And they were oh so many to know

I was born a dream chaser running away from the country that made me
Rock 'n' roll you're a home breaker turnin' my head from the family that loved me.

And I hate it, how I hate leaving you but what more can I do
Than to try and find my way ?
Carry me on to somewhere,
Send me someone who will share it all
Help me to find my peace of mind

I remember the days on the road I almost died there
Each year harder than those before
And I'll remember the faces of friends if I ever go back again,
They were also many to know

I remember the days on the road
I remember the days on the road
I remember the days on the road
I remember the days on the road
Yes I do, yes I do oh
I remember the days on the road
I remember the days on the road
and they were so many to know

Brush With Greatness Part Twelve-Jim Palmer

One of my favorite baseball players Jim "don't hate me becasue I am beautiful" Palmer. This guy in his prime could throw a baseball through the side of a barn. If I remember right, he was a very nice guy also. This was taken roughly fall of 1992 while doing the morning show from the Courtesy Diner in St. Louis. He was a judge of what we called the "Hoosier Lingerie Show" featuring the southside's "lovliest" modeling their underwear on the countertop. Steve Davis, "E", was there, too. Way too many people inside of that place, it was madness. I loved it. He was promoting his new book.

The Top 50 Commercials of The Eighties...

Ah, the eighties, I "remember" it well...didn't spend a whole lot of time watching TV much then..(too many brain cells to kill in other ways), I mean ever since they took M*A*S*H and Barney Miller off.
Someone did and made a list of their favorite commercials.

...And 50 more...

and let's make it an even one hundred. With video, of course

The Top Ten Air Guitar Solos?

I have been known to play a bit. Won a regional contest when I was a DJ in Denver back in 1982. (it was to "Eruption", one of the songs featured here). In fact, just this week I asked on the air if it was OK for a man my age to be playing the air guitar in the studio? My answer was...only if you play it as well as I do.

Here's a video list of someone's air guitar top ten. I can't argue with any of these songs, although I would add "Aqualung" to the list...but that is a topic for a future post.

Haven't Posted In A While

Between trying to get a handle on imaging, finding a place to live and getting my on air chops back, it has been difficult to post much (I don't have internet capabilities in the hotel I am staying). I have been reacquainted with a guy I went to radio school with. My God, that was 31 years ago. He has lived in Nashville for a long time and has invited me to stay with him and his "wife" until I find a place. How nice, that will certainly help. It is always nice to reaquaint yourself with old friends and lovers and so far, (after a very rough beginning)things have been going well. We have repositioned the station and have changed the morning show. I have been dropped into a station in transition but so far, I am weathering the storm. I need to hang on till after the holidays then the sailing will be smoother (I hope). Miss the family and can't wait till I see them again. I need to check out Nashville more, but so far, I have been too busy. I really do like the imaging part of the job description, it gives me a chance to be creative. Bob Seger tonight, so a report after that.

Major Bloodlettings Everywhere

Wilks Broadcasting in Kansas City (who bought the CBS stations) let 19 people go this week. Included were some friends of mine. Clear Channel in St. Louis let a bunch of people go a couple of weeks ago. This is a precarious business at this time. I had to move 300 miles away to find work. People have wondered how in the world I could do that but I can tell you that my father once told me that "you have to go where the work is". I know at least five people who would trade places with me in a heartbeat. I promise to never take this job for granted and to always do a break like it was the last one I would ever do. (Hell, it may be.)
May God bless my unemployed friends, especially my friend Brad, who's wife lost her job of 24 years the same day he lost his. I am lucky, I had to move but I still have a gig.
So for my friends Katey, Michelle, Kent (love ya bro), Jay, Vic, Trish, Mandy, Rob, Brad and anyone I have left out, I promise you, I will do the best I can to make you all proud of me. I'm lucky and I know it.

30 years ago today...

Tommy Bolin died. I remember exactly where I was when I heard the news. I was teaching radio school (I had just graduated and was employed at the time)and my friend Mike brought in the newspaper with the clipping. I thought this guy was going to be the next Jeff Beck. His CD "Teaser" still ranks (to me) as one of the all time over loooked and under rated CDs ever.
Died of a drug overdose. How sad.
RIP Tommy.

Song Stuck In My Head

This song has been stuck in my head since Monday of last week and I can't get it out, maybe a public forum will dislodge this thing and give it to you. I hope. And remember, no tag backs.

False Faces
Oil on canvas
Couplets and stanzas to divine who you are
Pencil portrayals and jealous betrayals
Get you further afar
(Chorus)
Oh, false faces and meaningless chases I travel alone
Oh, first places and calendar races I need a home
Hostile hotel walls, footfalls and phone calls
And you're on the line
Gentle coercions and bitter desertions
When the truth is a lie
(Chorus)
Lover twice yearly
That last battle nearly cost me the fight
Broke through the ice and got cut down to size
And escaped through the night
(Chorus)

Help! Please Stop!

Casino Royale

I am a huge James Bond fan and have been since I was old enough to figure out that pretty women made me tingle(I got that feeling when I found my older brother's stack of Playboys under his mattress at about 6). Sean Connery was always the epitome of cool. He now has someone to take his place. Sean and Roger were suave and debonair. Daniel Craig will kill you with his hands. I loved this movie. I got back to St. Louis just in time to have my power go out, so I went to a movie, not just any movie, but maybe the best movie I have seen in a long time. "Casino Royale" was actually the first James Bond book and this one sets up how and why he became a "007". It sets it up in back and white and then "BAM", it's non stop action for the next two thirds of the movie, the last third drags just a bit and you wonder where the story is going. Then, it hits you over the head again. Great villian, excrutiating torture scene in the middle and a "Bond" girl (who really wasn't), who is beautiful. I am not a "movie critic" worrying about the texture or lighting or any of that stuff, but my three big questions are...was it entertaining, did I enjoy the film, and did time go by fast while I was watching it? The answers to these questions are a resounding "YES"!!! Mr. Craig is now my second favorite Bond and I am eagerly awaiting the next one to see if he can out Bond Sean Connery. He's already close.
Four and a half stars out of five.

An Open Letter From Jesus?

Dear Children,

It has come to my attention that many of you are upset that folks are taking My name out of the season. Maybe you've forgotten that I wasn't actually born during this time of the year and that it was some of your predecessors who decided to celebrate My birthday on what was actually a time of pagan festival; although I do appreciate being remembered anytime. How I personally feel about this celebration can probably be most easily understood by those of you who have been blessed with children of your own. I don't care what you call the day. If you want to celebrate My birth just, GET ALONG AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER. Now, having said that, let Me go on. If it bothers you that the town in which you live doesn't allow a scene depicting My birth, then just get rid of a couple of Santas and snowmen and put in a small Nativity scene on your own front lawn. If all My followers did that there wouldn't be any need for such a scene on the town square because there would be many of them all around town. Stop worrying about the fact that people are calling the tree a holiday tree, instead of a Christmas tree. It was I who made all trees. You can and may remember Me anytime you see any tree. Decorate a grape vine if you wish: I actually spoke of that one in teaching-- explaining who I am in relation to you and what each of our tasks was. If you have forgotten that one, look up John 15:1-8.
If you want to give Me a present in remembrance of My birth, here is my wish list. Choose something from it.

1. Instead of writing protest letters objecting to the way My birthday is being celebrated, write letters of love and hope to soldiers away from home. They are terribly afraid and lonely this time of year. I know, they tell Me all the time.

2. Visit someone in a nursing home. You don't have to know them personally. They just need to know that someone cares about them.

3. Instead of writing George complaining about the wording on the cards his staff sent out this year, why don't you write and tell him that you'll be praying for him and his family this year; then follow up. It will be nice hearing from you again.

4. Instead of giving your children a lot of gifts you can't afford and they don't need, spend time with them. Tell them the story of My birth, and why I came to live with you down here. Hold them in your arms and remind them that I love them.

5. Pick someone that has hurt you in the past and forgive him or her.

6. Did you know that someone in your town will attempt to take their own life this season because they feel so alone and hopeless? Since you don't know who that person is, try giving everyone you meet a warm smile. It could make the difference. Also, you might consider supporting the local Hot-Line: they talk with people like that every day.

7. Instead of nit-picking about what the retailer in your town calls the holiday, be patient with the people who work there. Give them a warm smile and a kind word. Even if they aren't allowed to wish you a "Merry Christmas" that doesn't keep you from wishing them one. Then stop shopping there on Sunday. If the store didn't make so much money on that day they'd close and let their employees spend the day at home with their families.

8. If you really want to make a difference, support a missionary, especially one who takes My love & Good News to those who have never heard My name. You may already know someone like that.

9. Here's a good one. There are individuals and whole families in your town who not only will have no "Christmas" tree, but neither will they have any presents to give or receive. If you don't know them (and I suspect you don't) buy some food & a few gifts & give them to the Marines, the Salvation Army or some other charity which believes in Me & they will make the delivery for you.

10. Finally if you want to make a statement about your belief in and loyalty to Me, then behave like a Christian. Don't do things in secret that you wouldn't do in My presence. Let people know by your actions that you are one of mine.

P.S Don't forget; I am the Son of God and can take care of Myself. Just love Me & do what I have told you to do. I'll take care of all the rest. Check out the list above and get to work; time is short. I'll help you, but the ball is now in your court. Do have a most blessed Christmas with all those whom you love, and remember, I LOVE YOU.

Bob Seger

I get to meet Bob next week, really looking forward to seeing him live. Back in 1984, he rocked Kemper Arena to it's foundation with one of the best shows I have ever seen. The question remains, will we get this guy...

or this guy....


With that in mind, here are my top five Bob Seger songs:

"Till It Shines"..it wasn't a hit, but it should have been. Probably his best songwriting ever.
"Hollywood Nights"..he knows my life better than I do.
"Mainstreet"...may be his best story, very visual.
"Against The Wind"...Janey was lovely, she was the queen of my nights...amen, bro.
"Travellin Man/Beautiful Loser"..genius to put these two songs together.
"Roll Me Away"...let's ride
I am looking for a great show. however, when he was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame, he looked and sounded bad. He is too much of a pro not to give his best, I will certainly let you know.

So much to do

"Well, there's sixteen thousand eight hundred and twenty-one mothers from Nashville." -The Lovin' Spoonful



After being on the sidelines for awhile, and not doing much this summer, I literally forgot how compelling and time consuming radio can be. Hey, I aint bitchin', this is why I got into the business. Next week, I get to meet Bob Seger again. It was 1984 when I first met him, the Tigers were in the playoffs and we talked baseball while having a glass of red wine before his show. I must admit, in the ten minutes we talked, he must have had five smokes. The station in Nashville actually gets to present shows and I will be taking some listeners backstage to meet the man. Shit, it's nice to know some things haven't changed after all these years. I have three appearances before the end of the month, and according to the Brock that rocks, I will be in line for plenty more. After the first few awkward days being in a city where you don't even know where the streets run and their names, this will be cool. Starting Monday, I will be on the air for 12 straight days. I will be spending all of my free time in the production room, trying to figure the whole thing out. The only drawback is missing the family and feeling a bit lost here. This is where God has sent me and I do not question the master.

Nashville

Well, here we are kids, live from music city USA. I got here this afternoon and immediately got homesick. This too, shall pass and I am sure that this will be a great new world here. I will be doing afternoon drive, and being a part of helping a classic hits station to acheive better numbers. I miss my family, though, and I am sure that won't be going away soon. Off to see Vanderbilt play basketball tonight and work out before then. I have to be at the station tomorrow at 9 am. I sure hope I can sleep tonight.

Live from the main branch at the Nashville library (no internet anywhere else), talk at you tomorrow.

A Fine Picture...

...and an interesting destination.

DESIRE

this was the first picture to show up on "google images" when the word desire is entered

desire  /dzaər/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[di-zahyuhr] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation verb, -sired, -siring, noun

–verb (used with object) 1. to wish or long for; crave; want.
2. to express a wish to obtain; ask for; request: The mayor desires your presence at the next meeting.
–noun 3. a longing or craving, as for something that brings satisfaction or enjoyment: a desire for fame.
4. an expressed wish; request.
5. something desired.
6. sexual appetite or a sexual urge.

—Synonyms 1. covet, fancy. See wish. 2. solicit. 3. aspiration, hunger, appetite, thirst. Desire, craving, longing, yearning suggest feelings that impel one to the attainment or possession of something. Desire is a strong feeling, worthy or unworthy, that impels to the attainment or possession of something that is (in reality or imagination) within reach: a desire for success. Craving implies a deep and imperative wish for something, based on a sense of need and hunger: a craving for food, companionship. A longing is an intense wish, generally repeated or enduring, for something that is at the moment beyond reach but may be attainable at some future time: a longing to visit Europe. Yearning suggests persistent, uneasy, and sometimes wistful or tender longing: a yearning for one's native land.
Key
tr.v. de·sired, de·sir·ing, de·sires
To wish or long for; want.
To express a wish for; request.

n.
A wish or longing.
A request or petition.
The object of longing: My greatest desire is to go back home.
Sexual appetite; passion.


[Middle English desiren, from Old French desirer, from Latin dsderre : d-, de- + sdus, sder-, star.]
de·sirer n.
Synonyms: desire, covet, crave, want, wish
These verbs mean to have a strong longing for: desire peace; coveted the new convertible; craving fame and fortune; wanted a drink of water; got all she wished.

T minus one day and counting.....

I leave tomorrow at 7:30 am. I am really looking forward in getting a fresh, clean slate and my adrenaline is starting to pump. Will I sleep tonight? No, it will feel like the first day of school. Didn't you hate that? "It's 3:14, if I could just get to sleep now, that would be four hours worth, I'd be OK...it's 4:14, if I could just get to sleep now, three hours would rule...." New city, new station, old boss, I want to own this city. I want to be the "mayor". With a good attitude, some time and a lot of hard work, it could happen.

When You Fumble, You Lose!

Here's the story from the Post Dispatch:
Kirkwood football coach Larry Frost doesn't want his players or coaches to wonder what might have been Saturday night. But the veteran coach knows how difficult that will be for his Pioneers.
Kirkwood lost three fumbles, which helped turn the tide in the Class 5 championship game at the Edward Jones Dome.
Running back Derrick Washington and Raymore-Peculiar took advantage and walked away with a 42-32 victory for their third straight state championship.

"I told my kids never to think about that, but they're going to do it," Frost said. "I told us coaches not to think about that, but we're going to do it. Turnovers are crucial in the game of football. We know that. They haven't hurt us all year long. We haven't had turnovers all year long. We've always won the turnover battle. Today, they got us."

Raymore-Peculiar (10-3) became the sixth team to win three straight Missouri High School Activities Association championships and the first school to do it in Class 5. "It doesn't get old, that's for sure," Ray-Pec coach Tom Kruse said. "It was one of those football games where it seemed like we kind of hung on. First of all, I have to give Kirkwood a ton of credit because they are a very, very, very talented, good football team."
But Kirkwood (10-2), which was appearing in the championship game for the first time in school history, had no answer for Washington, a 6-foot-1, 205-pound senior who has committed to the University of Missouri.
He rushed for 180 yards and two touchdowns, caught two passes for 24 yards and another score and returned a punt 68 yards for his fifth touchdown while the game still was in doubt.
Washington has been a big part of all three title game victories.
He racked up 214 total yards (115 receiving yards, 99 rushing yards) and scored four touchdowns in last year's 43-21 victory over McCluer North in the championship game.
As a sophomore, Washington had 116 total yards (93 rushing, 23 receiving) and scored three touchdowns as Ray-Pec defeated McCluer North 37-18 to win the Class 5 title.

Kirkwood got off to a rocky start Saturday. The Pioneers fumbled away the opening kickoff, and Ray-Pec quickly turned that into seven points as Washington rushed through the right side of the defense for a 13-yard run just 34 seconds into the game.
Kirkwood answered on its next series. Quarterback Marcus Harris escaped pressure and picked up some key blocks downfield on his way to a 60-yard touchdown run with 10:13 left in the first quarter.
The Pioneers took a 14-7 lead following an interception by Robreese Williams and a 26-yard touchdown run by sophomore Kimuel Keller with 2:07 remaining in the quarter. But Raymore-Peculiar answered by scoring on four straight possessions — a 36-yard touchdown pass from Gabe Crumpley to Gavin Lutman, a 1-yard run by Washington, a 23-yard pass from Crumpley to Washington and a 65-yard run by Washington to take a 35-14 lead with 10 minutes 44 seconds left in the third quarter.

That's when Kirkwood began its improbable comeback.

The Pioneers cut the deficit to 35-21 on a 2-yard touchdown run by Delvon Adams with 7:47 left in the third quarter, then to 11 points with a 40-yard field goal by Kristopher Turek with 2:53 remaining in the third quarter.
Kirkwood turned the ball over at Ray-Pec's 13-yard line on the Pioneers' next series, which came back to hurt them after trimming the deficit to three points with 7:35 left in the game. That's when Harris scored on a 1-yard run and then connected with D'Marco Austin for a 2-point conversion to make it 35-32.
Washington ended the Pioneers' comeback bid when he returned a punt 68 yards for a touchdown, his fifth of the game, with 1:59 remaining to put Raymore-Peculiar ahead 42-32.