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John Holler and Jay Caldwell on the Granite City Cafe (noon-2pm Weekdays on 1390-the Fan)

The Show tackles St. Cloud and Minnesota sports issues and St. Cloud issues.  Calls taken at 257-7195.

This Week's "Turd of the Week"! sponsored by Fred's Plumbing and Heating

Cedric Benson  - Benson was arrested for a 2nd time in a month for DWI and was released last week by the Chicago Bears.

Jay Caldwell
 
Regent Broadcasting Sports Director and John Holler babysitter.  Plays good cop on Granite City Cafe and works as morning sports guy.

Favorite Team:  Vikings, Gopher Basketball, Twins and River Bats.

Favorite Sports Quote:  "I'm a man, I'm 40"

Favorite Sports Movie:  "Major League"

Favorite Sports Moment:  Gopher basketball defeating UCLA to advance to 1997 Final Four. It happened, I saw it.

What Do You Do In Your Spare Time?:  Try to get out more.

John Holler
 
Writes for Viking Update and is an overall media whore.

Favorite Team: The Mean Machine, circa Burt Reynolds.

Favorite Sports Quote: "A blind squirrel finds an acorn every now and then." Pitcher Bill "the Spaceman" Lee describing Don Zimmer winning a division title managing the Chicago Cubs.

Favorite Sports Movie: "Debbie Does Dallas"

Favorite Sports Moment:  Kirk Gibson's home run in the first game of the 1988 World Series. Not only was it the first night of what passes for a college riot in St. Cloud, the next time you see the clip, look beyond the right field fence and see the brake lights flash on in the parking lot. That was Jose Menendez's car. Lyle and Eric never forgave him.

What do you do in your spare time?:  I can my award-winning pickles, plot against my enemies and discuss exotic Italian coffees while smoking clove cigarettes with my beret-wearing friends discussing how Jay became a St. Cloud plutocrat.