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Dick Vitale just can't say no.
From:
Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL)
| Date:
April 1, 2006
| COPYRIGHT 2006 The Orlando Sentinel. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information
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Byline: Jemele Hill
SIESTA KEY, Fla. _ When Dick Vitale arrived at his favorite breakfast spot near Sarasota, he received the usual reception.
"Hey, Dick, who's going to win the national championship?"
"Hey, Dick, who's going to be the next coach at Indiana?"
"Hey, Dick, my son's on the cell phone and is a huge fan. Can you talk to him for a few minutes?"
While his tuna melt melted even more, Vitale kissed a baby, dozens of ...
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