I have endured a number of embarrassing moments in my life, usually brought on by myself. I hit an all-time low point in the early 70’s, when I actually wrote a “hot” check to Dallas Cowboy legend, Don Meredith. I was attending Austin College in Sherman, Texas, while reading the news on the local NBC affiliate, KXII-TV - Channel 12 in the evenings. I would also fill in occasionally and assist my old compadre, Commodore Wood, as he broadcast the Sherman High Football games on KRRV radio on Friday nights. I provided “color” commentary and always enjoyed an opportunity to work with Commodore. One Friday evening, we were broadcasting from Bearcat Stadium, as the Sherman Bearcat’s were doing battle with the Highland Park Scots. Someone came into the booth and said they had just spoken with Don Meredith, who was with friends from Dallas and they were all taking in the g...