Larry Stone: Dear Santa

December 19, 1999

Dear Santa:

Hey, it's me! Remember, the kid who always wanted 45s and tape recorders growing up. I guess it paid off...because I have a dream job now...following the NFL's Tennessee Titans. I know you're busy this time of year and the North Pole probably doesn't get Titans games on Fox, so you may have missed Sunday's news. The 11-3 Titans are headed to the playoffs. It's very special for everyone who's supported this team during two very tough years.

But enough about that. I know with just days til Christmas, you need more cut-and-dry type lists. So, here goes. I hope you will help me because I have been a good boy. Here's my wish list:

1. A box of throat lozenges for all Titans' fans. They will need them next Monday, because Adelphia Coliseum must rock Sunday when the Jaguars come to town.

2. A T-Rac stuffed toy. I like that raccoon.

3. A mild snowstorm next Saturday night. Nothing too bad, because we need people at the game, but just enough to make the field a little slippery. Can Jaguars run in the snow?

4. Some chicken fingers in the stocking. Ask Mike Keith and he'll tell you, they're my favorite food. Plus, Pat Ryan can use them to practice his chicken-on-the-bone statistic.

5. A couple of muffles for the few fans who called in after Sunday's game complaining about Steve McNair and the passing game. Santa, you might also bring them some dollars to have eye surgery because they obviously weren't seeing the same game we were.

6. A Pro Bowl bid for Jevon Kearse. I probably don't need your help on this one, but after the Heisman two years ago, you go ahead and ask upfront.

7. A moratorium on your usage in ads, store displays and the like until the second week of November.

8. Ashley Judd singing the national anthem Sunday and then serving as a 1st half guest on Titans Radio. What do you mean she can't sing? WHO CARES!

9. An 8-0 mark at home this season.

10. A new pencil sharpener for our statistician Jim Curry. He's worn his old one out the last three weeks keeping track of offense.

11. A Y2K prepardeness kit for our Titans Radio crew, as we ring in the new year in Pittsburgh. I must admit Santa, that's one place I never dreamed of ringing in the year 2000.

12. A safe and happy holiday for every Titans fan and all the great people who listen to the games on Titans Radio.

13. A 8-0 record at home. I said that one twice??? WHO CARES!!!

Merry Christmas Santa and thanks.

Your pal,

Larry