Sunday, December 4, 2011

Penn State: Unsolved mystery involving missing DA who investigated Sandusky case

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Penn State: 


Center County District Attorney Ray Gricar has been missing since 2005.

Anytime a DA is missing, a list of many 'enemies' could be considered as potential suspects in what could be a crime.

In this instance - Gricar was the DA who, in 1998, investigated the matters involving Jerry Sandusky that have now become infamous.

Missing hard drive


Gricar disappeared in 2005. His body has never been found since, but his car was found in a parking lot and his laptop computer was found in the Susquehanna river. That laptop was missing its hard drive.

Would someone only keep sensitive information on a hard drive, or would they also back it up?

This speculation doesn't prove, or even implies, that it was connected to the current matter. Right?

Logic

Gricar chose not to prosecute in the late 1990s because he must have believed that he didn't have enough conclusive evidence to do so.

There is no evidence that suggests he was a friend of Sandusky, or was somehow persuaded to overlook the matter.

What is the likelihood that a DA who investigated a case of this nature chose to never follow up after the late 1990s?

What information about that case, or any other case, was he in possession at the time of his disappearance?

Gricar is either somehow still alive somewhere, committed suicide, was abducted and then murdered randomly by strangers, or was abducted and then murdered intentionally by people with clear intent.

It seems highly unlikely that he is still alive.

Suicide? No information about personal problems, mental issues, or blackmail exists.

No, there is no evidence that any of that related to the Penn State situation.

But, the entire argument about why this entire matter has remained a secret for so long seems to be missing some logical pieces.

We may never know what actually happened to Gricar.

But, whatever happened to him and his life deserves justice. And so do his family, friends and colleagues.
(The exact same thoughts are currently being offered for the children who were victims in this scandal as well.)

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Flyers & Phillies future

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Flyers -


Another good effort last night by Philadelphia.

Bryzgalov played well in net.

This team really has its moments, but is still forming its character. With 1/2 of the roster filled with new players, its hard to imagine them solidifying into a powerful unit that can win the Cup this season. (Sure, anything is possible and hot streaks happen in the playoffs.)

But, the rebuilt core that Holmgren put together is a good one.

Any season that Pronger stays healthy in the playoffs (like in 2010) will be one where the team can make a run at Stanley.
Phillies - 

This offseason is so critical.

The lineup absolutely has to be changed (by more than one starter and by more than a few bench pieces.)

You can't possibly spend all this money and have the type of great starting pitchers that they do and simply hope that the 2009-2011 lineup will somehow become better.

Changing at least 3 parts of that 8 man lineup will help. Left field has already been handled.

We will see if moves, or the groundwork for them, are yet to come as the Winter Meetings unfold.
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Saturday, December 3, 2011

Great Flyers game + Phillies notes

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Flyers -


Great Flyers game last night against the Anaheim Ducks. Down 3-0, they rallied, scored late in the third to tie and won in OT.

Bryzgalov returned to the net, looked shaky on the first goal, but played decently after that.

Jagr returned and got the first two goals. Hartnell's goal tied the game. Giroux's goal won the game in OT. All four tallies came on the power play no less.

This is not a one-line team, but it  was in this game.

Phillies - 

The team doesn't necessarily need to make a splash at the Winter Meetings in Texas next week, but they need to at least lay the ground work for a few good moves.

Their offense must be increased by more than bench additions and one player (either a new platoon player at shortstop, or a new shortstop) might not be enough to accomplish that task.

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Friday, December 2, 2011

Covering a Flyers Game Live (Inside Access) - Final chapter

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Flyers - (Inside access)


Completing my notes about what it's like to cover a Flyers game from the press level:

After our time with the players had finished we then went to a separate press room, where coach Laviolette came to have his post-game press conference...

Shortly after we gathered in the press room Peter Laviolette came in to address us.

Approximately five minutes of time is taken answering questions.

I've often thought over the years, what it must be like at the end of your work day to be questioned by people about what you had just done. Plus, the public nature of the situation certainly adds to feelings of the moment.

Laviolette takes his job very seriously, as do the members of the press. The routine of this part of everyone's day grows repetitive, especially after non-descript games.

While the Flyers-Canadiens game I have been writing about resulted in a win, losses naturally create a different tone.

After the Flyers personnel informed us that the time for questioning had finished, we all exited. Laviolette to prepare for his next game against the Rangers the next day in New York - the Flyers staff for all remaining post-game duties that needed to be completed and the members of the media who went off to relay what had happened on this day through words and images...just as many others have done and will do in the world that is professional sports.

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Thursday, December 1, 2011

Phillies and Flyers notes

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Phillies -
 
As we await the winter meetings, it's evident that more needs to be done to change this team's offense. So, it will be interesting to see what groundwork (or actual trades/signings) happen at next weeks Winter Meetings in Texas.

Flyers -

This is an important time of the season for the Flyers, even though it's only December.

Due to mounting injuries it will be important for head coach Laviolette to keep his team's motor running. His in-game adjustments are often outstanding. So, he will also likley be able to continue to adjust to whatever life throws his way through the holiday season.
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Penn State: Unsolved mystery involving missing DA who investigated Sandusky case

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Penn State: 


Center County District Attorney Ray Gricar has been missing since 2005.

Anytime a DA is missing, a list of many 'enemies' could be considered as potential suspects in what could be a crime.

In this instance - Gricar was the DA who, in 1998, investigated the matters involving Jerry Sandusky that have now become infamous.

Missing hard drive


Gricar disappeared in 2005. His body has never been found since, but his car was found in a parking lot and his laptop computer was found in the Susquehanna river. That laptop was missing its hard drive.

Would someone only keep sensitive information on a hard drive, or would they also back it up?

This speculation doesn't prove, or even implies, that it was connected to the current matter. Right?

Logic

Gricar chose not to prosecute in the late 1990s because he must have believed that he didn't have enough conclusive evidence to do so.

There is no evidence that suggests he was a friend of Sandusky, or was somehow persuaded to overlook the matter.

What is the likelihood that a DA who investigated a case of this nature chose to never follow up after the late 1990s?

What information about that case, or any other case, was he in possession at the time of his disappearance?

Gricar is either somehow still alive somewhere, committed suicide, was abducted and then murdered randomly by strangers, or was abducted and then murdered intentionally by people with clear intent.

It seems highly unlikely that he is still alive.

Suicide? No information about personal problems, mental issues, or blackmail exists.

No, there is no evidence that any of that related to the Penn State situation.

But, the entire argument about why this entire matter has remained a secret for so long seems to be missing some logical pieces.

We may never know what actually happened to Gricar.

But, whatever happened to him and his life deserves justice. And so do his family, friends and colleagues.
(The exact same thoughts are currently being offered for the children who were victims in this scandal as well.)

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Covering a Flyers Game Live (Inside Access) Part 5

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Flyers - (Inside access)


Continuing with my notes about what it's like to cover a Flyers game from the press level:

When the third period buzzer sounds all members of the press head to the Flyers locker room level. From there the "main stars of the game" are brought in to be questioned by the media. An excellent team PR staff coordinates all of this activity in a manner that is indicative of respect and recognition of the importance the resulting publicity means for their business.

While there are a lot of bodies in the room, it is an organized affair. Each player is asked a number of questions as the next man up comes into the room. The remainder of the team is not in the room at that time.

What can't be seen in the camera's eye is the sheer volume of media. It's interesting to see just how successful the risk Ed Snider's took has been. Had his idea flopped, the Spectrum would have never been a stepping stone to the building of the Wells Fargo Center.

Hockey players are a generally courteous bunch. In many cases, this is indicative of their Canadian and Eastern European roots. In effect, these workers are using their specialized skills in the United States to the benefit of tens of millions of people and for themselves.

All of the historical photos on the walls of the locker room are reminiscent of the old Spectrum days. This sense of history certainly is felt by the players who see them every day.

After our time with the players had finished we then went to a separate press room, where coach Laviolette came to have his post-game press conference.

That is where we will pick up next time.

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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Covering a Flyers game live (Inside Access) Part 4

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Flyers - (Inside access)


Continuing with my notes about what it's like to cover a Flyers game from the press level:

The difference between watching the game from the stands and in the press box is simple: as a fan, you watch the games without working.

Now, don't get me wrong, watching the game from the press box while taking computerized notes, is hardly hard labor. But, there are a few things that you need to do that are fundamentally different than being a fan.

Your job is to record information that will be presented to readers during and then in long-form, shortly after the game. You also are working with other individuals, who are in-effect co-workers. So, some of the normal work environment rules and atmosphere does exist.

The main thing is to record important game detail and build the framework of your story while you are also paying attention to a movement in progress. While the Flyers superb staff provides you with plenty of game notes before, during and after the contest, you also need to make your particular piece(s) unique and relevant. No one can help you in that aspect.

In between periods, like anyone, you can take a breather, eat bit, or do whatever you like. You can also prepare stories like this one: http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=ycn-10523595 which was my game summary.

I also prepared this one: http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=ycn-10523657 which was not planned prior to the game. I developed this second article during the game because of the manner in which Claude Giroux played.

Working on two, or sometimes three articles, requires multitasking and some restraint so they all don't blend together.

By the time the third period was over, we were ready to head down to the locker room and to head coach Peter Laviolette's press conference.
Next time 'Inside Access' will take you through the postgame activities.
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Monday, November 28, 2011

Eagles notes + Flyers (Inside Access) Part 3

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Eagles - 


A tough loss to the New England Patriots means the Eagles have to win out to possibly make the playoffs. 


It's never over...but...well. 


Flyers - (Inside access)


Continuing with my notes about what it's like to cover a Flyers game from the press level:

In the hours leading up to the game at the stadium we basically prepare as anyone does for their job. We set up our computers, look through the stats that are provided to us, review relevant online information and begin to build the framework of our stories.

Eating before the game is an enjoyable experience as you are surrounded by the members of the media that are seen during the game and in the bylines later.

It reminds me of my time with the Red Barons in Scranton back in the 1990s. At that time, in my position as one of the team's PR people we would facilitate the media's role in helping to promote our product, which was baseball.

I've found that the hockey world is very similar. While the game is a different one, the overall atmosphere is the same: a large event is about to unfold and we are a part of it.

Next time inside access will take you through the game, as it happened.

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