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Holiday Heroes - Final Day

Here’s what went down today on G&A:

* Final day of G&A’s Holiday Heroes - excellent work by everyone involved in such a great cause this holiday season.

* The guys reacted to Curt Schilling’s pointed comments towards Roger Clemens’ steroid allegations. Schilling said “The Rocket” should give back his four Cy Young Awards if found guilty. G&A shared their thoughts.

* We chatted with Tim Leger. Legler talked about the rise of the Boston Celtics. Legs is happy to see a team in the east that may actually consistently challenge the Pistons. He also discussed the good/bad elements of the Suns.

Tomorrow: Ron Jaworski & ASU safety Troy Nolan

Holiday Heroes - Day 2

Here’s what went down today on G&A:

* Day 2 of 3 for G&A’s Holiday Heroes with proceeds benefiting The 100 Club of Arizona. Gambo & Ash are optimistic for a BIG final day on Thursday!

* Paul Babeu, President of Chandler Police Union donates $250 to Holiday Heroes.

* Diamondbacks managing general partner Jeff Moorad donates NASCAR tickets to a night race at PIR on April 12 and his personal seats to a Diamondbacks game.

* Dan Morris donates a living trust

* ASU Athletic Director Lisa Love joined the show. She discussed the Sun Devils big win over Xavier last weekend. Meanwhile, the ASU football team is in full preparation for next week’s Holiday Bowl showdown against Texas in San Diego.

* Brett Favre passed Dan Marino for most career passing yards over the weekend. Did anyone notice/care? G&A discussed why other sports milestones are celebrated when many in the NFL are overlooked.

* We were joined by former Suns player and coach Paul Westphal. ”Westy” is now the lead assistant under Avery Johnson in Dallas. He discussed the difference between coaching in college and in the pros. He also previewed tonight’s Suns-Mavs game in Big D.

* G&A also discussed the mess that is Florida State football. Twenty players suspended for the bowl game against Kentucky for cheating. G&A agree the mighty has fallen - when/where did all go wrong for the Seminoles?

Tomorrow: ESPN NBA analyst Tim Legler

 
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Sports 620 KTAR Gambo & Ash Holiday Heroes Charity Drive

The Sports 620 KTAR & Gambo & Ash “Holiday Heroes Charity Drive” starts Tuesday (12/18). 100% of the proceeds raised benefit the 100 Club of Arizona.

Call the Holiday Heroes Call Center” at (602)514-8100 to make a donation of any size or come out to the LIVE broadcasts. Meet Gambo & Ash, view the items and purchase a $5, $10, or $20 raffle ticket.

Locations

$5 raffle items (Won by a single donor):

  • ITEM #1F - Remote Control Hummer from Legends Cadillac Hummer and Saab.
  • ITEM #2F - Leandro Barbosa Autographed basketball and autographed photo, plus a Suns backpack donated by the PHX Suns.
  • ITEM #3F - One(1)Bark Busters Home Dog Training certificate (500.00 value)
  • ITEM #4F - Foursome of golf to the Trilogy Golf Club at Vistancia and a $50 gift card to Salty Senorita.
  • ITEM #5F - Foursome of golf to the Raven Golf Club at Verrado and a $50 gift card to the Salty Senorita
  • ITEM #6F - Collection of McFarlane Toys (winner gets all of the figurines…there are about 8 of them)
  • ITEM #7F - $200 gift certificate to Meatballz Italian Deli to be used for catering (includes all napkins, plates, utensils salad and garlic rolls plus you choose your entrees….does NOT include delivery)

$10 raffle items:

  • ITEM #1T - Foursome of Golf to Camelback Golf Club, 60 minute spa treatment at the Hotel Valley Ho and a $100 gift certificate to RA sushi.
  • ITEM #2T - Foursome of golf to Wildfire Golf Club, 60 minute spa package at Valley Ho plus a one night stay at the Valley Ho and dinner for two at Cafe Zuzu at the Valley Ho.
  • ITEM #3T - A pair of tickets to the “Insight Bowl” - Indiana vs Oklahoma State. (lower level tickets) plus a $100 Gift certificate to Donovans Steakhouse.
  • ITEM #4T - Phx Suns GM Steve Kerr’s personal seats for a Suns game. The seats are 7 rows behind Suns bench! (One pair of tix! Game is TBD)
  • ITEM #5T - 9 free sessions with Bill Ross at Major League Conditioning Centers (personal training facility). $400 value.

$20 raffle items:

  • ITEM #1TY - $1000 gift certificate to the Gemsetter NW corner of McClintock and Ray in Chandler.
  • ITEM #2TY - Matt Leinart signed jersey, framed and triple matted courtesy of the Hall of Fame Collectibles- Broadway and Lindsay. (Jersey will be on display at all three lie broadcasts!)

Daily prizes - Make a Telephone donation of any size and you will be eligible for the following items (Winners chosen at the end of each broadcast):

  • Tuesday - A pair of Insight Bowl tickets
  • Wednesday - Mike Ditka autographed football and dinner for two at Trader Vic’s at Hotel Valley Ho
  • Thursday - $100 gift certificate to Donovan’s Steakhouse and KTAR General Manager Eric Hellum’s seats to a Suns game this year

Silent Auction Items - These items will be on display Thursday, the final day of the auction at Catch 22.

  • ITEM #1SI - Remote control Hummer from Legends Cadillac
  • ITEM #2SI - One (1) Salty Senorita “Salty Shuttle” for you and 13 friends. $100 bar tab included. The Salty Shuttle will pick you up and take you to the Salty of your choice and then take you home.
  • ITEM #3SI - Edgerrin James autographed jersey courtesy of AZ Cardinals
  • ITEM #4SI - One (1) Bark Busters Home Dog Training Certificate (500.00 value)
  • ITEM #5SI - Matt Leinart autographed Helmet courtesy of AZ Cardinals
  • ITEM #6SI - Shawn Marion autographed basketball, autographed photo & Suns backpack full of great Suns stuff courtesy of Phx Suns

Live auctions - These auctions will be going on LIVE from 1pm - 6pm:

Tuesday

  • Shane Doan Package- Coyotes Captain Shane Doan is donating his suite for 12 (Food & beverage not included!). Winner picks the game of their choice and receives a Shane Doan autographed jersey.
  • Scottsdale Police F.A.T.S. package - A certificate entitling the bearer to participate in the Scottsdale Police Departments, F.A.T.S. program, (Firearm Training Simulator). Training Date: May 14, 2008. This is a “Priceless” opportunity. F.A.T.S. is how police officers are trained to use their weapons - it is a state of the art laser training system which allows officers to make split second use of force decisions. There is also a Scottsdale P.D. baseball cap included.
  • Bob Melvin Package - D-Back manager Bob Melvin is donating his seats for the game of your choice next season. There are 4 seats located 8 rows behind the on deck circle. Winner also receives a Bob Melvin autographed jersey.
  • Schwartz Laser Eye package - Dr. Jay Schwartz of the Schwartz Laser Eye Center has donated a complete laser eye treatment for both eyes. Valued at $4000.
  • Phx Mercury Package - Two courtside seats for the Mercury’s home opener (ring ceremony that day to celebrate the championship) and an autographed Dianna Taurasi jersey.
  • Classic Colour House Painting Package - Eric Berkowitz of Classic Colour painting has donated your choice of a complete exterior paint job (2000 square foot house, paint not included) or the winner can choose to have 3 interior bedrooms painted (paint not included).
  • Thunderbirds/FBR Open Golf Package - The Thunderbirds and the FBR Open have donated an entire Members Club package valued at $1800. The package includes:
    • 4 Members Club badges for each day of the tournament Monday-Sunday.
    • There are four Members Club tents on the course Holes 9, 12, 17, and 18. Beer, Wine, soda and lunch is free at all tents!
    • The package also includes 4 general admission tickets to each day of the tournament
    • One reserved parking pass good for the entire week
    • One souvenir program
    • An autographed pin flag from Aaron Baddeley (last year’s winner of the FBR Open)
    • 2 FBR logoed golf shirts!

Wednesday

  • A suite for the Foo Fighters concert Sunday March 2nd, 2008 at the Jobing.com Arena. Includes 12 tickets (No food or beverage included)
  • A fully prepared Living Trust from Morris Hall and Kinghorn
  • Four (4) glass seats for a Coyotes game including free food and drink & Limo service to and from the game. Courtesy of FSN AZ
  • D-Backs suite for a game next season (not winners choice, but we will try to accommodate certain requests) plus one of the people in the suite will throw out the first pitch at the game!
  • P.F. Changs Experience - Private dinner for 8 at the PF Chang’s test kitchen prepared by corporate chef. Menu will be decided on by winner and wine is included. This package also includes Limo service to and from the test kitchen.
  • More to come…

Thursday (Final Day!!!)

  • A pair of tickets to this year’s Fiesta Bowl at the University of Phoenix Stadium. Oklahoma vs West Virginia. Sec. 114 Row 38 seats 18 and 19.
  • Two Bon Jovi tickets for the Apr.11th concert at Jobing.com arena and a Bon Jovi autographed guitar!
  • A Private patio party for 20 at Bar Tepo New American Tappas (Opening in January at Dana Park off the US60 and Val Vista). The party will include all food and drinks for three hours!
  • Holiday Bowl tickets courtesy of Ticketmaster. Watch ASU take on Texas in the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl in SanDiego (Transportation not included).
  • Diamondbacks GM Josh Brynes has donated his personal seats (4) to a D-Backs game next year - winner’s choice! And, an autographed jersey from a the D-Backs player - also winners choice!
  • Phoenix Coyotes suite for 12 to a game plus an autographed jersey from player of winner’s choice.
  • Grand Prize!!!! Suns Owner Robert Sarver has donated his personal center court suite on Friday Jan. 18th. Suns vs Minnesota. The suite holds 16 and will be fully catered with food and beverage (alcoholic beverages not included) Winner will also get a Suns jersey from the player of their choice! This is the best suite in the house.

Holiday Heroes - Day 1

Here’s what went down today on G&A:

Slideshow: Gambo & Ash Holiday Heroes - Day 1

* Day 1 of our 3-day “Holiday Heroes” charity drive, which benefits The 100 Club of Arizona.

* The Suns get a big win in San Antonio last night. G&A applaud Grant Hill for stepping up down the stretch. The guys agree the Suns can win games even when they’re out-rebounded - like they were last night - if they play tough defense.

* We were joined by Suns center Brian Skinner, who expressed how much he enjoys playing with such unselfish players. He also previewed Wednesday’s game in Big D against the Mavs.

* We were joined by new Dback Dan Haren, who was introduced to the local media this afternoon.

* A soon-to-be former Dback Tony Clark also checked in. The free-agent 1st baseman is exploring options, just not here in Arizona.

* G&A applauded Clark for putting the team before himself and being such an influential role model to the younger players in the clubhouse and on the field.

* Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin also checked in. BoMel also donated a wonderful package for Holiday Heroes.

Tomorrow: ASU AD Lisa Love & former Suns coach/Ring of Honor inductee, now Mavs assistant Paul Westphal

 
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