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Message: [QUOTE="Golden Husky, post: 5217614, member: 8090"] While I agree with the sentiments being expressed regarding the loquacious Mr. Fanta, I also would like to express my gratitude to The Boneyard faithful for not referring to Fanta as a broadcast [I]journalist[/I]. As someone who toiled as an "ink-stained wretch" for 48 years, it's been my experience that most journalists know that the preposition comes before the noun: "Turn over the ball" not "turn the ball over" and that the names of colleges and universities are singular: "UConn will win the National Championship if [I]it[/I]..." not, "UConn will win the National Championship if [I]they..." [/I] Although I usually make this point on Veterans Day--and not all journalists agree--I believe the term "veteran" should be reserved for those who have served their country in uniform. Long-tenured ballplayers are experienced. Referring to them as veterans demeans the sacrifice of our military men and women. Rant over. Discuss. [/QUOTE]