Thanks to AM570 for the forum they have given myself and all of us. With the Co-Host with Joe Grande contest, I've decided to participate in the All Access Network and join the family of sports enthusists in sharing opinions on sports and current event topics with all of you. I'm a passionate fan with many opinions and I hope with help from you to be able to share them on the radio.

My outlook is slightly different than most because I believe I offer a rare objectivity that most people who are passionate cannot do. I enjoy the debate; to challenge those passionate fans on both sides with intelligent yet differing views. In sports, the challenge is what gives us the drive and enjoyment to push us to succeed. I believe in sports radio talk it can and should be the same without the personal views of the host being exposed. Examples: Do you dislike Kobe Bryant? Do you wish (as a caller) that the Lakers would have traded him yesterday? I would like to believe that I can give you some reasons that may change your view slightly or think about him in a different light. In the same conversation, another caller might call right afterwards and praise Kobe like he is the next coming (Vic..... just kidding). I believe I could speak to that caller about the defiencies of leadership, commitment, and team cohesiveness to challenge the views of the caller. Through the whole process sparking debate and possibly controversy from both sides without anyone knowing my personal views on Kobe. I believe it makes for passionate callers and in turn passionate radio.

Thanks to Don Martin, Bob, and everyone involved in creating this amazing opportunity and I look forward to making a lasting impression.

So to all of you voters out there: Will I and could I be the one you want to take down on the radio? Could I, together with the listeners, help bring sports talk to a new and higher level. Give me a chance, write to me and Vote for me!!! (Michael Mendoza) I could be the next host you can try to prove wrong!!  I look forward to being your Devil's Advocate