[Dominique]

Originally Posted by AtLast

When he was here, however, he did a lot of work for sheltered and abused animals and also he was a big anti-date rape advocate. His daughter was a victim of date rape and LaRussa got right out there in the faces of male athletes about it. He also was involved in organizations dealing with date rape and the use of drugs by perpetrators to compromise young women. There was a very sensitive and moving mini-doc with LaRussa and his daughter that I felt demonstrated his understanding the dynamics of date rape and how it effects the self-esteem of teen girls.I'll use red, let me know if this hurts anybody's eyes. Kobi uses Blue. UPCLOSE and PERSONAL> Thank you for this story. I did not know this. It only proves to me that athletes are human beings and personal things effect them too.

We do not hear the expression *slipped her a mickey* like we did when I was in my early 20's. Hmm, for sure. But maybe thats because I'm older now and my life has changed drastically..

I miss him being here, but Oakland atheletic teams seem to tarnish a lot of reps with the dirty play stuff. Part of me thinks it the whole stereotype that Al Davis (may he RIP- recently died) perpetuated with the Oakland Raiders. Rather be rooting for Tony in St Louis!

I know he's an awesome manager now!