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We're joined in this episode by Craig Pringle, an Ohio native who's lived in southern California for over 30 years. During our time with Craig we learn about falling in love with sports - football in particular - while attending Massillon Washington High School where he played football with both Spielman brothers (Rick and Chris) and participated in one of the great high school rivalries in sport: The annual Massillon Washington vs. Canton McKinley football game.

Craig also shares with us how he wound up at Eastern Michigan University and how, of all things, this north central Ohio native became a University of Michigan Wolverines' fan.

And, because Craig is a huge fan of Cleveland's professional sports scene there's plenty to conversations fodder there:

• The Browns' heartache from the 1980s, owner Art Modell moving the team to Baltimore, and the subsequent expansion version of the Browns.
• The Cavaliers winning the NBA Draft Lottery the year LeBron James was in the mix, the near misses with him, his Decision to head to Miami, and the subsequent return and NBA Championship in 2016.
• The then-Indians' flirtation with a World Series Championship in 2016 against the Chicago Cubs.

There's a good bit more ground covered so we hope you settle in and enjoy our time with Craig.

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