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Mother Watson is much better; when that's the case, you better believe that her son is doing pretty well, too.

The outpouring of love, support and sympathy for myself, my mother, my wife and the rest of my family has been most touching. I don't have the words to truly express how I feel, so I will just offer up a deep, heartfelt "Thank you" for the bulletin board notes, e-mails and Private Messages. I have literally been encouraged by people from all over the globe -- 5 different continents -- and from all walks of life.

I would like to think that Bleacher Report is a special place that draws exceptional people together!

A tribute to Alice Joyce Watson, my mother:

"You taught me everything and everything you’ve given me
I always keep it inside, you’re the driving force in my life
There isn’t anything or anyone I can be
And it just wouldn’t feel right if I didn’t have you by my side
You were there for me to love and care for me when skies were grey
Whenever I was down you were always there to comfort me
And no one else can be what you have been to me
You’ll always be you always will be the girl in my life for all times

Chorus:
Mama you know I love you
Oh, you know I love you
Mama you’re the queen of my heart, your love is like tears from the stars
Mama, I just want you to know lovin’ you is like food to my soul

You’re always down for me,
Have always been around for me even when I was bad
You showed me right from my wrong, yes you did
And you took up for me when everyone was downin’ me
You always did understand, you gave me strength to go on
There was so many times looking back when I was so afraid
And then you come to me and say to me I can face anything
And no one else can do what you have done for me
You’ll always be - you will always be the girl in my life

Repeat Chorus"

"A Song for Mama," Boyz II Men, 1997

I am humbled by how well I have been received since I began contributing to B/R. I have been accorded Pick of the Day 24 times. If you would like to read any of them, you may follow this hyperlink for a full listing:

http://docs.google.com/View?id=dg2rf8kn_0fbrgbnch

Please feel free to e-mail me: leroywatsonjr@yahoo.com

Leroy's Recent Articles

Brad Keselowski Hangs on to Win a Wild Kroger on Track for the Cure 250

Published 18 days ago
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Carl Edwards Making a Charge at Treacherous Kroger on Track for the Cure 250

Published 18 days ago
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Rookie Justin Allgaier Wins Pole at Kroger on Track for the Cure 250

Published 18 days ago
41 reads 2 comments

Former Memphis Tiger Shawn Taggart Signs with Israeli Premier League

Published 19 days ago
720 reads 6 comments

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Hotnuke responded to a comment on Miami-Washington: Heat Look to Burn Wizards for Best Start in a Decade
Hotnuke responded to a comment on Miami-Washington: Heat Look to Burn Wizards for Best Start in a Decade
boon-kwan lim responded to a comment on It's Crystal Clear How Andre Agassi Should Respond To His Critics
J.A. Allen responded to a comment on Zultan's Fearless Big 10 Plus Football Predictions: Week 11
J.A. Allen responded to a comment on Zultan's Fearless Big 10 Plus Football Predictions: Week 11
Kevin Bertha responded to a comment on Jeremy Hermida To The Red Sox
Kevin Bertha responded to a comment on Jeremy Hermida To The Red Sox
Leroy Watson has picked Miami-Washington: Heat Look to Burn Wizards for Best Start in a Decade as a favorite article

The Short List What Leroy thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Active: Tiger Woods, Kevin Garnett, Peyton Manning, Cheryl Swoops, Annika Sorenstam. Deceased/retired: Jackie Robinson, Arthur Ashe, Jim Brown, Sandy Koufax, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Josh Gibson, Willie Mays, Babe Ruth, Terry Bradshaw, Mean Joe Greene, Bjorn Borg, Ivan Lendl, Gordie Howe, Jesse Owens, Ted Williams, Ron Cey, and many others I'm probably forgetting right now
Favorite Sports Teams

Memphis Tigers, Memphis Grizzlies, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco 49'ers/Indianapolis Colts, Detroit Red Wings, Houston Comets, Florida State Seminoles
Favorite Coaches

Tony Dungy, Tommy Lasorda, Chuck Noll, Bill Parcells, Jimmy Johnson
All Time Sports Moment

An injured Kirk Gibson taking Dennis Eckersley deep to win Game 1 of the 1988 World Series, 5-4
Most Memorable Game Attended

Memphis versus Tennessee, February 28, 2008 at the FedEx Forum
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cal Ripken's 2,632 consecutive games played
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Russell
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty
Schumacher or Senna?

Schumacher
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Basketball: Big East; Football: SEC

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by JW
about 3 hours ago

I HAD to get this rant out :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288641-the-redskins-discover-their-problem-no-testicles
by Suzette
about 3 hours ago

Thank you for your service on Veterans Day!! I hope you had a good one!
by try
about 6 hours ago

Hows it going? Just a take on the SophmoreS of college hooppz...http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288320-big-east-sophmores-devin-ebanks-and-greg-monroe-are-poised
by Teddy
about 8 hours ago

Hey Leroy,

Mark McGwire is back with the Cardinals as a hitting instructor, but there's one thing he needs to do before he can be welcomed back to baseball... talk.

If you have time, please check out my column. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288485-no-mumbling-mark-mcgwire-must-open-up-during-cardinals-introduction

Teddy
by claudia
about 9 hours ago

Dude! I didn't know that your mother was ill, but I sure am glad to hear that shes' doing better.

All the best to your family as you struggle through these difficulties, and I'm really glad your b/r family has been there for you.

best,

-c
by claudia
about 9 hours ago

Dude!

In the comments section of this article, Anti-matter and I exchange some remarks about 'necessary' and 'sufficient' conditions that should be part of your STEM list. 'necessary' and 'sufficient' conditions are terms for alegbraic proofs, and AM and I got into it over who should be considered 'most' competitive. I really think this is an interesting way to present such abstract concepts.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285980-competitive-fire-corretja-courier-chesnokov-and-coria
by Tyler
about 14 hours ago

Hey Leroy. If you get a chance, stop by my profile and check out my latest article. I've been extremely busy, so I am glad I finally wrote a new piece on Duke. Thanks!
by Ray
about 18 hours ago

An Article/rant that was sparked by ongoing revelations thanks to the USA today. you don't have to agree with me and I'll probably alienate myself a bit in the College sports section of Bleacher, but this is an important subject. Please support when you have some free time, Thanks, Ray!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288158-whats-more-important-america-college-football-or-a-college-education?just_published=1
by Hotnuke
about 18 hours ago

Leroy,

I really thought you’d find this piece something you’d want to read on this Veteran’s Day. If you’re a veteran yourself, thank you for your service.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288145-sports-veterans-day-reflect-understand-and-soften-your-heart

Thanks,

Daniel Barber aka Hotnuke
by Caleb
1 day ago

Hey Leroy!

Check out my latest Pac10 Bowl game predictions...looks to be a great year, the Pac is tougher than people think!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/287435-pac-10-bowl-predictions-can-oregon-stay-on-top
by Kevin
1 day ago

This is my best article yet. Please read.http://bleacherreport.com/articles/287963-mike-marshall-the-most-contreversial-person-in-baseball-circles?just_published=1
by J.A.
1 day ago

Thanks so much for the edit - you are tireless!! Much, much appreciated!
by TR
1 day ago

You were in the back of my mind as I scribbled this:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/287675-nfl-week-nine-musings-on-underachievers-and-accountability?just_published=1

A read would be much appreciated.
by Michael
1 day ago

NFL Power rankings.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/287636-riding-cloud-9-nfl-top-10-power-rankings
by Josh
2 days ago

As you all know, the Chiefs have released Larry Johnson. I analyze his career. This is the rise and fall of Larry Johnson:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/287240-going-a-bit-too-far-the-rise-and-fall-of-larry-johnson

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