This Is Why I Like Ike

I have always liked Mike Iaconelli. Straight from the live blog covering the classic comes this;

I saw something happen this morning at the dock that probably wouldn't happen in any other professional sport. Mike Iaconelli was at the dock meeting with his cameraman, and getting the video gear organized in his boat. Several members of the media were around him asking for interviews. And of course he obliged. In between interviews with reporters with big fancy television cameras, a guy with a little camcorder made his way to Ike. When it came his turn in line to speak to him, the guy asked Iaconelli if he would shoot a video for his daughter who loved Ike but was back home. They then proceeded to shoot a funny shtick where the guy pretended to steal Iaconelli's bait.

In what other sport could a fan approach a competitor on the morning of game day at the world championship and shoot a funny video for his kid back home? In what other sport would one of the biggest stars take the time to play with him?

-- Angie Thompson


Just another example of why I like Ike and the Elite Series.


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