3/07/2009

At home with..

The Cedar Rapids Kernels are the latest focus of Ben Hill's At Home With feature. Cedar Rapids GM Jack Roeder answers the questions.

The highlight of the article is Jack picking highlights since the new Vet was built.
MiLB.com: What are some of your favorite on-field moments since you've been with the team?

JR: The support and contributions of fans and the comeback of the team after the devastating 2008 June flood was amazing.

[The time when touring mascot] "Reggy" had to use Roady, our equipment manager, as his dancing partner at the last minute because our manager was ejected from the game. Roady's full participation was entertaining.

The final performance of the Blues Brothers Act in 2007 had the whole stadium rocking. It was electric!

The day Mr. Shucks used a broom on the field to indicate a sweep of the other team. Our manager did not appreciate it to say the least.

The All-Star Game when the Hot Corner Grill caught fire. Listening to the rebroadcast of the game was hilarious (although it was not at the time).

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