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KICK THIS ! THE SOCCER SAM SHOWRochester NY - Kick This ! started in late 1995 on WHTK 1280 in Rochester NY. Salvatore 'SS' Fantauzzo created the show to help promote the new pro team in town, the ROCHESTER RHINOS and American Pro Soccer including our US National Teams.The show offers an average of 51 new episodes per year and all shows can be heard right here at Soccersam.com thanks to Spinning Webs Internet & PC Services.
Producer Rich "Kicker" Jones has been with the show since day one. Rich has helped line up the biggest names in American Pro Soccer. Over the years Kick This has had some great Hosts and co-hosts devoting their time to help promote the Rhinos and Pro American Soccer.
Jeff Diveronica has been with the show since 1997. Jeff is the beat writer for the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle and covers the Rhinos, Syracuse Orangemen and High School sports. Click here to check out Jeff's blog - Devo's Direct Kicks.
James Weise, a long time listener and caller of the show, joined the staff in 2005 as news director. James weekly blog covers the world of soccer. Click here to check out James' blog.
Kick This ! is brought to you by Salvatore's Old Fashioned Pizzeria, Palmer's Food Service, Donuts Delite and Spinning Webs. Weekly Trivia prizes include gift cards to Salvatore's and Rhino Tickets compliments of the Rochester Rhinos. KICK THIS ! The SOCCER SAM SHOW live every Saturday 11:05 am eastern time on WHTK 1280 & 107.3 FM. You can also listen live and hear all past shows right here at Soccersam.com .. Thanks and Feel The Kick ..for life !
SOCCER SAM NO LONGER WITH THE RHINOSMarch 26th, 2010 - Rochester NY - Salvatore "Soccer Sam" Fantauzzo announced today he will not return to the Rhinos organization for the upcoming season. Fantauzzo - President of the Rhinos for the past two seasons - took a short leave of absence in late June 2009 for surgery. Unexpected complications from that procedure have forced him not to return for the 2010 season.
"Rob Clark gave me an opportunity of a life time in April of 2008. We accomplished some amazing things and I had a great time helping Rob turn that baby around" says Fantauzzo.
Most recently, Clark asked Sam to return as a color commentator for the 2010 television and radio broadcasts. "Working with Joe Guiliano would have been a dream come true," says Fantauzzo. "Joe and I have amazing chemistry and with John Catalano calling the shots we would have had some great laughs." Fantauzzo's doctors confirmed today that he's not ready to return to work. "I thought by now I would be back to normal and it's only fair to give the Rhinos an opportunity to find a replacement."
Fantauzzo feels that this is a championship season for the Rhinos. Sam refers to Pat Ercoli as "the best thing to happen to this team in years. Pat is a soccer guy and a business man… Very rare in this great game. He is local and understands this community. I know Pat and [Rhinos head coach] Bob Lilley will bring this team to the finals."
"The Rhinos front office is stronger than ever!" says Fantauzzo. "Vice President Dave Cieslinski works 16 hour days and has an amazing staff around him. As a minority owner of the club I know we will be profitable this season."
Sam continues with personal notes to his fans & friends. "I miss the day to day stuff and the game day TV and Radio is my passion. Hopefully I'll be back next season. I appreciate all the calls, cards and letters from the Rhinos fans and 'Kick This!' listeners." Sam has been unable to continue his roll on 'Kick This!' since last July. "I tried to sub in a few shows but it's tough when your memory isn't working. Jeff Diveronica and James Weise have carried the show for months and both are dedicated volunteers that love this team. Thanks to Rich Jones and Mike Moran for all their technical work through the years."
Sam plans to recover in Florida and wants to be at every Rhinos home game as a fan. "I hope to hang out in the Marina suite with a bucket of popcorn and enjoy every game with my family and friends…"
WE all wish Soccer Sam the best and Feel the Kick for LIFE !
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