Drew

You just gotta keep livin' man, L-I-V-I-N. #HailWV #LetsGoPens #LetsGoBucs

[Quinn Robie @QuinnRobie1]

U92’s call of the game-winning home run by Paul Schoenfeld.

WVU survives to play for a spot in the super regionals tomorrow.

#WVU

[Drew @SocklessInWV]

@NorthShoreNine This team is built for Ozuna not to be on the roster

[Carolina Hurricanes @Canes]

WHO WANTS A BEER SKATE?!

RT for your chance to win the hottest drinking device in sports.

[Clint Hurdle @ClintHurdle13]

I kept this story in my pocket for a long time....

In Pittsburgh, September 15th is Roberto Clemente Day.

Every year the whole organization fans out across the city. It's like Christmas. Roberto's family is there, Vera and the boys.

My first year as manager was 2011. We celebrated. We shook hands and moved on.
We didn't win.

19 consecutive losing seasons.

2012 rolls around. Same day, same celebration. We had another losing season, our 20th consecutive.

After the ceremony, Roberto Jr. walked over.

"My mom wants to talk to you."

We went into the dugout. Me, Vera, and her three sons.

She spoke in Spanish. I played four years of winter ball so I understood enough. She wasn't angry, but she was passionate. And I kept hearing Roberto's number come up.

Roberto Jr. translated.

"My mother wants you to know that there cannot be a 21st losing season. That was Roberto's number. It would be a disgrace to his legacy."

She was staring right at me.

Before I could even think about what to say, words came out of my mouth:
"I promise you, Vera. That won't happen."

Roberto Jr. looked at me and said, "You made my mom a promise. I hope you can keep it."

I said, "I hope I can keep it too."

I didn't tell my coaches. I didn't tell the players. I told my wife. That was it.

The next year, 2013, we broke the consecutive seasons losing streak. Ended it at 20.

On Roberto Clemente Day that September, Vera came walking across that field.

And I probably got one of the most meaningful hugs I've ever received in my life.

The players did all the heavy lifting. I just got the hug.

Some promises are worth making before you know if you can keep them.

@Pirates

[Drew @SocklessInWV]

@WVUBaseball Beautiful evening for baseball! #HailWV

[Pittsburgh Clothing Co. @PGHClothingCo]

CLEAR EYES.
FULL HEARTS.
DAN MUSE. #PengWINs 📻🎶

[Drew @SocklessInWV]

@Pirates

[Pittsburgh Pirates @Pirates]

In honor of a very successful Opening Weekend at PNC Park, we're giving away this team-autographed poster.

RT for your chance to win! 🏴‍☠️

[Drew @SocklessInWV]

@NorthShoreNine We out here hoisting in Charleston, WV! #LetsGoBucs

[Drew @SocklessInWV]

@mearshannah_ *cone missile🚀

[Pittsburgh Clothing Co. @PGHClothingCo]

CLEAR EYES.
FULL HEARTS.
DAN MUSE. #PengWINs 📻🎶

[Sportsnet @Sportsnet]

WHAT DID WE JUST WITNESS?

[Drew @SocklessInWV]

@ContextFreeCBB . @JonRothstein

[NBC Olympics & Paralympics @NBCOlympics]

JACK HUGHES DELIVERS AMERICA'S GOLDEN MOMENT IN OVERTIME.

[Drew @SocklessInWV]

@shaynagoldman_ One of the best and loudest stadiums in college football. Should be one of better outdoor game environments in a while.

[Pittsburgh Clothing Co. @PGHClothingCo]

CLEAR EYES.
FULL HEARTS.
DAN MUSE. #PengWINs

[Sickos Committee @SickosCommittee]

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE TD AND JUMP INTO THE SNOW BANK CELEBRATION!!

[WVU Barstool @WVUBarstool]

HELL OF A COMEBACK WIN

MARCUS IS A MOUNTAINEER LEGEND 🐐

NOT DONE YET

[BGSU Football @BG_Football]

@cfbcampustour You’re safe.

[MACtion @MACSports]

If you hear screaming, don’t worry...

It’s just Tuesday night. #MACtion 🏈