At least one of you asked for details on the upcoming roast for Don James, as good an excuse as any to pass along the press release with all the relevant information.

So here it is:

2nd ANNUAL ROD LONG ALL-STAR GOOD SPORT AWARDS BANQUET
Fundraiser honors former Husky coach Don James in classic ''roast.''

(Seattle, WA) Husky football coaching legend Don "The Dawgfather" James is the designated victim - oops, "honoree" - at the 2nd annual Rod Long All-Star Good Sport Awards Banquet to raise money to support local cancer victims. The star-studded festivities take place Thursday, October 23 at the Bellevue Hyatt Hotel, and feature a 6 pm cocktail hour, followed by a three-course dinner, a highly entertaining roast, and silent/live auctions. All event proceeds benefit the non-profit Jennifer L. Collins Memorial Foundation. Last year's Banquet, honoring former Seahawks QB Dave Krieg, was a huge success and this year's roast promises to be the can't-miss event of the year.

Outrageous emcee/comedian Rod Long "referees" a stellar lineup of friends, colleagues, and celebrities who are ready to turn up the heat and gently rake the Dawgfather over the coals. Sharing the dais are Dick Baird, Mike Gastineau, Nesby Glasgow, Dave Grosby, Greg Lewis, Hugh Millan, Chuck Nelson, Bob Rondeau, and a few surprise guests.

Adding their comments via video tributes are Nick Saban, Alabama Crimson Tide coach; Rich Brooks, former Duck coach, now University of Kentucky coach; Warren Moon, Husky legend and NLF-alum; Jim Mora, former Husky and NFL coach; and Jim Walden, former WSU coach

Guest auctioneer and funnyman John Curley of Evening Magazine presides over a spectacular live auction with one-of-a-kind sports memorabilia, art, travel packages, and more.

Tickets to the 2nd annual Rod Long All-Star Good Sport Awards Banquet are $200 per person and may be purchased on line at http://jensfriends.com, or by contacting 206-723-0315, email: tickets@jensfriends.com. Tax-deductible corporate and table sponsorship opportunities are also available.

About honoree Don James
From 1975-1992, Don James compiled an outstanding 153-57-2 record at the University of Washington, making him the winningest football coach in Husky history. He led the team to 14 Bowl appearances, including six Rose Bowls, and a national championship in 1991, when the Huskies finished 12-0. Under his tenure, Washington won 22 consecutive games from 1990-92. He was named national college coach of the year in 1984 and 1991 and, in 1997, was inducted into the National Football Hall of Fame.

About the Jennifer L. Collins Memorial Foundation
Jennifer L. Collins was an energetic and exceptional woman who battled lung cancer for several years before succumbing in 2006. The foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, was established to continue her dream of directly helping cancer patients and their families. The foundation provides assistance which may include travel expenses to and from medical appointments, childcare during treatments, groceries, insurance co-pay assistance, prescriptions, educational materials and holiday gifts. The foundation currently supports and works with the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and the Swedish Cancer Institute through their patient assistance programs.