Rich Beyond Measure defines the best things in life that are cannot be measured by money — like my wife, children, grandchildren, and dogs. Like my family, West Virginia, its high school athletics and fans hold a special place for me.

As a fulltime sportswriter (1989-2015), I was politely shamed by Deion Sanders into leaving the Cincinnati Reds clubhouse prior to a game against the Pirates at Three Rivers Stadium.

I am an advocate for enrollment only classifications in West Virginia high school activities sanctioned by the Secondary School Activities Commission, including private school members.

As a casual observer, I don’t like four classes. However, it’s difficult to not acknowledge its success for individual SSAC members.

“I think perfect objectivity is an unrealistic goal; fairness, however, is not.” — Michael Pollan