Ravens CB fighting for his life after dirt-bike crash

By: Andy Slater

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Tray Walker crashed on a dirt bike he was riding Thursday night while wearing his NFL team's jersey. He is now fighting for his life in a Miami hospital.

Miami-Dade Police sources tell me that Walker may have been racing someone just before being involved in the serious crash. Police are looking for the person who's connected to the possible street race or at least was a witness to the incident. (Update: Police said on Friday morning that after a preliminary investigation, this "possible" other person may indeed just be a witness and not involved.)

The person police want to speak with may have been wearing a New England Patriots jersey. One police source told me the report of that individual being an actual Patriots player is "simply a rumor right now and cannot be confirmed."

(Update: Police confirmed on Friday morning that they have no information pertaining to the identity of the "possible" second person) 

Walker sustained very severe head injuries, according to police sources. Jackson Memorial Hospital listed him in critical condition. 

The incident, first reported by WPLG's Liane Morejon, took place Thursday evening near Northwest 75th Street and Northwest 21st Avenue in Miami-Dade County. 

Walker was a rookie this past season for the Ravens and grew up in Miami. 

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What Did Tommy Say?

MLB hitting coaches show up to the clubhouse early the entire season, but Tommy Hutton says that may not turn out to be the case with Barry Bonds.

"I have a hard time believing a guy like Barry Bonds, if the team is 15 games out in August, is going to show up at 1  o'clock and look at video," Hutton said during the debut of weekly-appearance on The Andy Slater Show.

What Did Tommy Say?

• If Stanton stays healthy "You just write it down, he's going to hit 40 homeruns." 
• On who should win Marlins' closer job: "There's no adrenaline (during exhibition games), so I don't think you can make a decision in Spring Training on a closer unless you've already decided that."
• On Tony Clark's idea to shut clubhouses down to media: "It's an awful idea... Players at times all around baseball can become too sensitive to what is written and what is said about them."

Tommy Hutton joins The Andy Slater Show every Monday at 3:30p during baseball season on 940 WINZ and iHeartRadio. 

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Deadly wrong-way crash by Miami man was planned

By: Andy Slater

Sunday night's deadly wrong-way crash on Florida's Turnpike in Broward was planned out by the 26-year-old driver who died on the scene.

Miami Beach resident Tzvi Ference wrote on Friday night that he was determined to get onto the Florida Turnpike, drive the wrong way, and crash his car head-on into a truck.

According to Florida Highway Patrol, that's exactly what Ference did late Sunday night.

Ference also made a post claiming he was looking for mental help from Temple Emanu-El in Miami Beach, but was banned from the synagogue and would be arrested if he tried to go. 

The deadly crash happened just south of Griffin  Road on the southbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike.

The driver of the semi-truck and his passenger were not injured.

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Tommy Hutton to join The Andy Slater Show weekly

By: Andy Slater

Fox Sports Florida's loss is a big gain for The Andy Slater Show.

Fan favorite, Tommy Hutton, will be exclusively joining The Andy Slater Show during the 2016 baseball season.

The Andy Slater Show can be heard weekdays 2-4p on 940 WINZ and iHeartRadio. Hutton will appear for his exclusive segment every Monday.

While the majority of Hutton's analysis will be focused on Marlins games, he will also discuss other major baseball topics.

Hutton served as an analyst for the Marlins the past 19 seasons.

Many players complained during the 2015 season that Hutton was too critical.  

Hutton was always very honest on broadcasts, which makes him a perfect fit for The Andy Slater Show --- a show that's all about honesty. It's the only place you'll be able to hear Hutton unplugged and unfiltered. 

Hutton's first on-air appearance will be Monday, Feb. 29. You can also come and say hi to Hutton at the monthly Andy Slater "See You Later" poker tournament at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. Hutton will a special guest on March 8.

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Female reality TV star expected to make HS coaching history in Miami

By: Andy Slater

She's known as Bernice from 'South Beach Tow.' Soon, she'll most likely also be known as a head football coach.

Lakatriona Brunson is expected to be named head football coach at Miami Jackson High School, I was told this past weekend. 

It's believed that Brunson would be the first female head football coach in the Florida High School Athletic Association. 

Brunson is currently a teacher at Miami Jackson High School, a requisite to be a head football coach in Miami-Dade County. Besides being a TV star, Brunson previously played for the Miami Fury --- a women's football league.

It's also expected that rapper Luther Campbell will be Brunson's assistant coach. Campbell most recently served as defensive coordinator at Miami Norland High School.

Campbell, aka Uncle Luke, appears on my weekday radio show on 940 WINZ and iHeartRadio. He will continue to co-host every Tuesday. 

The head coaching vacancy at Miami Jackson was created when former University of Miami and NFL player Earl Little stepped down after two seasons. 

Miami Jackson went 3-6 last year. 

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