TSLU Crew
Ms. Mo "Player of the Game"
“All about business” is the phrase to describe Mo, the host "The Starting Line Up" (TSLU). TSLU is a fiery three-hour sports talk show, showcasing all levels of professional, collegiate, and local high school, presented with a twist of blended talent and entertainment, celebrating how we do sports in a BIG way!
This beauteous host possesses a go-getting, spirited attitude towards all her endeavors. Mo isn’t just another pretty face! She can become as aggressive as one of the players on the court or field when it comes to discussing sports issues. Her feisty personality and energy should bring on attention grabbing subjects and interesting round-table segments to intrigue all.
She loves to travel abroad, Europe being her favorite travel hot spot. In addition, Mo loves to ride her mountain, karaoke, relax on boats, and fly planes - yep she is a pilot. Mo is a homegrown “Jersey girl” out of New Jersey, a Texan (Houston) at heart, but has become a true Chi-Towner.
Lamar Battle
A Chicago native and former high school basketball MVP (CVS class of 73'). He also played basketball at St Paul’s College in VA where he earned a BA degree in Sociology. He served as an assistant basketball coach at Simeon High School, The University of St. Francis, and Kennedy King College where he served also as the Interim head coach.
He currently writes a Sports and Pop Culture blog at Drop Steps.com. He is a lifelong LA Lakers and UCLA Bruin fan with a real affinity for sports. Lamar also has years of community service and activism as his passions.
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Twitter: @lamarbattle
Email: lbattle7915@hotmail.com
Darryl Wren
A Chicago West Side native and former captain of the baseball team at Westinghouse High School (Class of 77') who after leaving high school played baseball briefly at Wilbur Wright J.C. (where he also hosted a late night music radio show) and also played in Semi-Pro leagues in both baseball and football. Darryl also attended Triton College and the University of Illinois (Chicago). After college and his sports playing days, he entered the IT field (in which he still works) and through his various IT jobs in the corporate environment it allowed him the privilege of traveling all over the world.
He currently works as an IT Technician at The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Center on Chicago's South Side and is also part of its Ministry team there where he preaches and performs community outreach. He is a lifelong Chicago sports fan and has a real love for all things Chicago and sports overall. Darryl has been a South Side resident for the past eleven years and currently resides in Blue Island, IL.​