Journalist "Smokin" Jim Frazier

The Total Tutor Neil Haley and Coach Karen Hall will interview Journalist "Smokin" Jim Frazier.

Smokin’ Jim Frazier, is the most dynamic and innovative Draft analyst that you’ll find. He is the best evaluator of football talent. He is the publisher of Smokin’ Jim’s Scouting Report and Newsletters.

Smokin’ Jim, was born in Monroeville, Pennsylvania and still resides there today. He played High School Football at Gateway High School. Legendary, Hall of Fame football coach Pete Antimarino was Smokin’ Jim mentor. He was a member of an undefeated AAAA W.P.I.A.L. and Pennsylvania State Championship team. That defense allowed only 32 points, which is still a Gateway High School record.

In September of 1999, Smokin’ Jim received a nomination for the Pennsylvania High School All-Century team by the “Pennsylvania Football News” Magazine. Also, nominated in the same issue were LaVar Arrington, North Hills High School, Ty Law, Aliquippa High School and Tony Dorsett Hopewell High School.

Smokin’ Jim has been writing articles for the New Pittsburgh Courier for many years. He was honored by the Press Club of Pennsylvania with a Golden Quill Award. His June 2005 award winning article was, “A Fighting Chance” on local boxer Paul Spadafora "The Pittsburgh Kid" and his continuing battles with alcohol, violence and other legal issues.

Smoking’ Jim has also served for years as a co-host on Steel City Sports World television show on PCTV channel 21 founded by Luther Dupree Jr. He has also announced many boxing matches, football games basketball games and is a great MC (Master of Ceremonies). He also does a lot of great work in Monroeville and the surrounding Pittsburgh areas.