Jim Acho

Jim Acho is an American attorney, author and former editor of SportsReviewMagazine.com.

Acho first gained media attention for his "All Name Team," an annual list that comprises the top 100 names in college football. He compiled his list for 20 seasons before discontinuing it in 2007. Acho's list frequently appeared in "The Detroit News" and on ESPN.

Biography

Acho practices law at the law firm of [http://www.cmda-law.com/ Cummings, McClorey, Davis & Acho] . In 2003, he represented Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Larry Foote on a disorderly person charge following a brawl at a restaurant. [ [http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-73460856.html Steelers Linebacker Foote Reaches Plea] , "Associated Press". Published April 23, 2003. Retrieved August 1, 2008.] From 2004 to 2007, he was one of the attorneys who represented former Major League Baseball players seeking pensions and medical benefits. [Attanasio, Ed. [http://sf.broowaha.com/article.php?id=1453 Talking to the Oldtimers: My Interview with Ernie Fazio] , "Broowaha". Published May 4, 2007. Retrieved August 1, 2008.] [Anderson, Dave. [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B06E7DA113EF930A25750C0A9629C8B63 Sports of The Times; Remembering Players M.L.B. Has Forgotten] , "The New York Times". Published March 13, 2004. Retrieved August 1, 2008.] In 2007, Acho represented University of Michigan defensive end Brandon Graham and Baltimore Ravens linebacker Prescott Burgess on a disorderly conduct charge. [Burke, Chris. [http://blog.mlive.com/thediag/2007/09/graham_charges_dropped.html Graham charges dropped] , University of Michigan. Published September 26, 2007. Retrieved August 1, 2008.]

Acho represented NFL alumni against Gene Upshaw and the NFLPA in a battle over improved pension and medical benefits and appeared on ESPN radio to discuss Upshaw's death [ [http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=nfl&id=3546392 ESPN - Quotes on death of Gene Upshaw - NFL] ] [ [http://www.latimes.com/news/ny-spupshawquotes0822,0,415073.story?page=1 Gary Upshaw] ] . American comedians Randy and Jason Sklar have referred to him while guest hosting The Jim Rome Show. and ESPN's Howie Schwab has referred to Acho multiple times on Stump The Schwab and ESPN.

Personal life

Acho resides in Farmington Hills, Michigan with his wife, University of Michigan Associate Athletic Director Shari Acho.

Bibliography

*"Acho wrote a book about the AFL in 1997 called "The Foolish Club""

References

External links

* [http://www.sportsreviewmagazine.com Acho's blog, Sports Review Magazine]
* [http://www.cmda-law.com/profile/Acho+James+R-1.html Biography at Cummings, McClorey, Davis & Acho]