CHARACTER COUNTS

Arizona Sports’ Ron Wolfley meets SBS survivor Isaiah Cosme

Jul 23, 2022, 11:15 AM | Updated: Jul 25, 2022, 3:02 pm

Sports fans in the Valley, especially Arizona Cardinals fans, are well familiar with the boisterous personality of former Cardinals fullback Ron Wolfley.

Working in the broadcast booth for the Cardinals, as well as co-host of 98.7 FM Arizona Sports Wolf & Luke, Wolfley eats, sleeps and breathes Valley sports.

On Friday, Wolfley got to meet someone just as passionate about the Cardinals as him – Isaiah Cosme.

Cosme, a survivor of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), is a lifelong fan of the Cardinals.

SBS is a severe form of physical child abuse resulting from violently shaking an infant.

Upon meeting Wolfley, Cosme referred to him as a ‘wedge buster,’ one of the radio host’s many sayings.

Cosme even impressed the former NFL’er with his knowledge of the game, asking Wolfley why his position of fullback has declined since 1991.

“This kid knows what he’s talking about right here,” Wolfley said.

The two then discussed how the fullback is making a comeback in today’s NFL, with Wolfley telling Cosme that 22 teams currently use one.

Wolfley then gifted Cosme some fresh Cardinals swag, highlighted by a new camo hat that just hit the stores.

“Incredible human being, an incredible kid,” Wolfley said following his time with Cosme. “The miracle that he is, the story that he has, although sad is also very triumphant.”

Wolfley added that he was honored to be in Cosme’s presence, and says the way he’s handled adversity is inspiring.

“Watching him do that is just amazing to me, I just respect that so much from this young guy,” Wolfley said. “(We) Wanna do whatever we can of course to just love on him.”

The former fullback and radio host made a point to tell Cosme that this was very much the start to their friendship.

Cosme ended things by saying he wishes to be able to watch a Cardinals broadcast with Wolfley and play-by-play announcer Dave Pasch.

“You know what, I will work on that,” Wolfley said.

Character Counts

Refugio "Coach Kuko" Juarez at the Arizona Sports studios....

Character Counts

Refugio ‘Coach Kuko’ Juarez named Arizona Sports Coach of the Month

Refugio Juarez has been named as the Arizona Sports Coach of the Month winner for uplifting the soccer players at La Academia in Mesa.

1 day ago

Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz talks about new Cardinals defensive player Darius Robinson....

David Veenstra

Arizona Cardinals DL Darius Robinson’s impact goes far beyond the field

Cardinals DL Darius Robinson started his own nonprofit foundation at Missouri and his goal is to host three charitable events each year.

5 days ago

Manager Torey Lovullo (L) and general manager Mike Hazen of the Arizona Diamondbacks meet before Ga...

David Veenstra

MLB feature showcases inseparable bond between Diamondbacks’ Hazen and Lovullo

MLB published a short-form documentary centered around the friendship between D-backs general manager Mike Hazen and manager Torey Lovullo. 

25 days ago

Devin Booker gifts Purdue men's basketball with Book 1s...

Arizona Sports

Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker gifts pair of Final Four teams Nike Book 1s

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker gifted Alabama and Purdue men's basketball teams with Nike Book 1s ahead of the Final Four.

26 days ago

Paris Johnson Jr. looks on...

Tyler Drake

Cardinals’ Paris Johnson Jr. eyeing ways to extend his foundation’s reach in Arizona

Don't let his age fool you, Cardinals offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. is no stranger to giving back to the communities around him.

1 month ago

Runners take off after the starting gun at Pat's Run in Tempe. The race, will be run on April 13 th...

Character Counts

The 20th annual Pat’s Run set take place in Tempe on April 13

The 20th iteration of Pat's Run is set to take place in Tempe on April 13 to honor the life and legacy of Pat Tillman.

2 months ago

Arizona Sports’ Ron Wolfley meets SBS survivor Isaiah Cosme