Top 10 Springfield James Bond Candidates

10. GoldenEye: Missouri State guard Blake Ahearn is a sharpshooter, and a deadeye
at that.

9. Never Say Never Again: John Q. Hammons. Our doubt went out the window when he landed a St. Louis farm team.

8. Tomorrow Never Dies: At least, it doesn't for Vaughn Prost, who is always on the verge of taking the next step on Heer's Tower.

7. You Only Live Twice: MSU men's head coach Barry Hinson. He's made the most of his second chances after almost getting sacked several years ago.

6. Thunderball: Springfield Cardinals rightfielder Amaury Marti. Anyone who has heard the crack of the ball off his bat knows this is the perfect role for him.

5. Diamonds Are Forever: Brad Pitt. Unless they're given to Jennifer Aniston-or not given to Angelina Jolie.

4. Dr. No: Evangel University President Dr. Robert H. Spence. No drinking. No living off campus. No adjunct professors in The Full Monty.

3. Moonraker: Josh Heinrichs, lead singer for Jah Roots. Think about it a minute.

2. From Russia With Love: Philip Dickey, Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin drummer/singer/guitarist. In addition to the band's name connection, we hear he's a hit with the ladies...and isn't that really the only requirement?

1. Goldfinger: Jack Stack. They don't call it the Midas touch for nothing, boys and girls.