In a carousel category that has revolved between four men over a decade or so, it's been far too long since WCCO's Mark Rosen has been recognized as the lead rider among TV's sporting thoroughbreds. To be sure, TV newscasts afford little time for sporting pith, which is why the long-running Rosen's Sports Sunday should be appreciated. The program allows enough time for guests to actually talk, and Rosen continually proves both a quality listener and a formidable sounding board. His show runs concurrently with ESPN's Sunday night SportsCenter, and the two programs are an ideal clicking complement of national and local sports. And while Rosen has been a station stanchion since working with 'CCO as a high schooler in the late '60s, he has accepted the evolution of new media with a Twitter account (@WCCORosen) that isn't afraid to mix it up with a younger set that generally favors smarm over charm. Rosen's radio work and foray into movie reviews can prove challenging at times in their geniality, but the Sunday night show is a consistent reminder that nice guys can finish well while serving as more than just another talking head.