I spent my college years on the gridiron in the 'Show Me State'. I kinda spent my professional career living that mantra. After a first round selection I showed folks there was a different way to play my position. Prior to me people viewed the position as a pass blocker and short yard gainer. I broke through those boundaries - to the tune of 1,000 yards in three different … [Read more...] about Who am I?
Archives for October 2008
White Hart Lane and the Importance of Frugality
The only objection I have against European club football is not having playoffs. As an American sports fan, this is a hard concept for me to grasp. Despite no postseason, relegation encompasses all the anxiety and excitement of a playoff. As the regular season winds down, the bottom of the table plays out like the BCS as teams desperately try to avoid relegation to the league … [Read more...] about White Hart Lane and the Importance of Frugality
Notre Dame Trounces Hapless Huskies
Saturday evening, Notre Dame moved to 5-2 after dominating the Washington Huskies by a final score of 33-7. The game was not as close as the score may have indicated. Okay, the Huskies are one of the weaker teams on the schedule to date, but the Irish played their most complete wire-to-wire game of the season thus far and we're clearly the superior team, although far from … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Trounces Hapless Huskies
Who am I?
My career in sports has known few boundaries. After working on the family farm in Georgia I shuffled off to the Marines before landing at Washington State University. I have worked with the likes of Joe Paterno, Woody Hayes, Bob Griese, and Dan Fouts. I was there when Spitz won 7, and Heiden skated to 5. I was on hand for Bucky's blast as I was when the Mets beat the Astros … [Read more...] about Who am I?
Who am I?
I may not be the brother of Loretta Lynn, but I am a coal miner's son. It's kinda difficult to pick a number to represent me. Is it 600? As in the amount of money I signed for. Or is it 1959? As in the one year I was temporarily retired. Perhaps 235 represents me best. That number did account for more points than the 335 that could also symbolize my accomplishments. Put … [Read more...] about Who am I?