Dadgumitt … ya know that ND fans, players, coaches, etc are gonna look back at this 29-24 loss to North Carolina and point to it as THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY … The very “winnable loss” that mucked up what coulda-shoulda-woulda been a fantastic season. So instead of being possibly 10-2 or 9-3 on Dec 1 and considered for a New Years Day Bowl (you know … one of those played real … [Read more...] about Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda — ND gives it away
Archives for October 2008
Who am I?
I know a thing or two about the 'Red River Shootout' as I spent my college years donning the Sooner jersey. After being taken in the 2nd round of the NFL draft I enjoyed a 12-year career with two different clubs. Early on I established myself in the backfield with three 1,000 yard seasons on the ground. I averaged close to five yards per carry and over 70 yards per game … [Read more...] about Who am I?
Who am I?
As a minor leaguer I continued the longest game in professional baseball history with an RBI in the 21st inning. My major league career would far surpass that accomplishment. For seven consecutive years I had over 200 base hits. Of my 18 summers in the major leagues only two times did I finish with a batting average below .300. My lifetime average ranks in the top 40 … [Read more...] about Who am I?
My interview with George Herman
Who says late night walks are a waste of precious sleep time. When I was recently coerced by the eldest daughter into visiting a local all night eatery, I was awoken a couple of hours later with a gut ache to beat the band. I had no other choice but to walk it off. It was then that I met up with none other Mr. George Herman ‘Babe’ Ruth. Sure his appearance was nothing more than … [Read more...] about My interview with George Herman
Who am I?
Born in Josesjo, Sweden and growing up in nearby Tarnaby I made the most of my surroundings and took to the slopes. By the age of five, I was already skiing. Eight years later I started training with the Swiss national. I qualified for the European race circuit at the age of 18. I became so dominant that the International Skiing Association altered the rules to include … [Read more...] about Who am I?