Author Archives: Marc Parrish

Crimson & Gold Challenge: #5 of 5

So, here’s the deal.  This week is the AC Crimson & Gold Challenge to benefit Roo athletics.  To help out the cause, I’m giving away five signed, early copies of my new Roo Tales book, “the Rivals & Legends of Austin College.”  If you want to win a copy, all you have to do are

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Crimson & Gold Challenge: #4 of 5

So, here’s the deal. This week is the AC Crimson & Gold Challenge to benefit Roo athletics. To help out the cause, I’m giving away five signed, early copies of my new Roo Tales book, “the Rivals & Legends of Austin College.” If you want to win a copy, all you have to do are

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Crimson & Gold Challenge: #3 of 5

So, here’s the deal. This week is the AC Crimson & Gold Challenge to benefit Roo athletics. To help out the cause, I’m giving away five signed, early copies of my new Roo Tales book, “the Rivals & Legends of Austin College.” If you want to win a copy, all you have to do are

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Crimson & Gold Challenge: #2 of 5

So, here’s the deal. This week is the AC Crimson & Gold Challenge to benefit Roo athletics. To help out the cause, I’m giving away five signed, early copies of my new Roo Tales book, “the Rivals & Legends of Austin College.” If you want to win a copy, all you have to do are

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Crimson & Gold Challenge: #1 of 5

So, here’s the deal. This week is the AC Crimson & Gold Challenge to benefit Roo athletics. To help out the cause, I’m giving away five signed, early copies of my new Roo Tales book, “the Rivals & Legends of Austin College.” If you want to win a copy, all you have to do are

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1961

Legends kicks off this weekend. Those who make it will be able to check out the new turf at Jerry Apple Stadium. The turf was like new back in 1961, the second year of play at Jerry Apple Stadium. This picture from 1961 shows how different things looked back then. Hughey Gym is there, but

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Larry Fedora, Canton, and the NFL Hall of Fame

It’s playoff time! The reborn United States Football League (USFL) concluded its first regular season this past weekend, and Austin College Kangaroo Larry Fedora’s New Orleans Breakers have secured a playoff berth against the Birmingham Stallions. On Saturday, June 25th, the Breakers Head Coach will lead his squad in the South Division championship against Stallions

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Roo Tex Hill & Top Gun: Maverick

Many of y’all are probably headed out this weekend to check out the new Top Gun movie. For those of you in Facebook land who hoped to enjoy “Top Gun: Maverick” without having to endure yet another annoying Roo Tale, well, my apologies. Sure, you betcha. I enjoyed “Top Gun: Maverick” like much of America

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