Two big events took place 50 years ago today, September 20, 1973. In Louisiana, Jim Croce tragically died in a plane crash en route to Austin College. In Houston, Billie Jean King knocked off Bobby Riggs in the famous “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match. Both events have Roo ties. I’ve already written about Croce
50 years ago today, Jim Croce was on his way to Austin College. He never made it. His plane, en route to Sherman for a concert, crashed after liftoff. I know Roos who were planning to attend. Some even saved their Croce program and Sid Rich Gym concert tickets. The release of the Croce hit
Assistant Coaches. They’re a thing. The Texas Longhorns defeated #3 Alabama in Tuscaloosa at Bryant-Denny (named for Paul “Bear” Bryant & George Denny) Stadium on Saturday. Longhorn Coach Greg Sarkisian, a former assistant coach to Coach Nick Saban at Alabama, defeated his old mentor. Texas-Alabama regular season matchups began in 2022 after a 100-year hiatus.
AC Freshman Jordan Odom will probably attend Saturday night’s Roo football opener and cheer a Roo touchdown pass. The Kangaroos host Nebraska Wesleyan University at Jerry Apple Stadium in the first night game ever played on campus. Jordan Odom is the son of Brian Odom, a member of my AC fraternity, and Shelley Odom, a
Austin College football kicks off its 2023 season under the lights! New lights have been installed at Jerry Apple Stadium; Kangaroo football will be playing its first ever night game on campus in the sport’s long 127-year history. AC hosts Nebraska Wesleyan on Saturday, September 2nd at 7pm. AC Athletic Director David Norman reports that
It’s Crimson & Gold Challenge week. Your contribution to the AC sport of your choice will assist that sport’s coaching, equipment, & travel. See a link in the comments to give and thank you in advance. The landmark Title IX law recently celebrated its 50thanniversary. To encourage giving over the five days, I will be
“I know your life on earth was troubled, and only you could know the pain You weren’t afraid to face the devil, you were no stranger to the rain.” – “Go Rest High on that Mountain,” by Vince Gill Vince Gill wrote “Go Rest High on that Mountain” to pay tribute to country singer Keith
I’ll always share every Kangaroo interviewed by James Kowalewski (Coach Kovo) on his Team Player Podcast (TPP) here in the Go Roos FB group. By my count, Kovo has interviewed nine Roos: Benjamin Moran, DeMarcus Harris, Eric Shon, DeAndre Holmes, Keith Johnston, Jessica Tully-Mitchell Bragg, Pat Abernathey, Marvin Nash, & Carlos Longoria. This week is
I’m a big fan of the corner of 50th & 6thin New York City. You got Radio City Music Hall to the northeast, 30 Rock to the southeast, and the famous Christmas Balls Fountain to the southwest. But the northwest corner is my favorite this week. That’s the site of the Time & Life building.
I’ll admit it. My brain is a little weird. I saw this recent graphic from a baseball game in California. I quickly realized I could use it as a writing hook to promote Austin College Legends 2023 and give a shout out to a Kangaroo! The ANAHEIM Angels scoreboard operator had a little fun at
