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Sideline Observations from the Spurs Game

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:34:42 -0600

The Spurs will be much better. Now granted they played a Hornet team in dissarray, but the offseason has been very kind to the silver and black. I know it sounds crazy, but loosing early may have been the best thing that could have happened. They realized they needed some upgrades and got some much needed rest for their weary multiple-playoff legs. Do you think anything would have changed if they had gone to the conference finals and lost? Would there been another push for "one more run" with the same ol' team. Now I still think they should have kept Bruce, but this new encarnation looks pretty darn good. After one game! We will see if they still look as such in late June!

No wonder Bandera is known for it's tourism!

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:50:23 -0600

This Friday night we went out to do our usual, "FNF Game of the Week" and Tailgate Party. Now being at KENS for 10 years I have done countless "Games", for countless "Weeks". Until Friday, I had never shot a game in Bandera. The whole community welcomed Joe and myself with open arms. Now, most people we visit on Fridays are great. But Bandera took an extra step! The whole atmosphere had that feel of Fridays long past for an old jock like myself. Plus, the people made us feel like we were from there community instead of just visiting. If you get a chance, make the 47 mile drive from San Antonio and check them out. They also have this Cole Hubble kid at QB (He led the Bulldogs to a 1 point come from behind victory), he and his mates are worth the drive and price of admission. Thanks for everything Bandera!

Wow!

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:23:30 -0600

"They are who we thought they were!" Thanks Dennis Green! This weekend's games, college, pro, and high school lived up to their billing. It was a very good week for football. Who would have thought the Michigan-Notre Dame and Ohio State-USC games would have lived up to the hype. ( I didn't.)

How about Coach Streety getting his 300th win at Madison?

Then the Cowboys played well, Buffalo and New England was close. If you are a football fan you truly got your money's worth this weekend.

Now, what do they do for an encore?

A Fitting Tribute

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:03:14 -0600

The Northeast ISD Athletic Department really got it right. With the opening of their new stadium, Heroes Stadium no doubt, they named the encircling street after a truly great athlete. Not for his contribution on the field, even though he was pretty good. But for everything that happened after. David Edwards was hurt during Madison's playoff game with Austin Westlake. I was there and it was one of the most chilling scenes of my life. It really took out of everyone at the field that day. It was touch and go for the months that followed, but when he finally did return to the field...Wow! He didn't play another down, but he galvanized a school and a community. Everytime I saw him he had a smile. I don't know if I would have. Would you? Anyway, Congratulations to the Edwards family. David was taken too soon but in that time he touched so many. Everytime I drive into that stadium I will remember, we all should!!!

Like a Kid at Christmas...

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:48:36 -0600

It's almost time. Does it feel like the week before Christmas to you? Well it is for me! Football season starts next Thursday. Zero Week, if that makes sense. High schools hit it, then UIW and all the colleges start up. Then it's time for the NFL. It's about to be on baby! Don't lie, you know the little hairs on the back of your neck are standing up. Don't worry, you'll get your fix soon!

Sam Hurd, SA Superstar and soon....

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:01:15 -0600

Hey San Antonio if you haven't gotten familiar with former Brack star Sam Hurd..."You betta get your popcorn ready!" With the departure of T.O., Sam is really stepping up in this camp. Don't be surprised if this year he has a breakout season. He has the tools so watch out! Go out and get your #17 Cowboys' Jersey and root, root, root for the home kid!

Cowboy Questions

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:07:05 -0600

Well it's almost that time again. The turf is down, the signs are going up. In just a few short days, the Jerry Jones Road Show pulls into San Antonio. With T.O. gone, Tony Romo has become the main attraction. But is that really a good thing for Romo? Who amongst the receivers will step up to fill the hole? Is this Sam Hurd's breakout year? What about Felix Jones? Can Jason Garrett regain his mojo? Those are just a few of the questions on the mind of fans. Many more than last year at this time. Will three weeks be enough to get them answered? I doubt it!

My Two Cents!

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:49:03 -0600

Word on the streets Starsky is that Bruce Bowen, Fabricio Oberto and Kurt Thomas were traded to the Bucks for Richard Jefferson. Now everyone has their opinion basketball-wise. But have you thought about the person you lose in Bruce. For the media, who is going to be there doing interviews all the time. A couple of years ago, Bruce went to "It is, what it is!" and we in the media had fun with it. That's because Bruce was the goto interview. He always talked, after a game after a practice or after one of his many "Bruce and Buddy" events.

As a player he had to find his niche' and work his way up through the ranks. A hard nosed bule collar player on a blue collar team, in a blue collar town. He is on commercials and he owns a business in town with his wife. That though is the unfortunate part on the NBA business. Players are commodities but in their community they are so much more. At least this one has been for the people of San Antonio. I shot quite a few stories with Bruce and more interviews than I can remember. But he is one of the guys who was usually smiling and remembered your name. Stayed as long as you needed him and even occasionally sat down and had dinner with you.

Anyway, if this is it for Bruce in SA Good Luck to him. We hope you and your family keep your roots planted right here for years to come.

Here We Go Again...

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:53:28 -0600

"Vikes Reps to Meet With Favre." That is a headline from a story today. How many days and months and years do we have to go through this? I don't have any problem with Favre wanting to play. If someone wants to pay him he could play until he's 80! I just hate the fact that we have to follow the soap opera everyday! Everyday! Brett, decide whether you want to play or not, then go play. He has more waffle in him than Eggo! We in the media, let them figure it out and stop reporting every little development. "Favre walks past a Viking hat at the Wal-Mart in Hattesburg!" Vikings, let him decide and stop leaking facts to the media. You are really putting a lot of pressure on the QB's that are there. I just hope we get all this resolved soon, if not every week during the season a team will have contacted Favre about coming back. Poor Rachel Nicols better buy a house in Mississippi!

Who Do You Root For Now?

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:52:44 -0600

Well San Antonio, the NBA Finals start tonight so who do you pick? Do you choose perpetual antagonist Kobe and the Lakers or Dwight "Superman" Howard? Kobe is still the best player in world, but isn't there something Spur-like about the Magic? Could you, as a self-respecting Spurs fan, ever root for the Lakers? After .4, after the sweeps, after all the torment that team has put this city through over the years? Plus, aren't we the hometown of the Big Shaqtus? So doesn't that mean we have to side with him in his mini-feud with the "Black Mamba"? (By the way, what a stupid nickname!) Will you even watch? Do you even care? I do...a little.

Doggone Controversy

Tue, 19 May 2009 09:21:46 -0600

So Mike Vick gets released soon and I just want to say, "It's about time!" I mean, I understand that he broke the law and has to pay his debt. But come on folks, I have heard too many people screaming that it wasn't enough time. Why not? What else would you have the man do? Then there is the whole NFL, Roger Goddell issue. Will he let him play? Leonard Little killed a person, Matt Jones was a cocaine dealer! They played still. Do the right thing NFL, let the man have a chance. Make him do a bunch of PSA's, atone for his sins and watch him like a hawk. Everything else is up to him.

I am the Greatest Ever!

Wed, 06 May 2009 14:38:10 -0600

Well, I am the greatest Marcus Floyd, sitting at his desk, at KENS TV, wearing a blue shirt, whose parents were named Bernice and Walter!

hy⋅per⋅bo⋅le
-noun- 1. obvious and intentional exaggeration.
2. an extravagant statement or figure of speech not intended to be taken literally, as "to wait an eternity."

I have heard over the years, the greatest this the greatest that and it really drives me crazy! I mean that game or play or whatever my have been awesome. It may be the best you have ever seen with your own two eyes. But that does not make it the "Greatest"!

Muhammad Ali, to me "the Greatest" boxer of all time. He said he was, I believe he was but does that mean literally he was the best ever? The recent Celtic-Bull playoff series, I heard many people say it was the best. Better than Bird vs. Jordan? I saw them both, I think the recent one was very good but not better.

It's all about perspective, you have yours and I have mine. The only thing I suggest when we say " the greatest" qualify it just a bit.

Darn Swine Flu Strikes Again!

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:24:31 -0600

The UIL has just ruled that all athletic events are cancelled until May 11th. I understand the safety precautions that need to be taken. But I feel sorry for those kids that don't get a chance to run "the race of their life" and make it to state. What about the team that was peaking this week and sitting for two will effect their momenteum. Again, don't misunderstand, safety is the main concern, I just hope this doesn't hurt any of these kids too much!

That's Just Dirty!

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:24:05 -0600

Attention everyone, there is a difference between a hard foul and a dirty one! If you have been watching the Spurs-Mavs series you've seen both. Now how do you distinguish between the two? Here's a hint: If Jason Terry is giving it, it's probably DIRTY! OMG! The shot he hit Tony with on the fast break...it got him a flagrant foul, at the park it may have gotten him knocked out! There is such a thing as basketball ettiquete. You play tough and you play hard, but you do not try to injure! That shoulder forearm shiver might have injured TP. Then later in the game as Bruce went up for a shot he deliberately undercut him! Wow! Props to Bruce for just popping up and shooting his freethrows. Ron Artest would not have been as kind. Robert Horry would not have been as kind. Why restort to such tactics? I have always kinda liked JET, but after this I don't know. I am sure this breaks his heart, but c'mon man! Go Hard, or Go Home! But if you gotta go dirty, just stay home!

Below the Rim!

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:01:32 -0600

Guys I know this is hard for you to hear but girls can play basketball. Did you see what the UConn Lady Huskies did in the NCAA tournament? Did you see that they went undefeated for the entire year? Every victory was by double digits. Even in the Championship game! These young women simply demolished the competition. If you could call it that. Just because there isn't much dunking and high flying doesn't diminish their dominance. Check the stats, check the records how could you not be impressed!