FB: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[hazzben]

TD UWEC.

28 - 21 SJU on top.

[footballfan413]

To fans of D-3 football everywhere.  I am honored to have been asked to spread the word regarding a new cancer fund that has been established to help Tom Pattison, UW-W sports broadcaster and founder of www.warhawkfootball.com    I and my family know, all to well, how a cancer diagnosis can be devastating to a families daily lives and finances. Please, consider making even the smallest donation to Tom. 

The following is an open letter by Retired UW-W Coach Bob Berezowitz:

Team Tom Cancer Fund Drive established

Once a Warhawk, always a Warhawk are the often spoken words by Tom Pattison, longtime "voice" of the Warhawks. Over the many years of broadcasting UW-Whitewater football, basketball and baseball games on KOOL 106.5 (and prior to that (940 WFAW), Tom has "bled purple" during each one of his broadcasts.

Unfortunately, on May 28, 2012 Tom was diagnosed with advanced stage 2 colon cancer. He underwent colorectal cancer surgery in Fort Atkinson and in the process has developed astronomical hospital and medical bills.

Tom has already gone through the first phase of radiation treatment at the UW Cancer Clinic along with chemotherapy with phase two starting later this month.

Tom has given his heart and soul to Warhawk athletics over his 25 years of living here in southern Wisconsin. He served six years as the president of the UW-Whitewater Quarterback Club and still serves on the club's board of directors.

In 2003 Tom founded Warhawkfootball.com where Warhawk fans, players, former players and parents have been able to view up-to-date Warhawk football news and information 365 days a year. Nearly 1.5 million visitors have clicked onto the Website over the years.

The Website that has been funded entirely by Tom has been a popular "voice" for Warhawk football fans not only locally but around the world.

Well now Tom needs your assistance in his battle with cancer.

With the help and leadership of UW-Whitewater Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Paul Plinke and former Warhawk football coach Bob Berezowitz and KOOL 106.5 Radio a team has been set up to lead a campaign to raise funds for Tom.

The "Team Tom Cancer Fund" has been established through Commercial Bank in Whitewater and is now accepting donations.

Donations may be sent to: Team Tom Cancer Fund, c/o Commercial Bank, 200 South Freemont St. Whitewater, WI 53190

The fund raising drive will also include Tom Pattison Day at Perkins Stadium on Oct. 6, 2012. More details will be announced shortly.

"I have known Tom for many years while coaching and now in retirement," Berezowitz said. "There is not another person who has given more of himself to help promote UW-Whitewater football. He is always writing articles for both past and present players that are published on his Website.

It is now our turn to say "thank you" for his efforts by considering making a donation to the to assist Tom in his time of need.

Go Warhawks,
Bob Berezowitz
UW-Whitewater Football Coach/Retired

[ncc58]

The old Sentry? There's still a Sentry in Whitewater.

WHITEWATER'S strip mall includes Chinese carryout, a bicycle store and Verizon Wireless.  The old Sentry store was converted to a strip mall and it includes a Chinese buffet, Jimmy Johns, LA Tan, a Mexican restaurant, dollar store and a vacant store front.  The four screened movie theater is just icing on the cake.   

If that doesn't draw recruits like flies to sugar I have no clue what would.

I was always kind of partial to Dale's Bootery.

That's on the second block of our two block downtown.

Let's not forget the Brass Rail!!

[fredfalcon]

Freshman qb Ryan Kusilek, UWRF, set new school records in pass attempts (74) and completions (39) in a losing effort to UST, 43-9.  Obviously, the Falcons are a one dimension team, or were today.

Also unfortunately, Ben Barrett,  Falcon O lineman from Brooklyn Park, MN, who has a history of concussions, was removed from the field on a stretcher and taken to the hospital with a serious injury. The nature of the injury was not reported, but officials were very careful not to move Ben during the transition to the ambulance. The game was delayed a good 20 minutes.

The Tommie run D was very effective, limiting the Falcons to a minus 13 yds. rushing, or thereabouts.

[BoBo]

Freshman qb Ryan Kusilek, UWRF, set new school records in pass attempts (74) and completions (39) in a losing effort to UST, 43-9.  Obviously, the Falcons are a one dimension team, or were today.

Also unfortunately, Ben Barrett,  Falcon O lineman from Brooklyn Park, MN, who has a history of concussions, was removed from the field on a stretcher and taken to the hospital with a serious injury. The nature of the injury was not reported, but officials were very careful not to move Ben during the transition to the ambulance. The game was delayed a good 20 minutes.

The Tommie run D was very effective, limiting the Falcons to a minus 13 yds. rushing, or thereabouts.

My prayers go out to Ben and the Falcons...there were a few serious injuries in sports this week/college football today.

[Brian Carroll]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery for Ben Barrett. He and his family will be in my thoughts.

[bleedpurple]

I already said a prayer for Ben and will keep him and his family in my prayers. 

[thrunt01]

The old Sentry? There's still a Sentry in Whitewater.

WHITEWATER'S strip mall includes Chinese carryout, a bicycle store and Verizon Wireless.  The old Sentry store was converted to a strip mall and it includes a Chinese buffet, Jimmy Johns, LA Tan, a Mexican restaurant, dollar store and a vacant store front.  The four screened movie theater is just icing on the cake.   

If that doesn't draw recruits like flies to sugar I have no clue what would.

I was always kind of partial to Dale's Bootery.

That's on the second block of our two block downtown.

Let's not forget the Brass Rail!!

Gotta love the Brass Rail.

[02 Warhawk]

The old Sentry? There's still a Sentry in Whitewater.

WHITEWATER'S strip mall includes Chinese carryout, a bicycle store and Verizon Wireless.  The old Sentry store was converted to a strip mall and it includes a Chinese buffet, Jimmy Johns, LA Tan, a Mexican restaurant, dollar store and a vacant store front.  The four screened movie theater is just icing on the cake.   

If that doesn't draw recruits like flies to sugar I have no clue what would.

I was always kind of partial to Dale's Bootery.

That's on the second block of our two block downtown.

Let's not forget the Brass Rail!!

Gotta love the Brass Rail.

They had the best chicken cordon bleu sandwich in town....damn good! Very under rated whitewater bar in my opinion.

[footballfan413]

The old Sentry? There's still a Sentry in Whitewater.

WHITEWATER'S strip mall includes Chinese carryout, a bicycle store and Verizon Wireless.  The old Sentry store was converted to a strip mall and it includes a Chinese buffet, Jimmy Johns, LA Tan, a Mexican restaurant, dollar store and a vacant store front.  The four screened movie theater is just icing on the cake.   

If that doesn't draw recruits like flies to sugar I have no clue what would.

I was always kind of partial to Dale's Bootery.

That's on the second block of our two block downtown.

Let's not forget the Brass Rail!!

Gotta love the Brass Rail.

They had the best chicken cordon bleu sandwich in town....damn good! Very under rated whitewater bar in my opinion.

As far as bar food goes in Whitewater, nothing compares to one of my favorite sandwiches in the world, called the Grilled Ranchero Melt at the Coyote Grill!  It's a burger with pepper jack and swiss cheese, ham and fried onions on texas toast and a side of the awesome ranch fries!   It would be reason enough to get me to choose the Warhawks if I was a recruit.   

[footballfan413]

Freshman qb Ryan Kusilek, UWRF, set new school records in pass attempts (74) and completions (39) in a losing effort to UST, 43-9.  Obviously, the Falcons are a one dimension team, or were today.

Also unfortunately, Ben Barrett,  Falcon O lineman from Brooklyn Park, MN, who has a history of concussions, was removed from the field on a stretcher and taken to the hospital with a serious injury. The nature of the injury was not reported, but officials were very careful not to move Ben during the transition to the ambulance. The game was delayed a good 20 minutes.

The Tommie run D was very effective, limiting the Falcons to a minus 13 yds. rushing, or thereabouts.

My thoughts and prayers for Ben and his family! 

[WarhawkDad]

Freshman qb Ryan Kusilek, UWRF, set new school records in pass attempts (74) and completions (39) in a losing effort to UST, 43-9.  Obviously, the Falcons are a one dimension team, or were today.

Also unfortunately, Ben Barrett,  Falcon O lineman from Brooklyn Park, MN, who has a history of concussions, was removed from the field on a stretcher and taken to the hospital with a serious injury. The nature of the injury was not reported, but officials were very careful not to move Ben during the transition to the ambulance. The game was delayed a good 20 minutes.

The Tommie run D was very effective, limiting the Falcons to a minus 13 yds. rushing, or thereabouts.

A football parents worst nightmare.  Thoughts and prayers Ben and his family.

WarhawkDad

[Trackfan]

/quote]

That is so true WarhawkDad. Don't we all cheer and pray during each game. For all the athletes.

[thrunt01]

The old Sentry? There's still a Sentry in Whitewater.

WHITEWATER'S strip mall includes Chinese carryout, a bicycle store and Verizon Wireless.  The old Sentry store was converted to a strip mall and it includes a Chinese buffet, Jimmy Johns, LA Tan, a Mexican restaurant, dollar store and a vacant store front.  The four screened movie theater is just icing on the cake.   

If that doesn't draw recruits like flies to sugar I have no clue what would.

I was always kind of partial to Dale's Bootery.

That's on the second block of our two block downtown.

Let's not forget the Brass Rail!!

Gotta love the Brass Rail.

They had the best chicken cordon bleu sandwich in town....damn good! Very under rated whitewater bar in my opinion.

As far as bar food goes in Whitewater, nothing compares to one of my favorite sandwiches in the world, called the Grilled Ranchero Melt at the Coyote Grill!  Has pepper jack and swiss cheese, ham and fried onions on texas toast and a side of the awesome ranch fries!   It would be reason enough to get me to choose the Warhawks if I was a recruit.   

That sounds amazing. Gonna have to hit that up next time I'm in WW.

[voice]

I don't think I'm letting "the cat out of the bag" by saying UW-Whitewater football has been "pretty successful" over the past several years. Its hard to believe but football hasn't been as successful as UW-Whitewater wheelchair basketball has been.

Six of the 12 members of the U.S. men's wheelchair basketbal team will be bringing bronze medals back to WW after winning the bronze medal game Saturday at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London.

Wisconsin State Journal writer Dee J. Hall wrote a story published today that focuses on the success of UW-Whitewater wheelchair basketball on campus, in the United States and around the world. Its a great story!!

http://host.madison.com/news/local/uw-whitewater-s-strong-wheelchair-basketball-program-prepares-players-for/article_f50f5c34-fa19-11e1-8926-0019bb2963f4.html?comment_form=true