FB: American Rivers Conference

[coocooforcoekohawk]

Hope Luther does well at Nationals.

The IIAC may be the toughest softball conference in the nation...maybe.

[DBQ1965]

Tragic death of  Grinnell College Track + Field Athlete.

Pole Vaulter Robert Zhongjie Yin '12 of Rockville, Md, died following an injury @ Illinois College.

http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/article_42caa72c-62d6-11df-86d4-001cc4c002e0.html


I do not know Mr. Yin or his family, but I having a child that age I cannot imagine the pain his family and team family are suffering.

From a headstone in Lancaster, New Hampshire:

"It is a fearful thing to love that which death can touch."

[footballdaddy]

Tragic death of  Grinnell College Track + Field Athlete.

Pole Vaulter Robert Zhongjie Yin '12 of Rockville, Md, died following an injury @ Illinois College.

http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/article_42caa72c-62d6-11df-86d4-001cc4c002e0.html


I do not know Mr. Yin or his family, but I having a child that age I cannot imagine the pain his family and team family are suffering.

Yet another tragedy for Grinnell College. It looks like the young man fit a lot of living in a too short life. My prayers to his family and friends.

[Purple Heys]

footballkid's knee surgery went well but his playing days are over. We all have mixed emotions but realize this is best since he will need his knee much longer that his football career.

FD - I am sorry to read about this regarding FK.  Pass along to him my support for his full recovery to an active lifestyle and that he keep involved.  Back in the day, when men were men and sheep were nervous, I suffered an ACL blowout and the 12 inch post-surgical scar on my left knee signified the end of my collegiate career; but I got into coaching and have had many rewarding years whether it was interscholastic athletics or rec leagues.  I had great times and I have great memories...I even played in more than a few rec leagues with a huge knee brace.  With today's surgical techniques, he's should be able to participate at some level...and I encourage him to find his level and have a great time.

[Purple Heys]

Tragic death of  Grinnell College Track + Field Athlete.

Pole Vaulter Robert Zhongjie Yin '12 of Rockville, Md, died following an injury @ Illinois College.

http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/article_42caa72c-62d6-11df-86d4-001cc4c002e0.html


I do not know Mr. Yin or his family, but I having a child that age I cannot imagine the pain his family and team family are suffering.

Prayers for Mr. Yin and his family and the Grinnell College community.

[Purple Heys]

Anybody have any day brighteners?

Mind if I indulge?

Senorita Heys competed in her 1st ever Heptathlon and finished 8th in the Big West Conference with 4445 points.  That total would have been good for 2nd in the IIAC and a D3 provisional qualifier.  Further she appears to be a NCAA D1 West Regional qualifier in the High Jump at 5'8"   

The only bad news...the Regionals are in Texas at the same time as Jr.'s graduation ceremonies at Cornell.  I had already purchased her plane tickets to Iowa (what kind of Dad am I to not show confidence  ). 

We are very proud of her...especially proud of her is big bro.   

[footballdaddy]

Thanks everyone for the good wished for FK. He's already landed on his feet, so to speak. He was already scheduled to intern this summer at Iowa State in the football department with a possibility of being a grad assistant next year. We just heard today that he will be the Knight's offensive student coach for his senior season.

Although no one is owed anything in this life, it appears that football is paying him back in it's own way.

That means that you all aren't rid of me just yet, unless someone wants to challenge for the title of the Biggest Jerk on the board!

[CaliRamRL6]

Heys, are you bringing any carne asada with you for graduation?

[Purple Heys]

Heys, are you bringing any carne asada with you for graduation?

Nice try.   

Actually, I'll have to think about the logistics.  I precooked what I sent to Jr. and pack in dry ice and shipped UPS overnight.  I don't think having a 10 pound package with offgassing dry ice and residual smoke coming from my luggage would go over too well with the TSA.   

[CaliRamRL6]

Heys, are you bringing any carne asada with you for graduation?

Nice try.   

Actually, I'll have to think about the logistics.  I precooked what I sent to Jr. and pack in dry ice and shipped UPS overnight.  I don't think having a 10 pound package with offgassing dry ice and residual smoke coming from my luggage would go over too well with the TSA.   

You can't blame me for trying.

[Purple Heys]

Heys, are you bringing any carne asada with you for graduation?

Nice try.   

Actually, I'll have to think about the logistics.  I precooked what I sent to Jr. and pack in dry ice and shipped UPS overnight.  I don't think having a 10 pound package with offgassing dry ice and residual smoke coming from my luggage would go over too well with the TSA.   

You can't blame me for trying.

PM me your mailing address and I will take care of you later this Summer.

[DBQ1965]

Anybody have any day brighteners?

Mind if I indulge?

Senorita Heys competed in her 1st ever Heptathlon and finished 8th in the Big West Conference with 4445 points.  That total would have been good for 2nd in the IIAC and a D3 provisional qualifier.  Further she appears to be a NCAA D1 West Regional qualifier in the High Jump at 5'8"   

The only bad news...the Regionals are in Texas at the same time as Jr.'s graduation ceremonies at Cornell.  I had already purchased her plane tickets to Iowa (what kind of Dad am I to not show confidence  ). 

We are very proud of her...especially proud of her is big bro.   

Hey PH ... I had just checked the 49ers web-site the other day (my little brother was a half-miler for Long Beach back in the 70's) and saw where Ms. Macey was having a good season.  Good to see you are still with us on here.  Best wishes for the Regionals and for the graduation trip.

[Alfredeneumann]

Good Luck to Luther @ D3 Softball finals starting tomorrow.

A little IIAC revenge against Linfield would be nice.

[doolittledog]

My daughter and I just got back from watching the UD Concert Choir perform in my home town of La Porte City.  We were treated to an outstanding performance.  Some truely amazing talent on stage tonight.  And judging by some of the conversations I heard amongst them during the break they could probably use a chaperone like back in the days when DBQ1965 was on staff   There weren't any UD football players in the choir though.  No UD version of Walston Hoover on display!!!

[5 Words or Less]

My daughter and I just got back from watching the UD Concert Choir perform in my home town of La Porte City.  We were treated to an outstanding performance.  Some truely amazing talent on stage tonight.  And judging by some of the conversations I heard amongst them during the break they could probably use a chaperone like back in the days when DBQ1965 was on staff   There weren't any UD football players in the choir though.  No UD version of Walston Hoover on display!!!

Any fine arts building news?