Wow, what a lot of drama this summer. Football and the economy. One report had people more interested in the NFL lockout than the US debt ceiling issue. And why not, financial issues get to be monotonous and stressful. So, let's talk about football instead.
High school ball is just around the corner. Summer strength and condidioning should be wrapping up. Practices should be starting. Opening night is August 26th. Intercity at Hancock Stadium is September 2nd. If you haven't heard, the south stands at Hancock were to be removed. I haven't been to the stadium lately, so I'm looking forward to seeing what all has been done. I believe the west stands were also to get a facelift.
College can't be far off either. The Redbirds have an interesting bend on the normal Media Day this year. The fans and friends will be invited to attend and can also participate in a moderated question and answer session with some of the coaches and players. It all starts the morning of August 8. I'm not sure I'll be there, but I think the questions the fans will ask could be interesting.
I'm also getting excited about the NFL settlement. I haven't read a lot about the contract. What has been crossing my screen are reports of players from the Missouri Valley Football Conference being signed by teams. There are 7. ISU offers Chris Riley who is with the Bengals as will Colin Cochart from South Dakota and Stephen Franklin from Southern Illinois. South Dakota alum Cole Brodie is headed to Jacksonville and Derek Domino to the Broncos. North Dakota State sends Josh Gatlin to the Saints. Also headed to the Saints is Kolby Hurt of Missouri State. The NFL will be more fun knowing these people have passed before us at a more local level. I hope they all make the final cut.
Here's a small gallery of Chris Riley.
Chris Riley - Images by Alan Look
See you all along the stripes.
High school ball is just around the corner. Summer strength and condidioning should be wrapping up. Practices should be starting. Opening night is August 26th. Intercity at Hancock Stadium is September 2nd. If you haven't heard, the south stands at Hancock were to be removed. I haven't been to the stadium lately, so I'm looking forward to seeing what all has been done. I believe the west stands were also to get a facelift.
College can't be far off either. The Redbirds have an interesting bend on the normal Media Day this year. The fans and friends will be invited to attend and can also participate in a moderated question and answer session with some of the coaches and players. It all starts the morning of August 8. I'm not sure I'll be there, but I think the questions the fans will ask could be interesting.
I'm also getting excited about the NFL settlement. I haven't read a lot about the contract. What has been crossing my screen are reports of players from the Missouri Valley Football Conference being signed by teams. There are 7. ISU offers Chris Riley who is with the Bengals as will Colin Cochart from South Dakota and Stephen Franklin from Southern Illinois. South Dakota alum Cole Brodie is headed to Jacksonville and Derek Domino to the Broncos. North Dakota State sends Josh Gatlin to the Saints. Also headed to the Saints is Kolby Hurt of Missouri State. The NFL will be more fun knowing these people have passed before us at a more local level. I hope they all make the final cut.
Here's a small gallery of Chris Riley.
Chris Riley - Images by Alan Look
See you all along the stripes.
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