I've reached a stage in my life with COPD where I'm not able to go see any of the MSU athletic events. Thank goodness for improved TV and marketing. I never really gave not going to games at state much thought, until I've recently being diagnosed with 11% lung capacity and reality sets in. I used to buy seats in Sec. 2 at Davis Wade in the handicap area. Please don't take seeing our dawgs live for granted. There is nothing like being there and being a part of the festivities. I coached for over 25 years of H.S. football, served 2 years at Northwest Community college under Bobby Franklin and was a GA at MSU in 90-91. I was there Rocky's last year and coach Sherrill's 1st. I graduated from MSU and got to enjoy a great season by being a part of the 91 team that went to the Liberty Bowl. Man I could tell some stories about the turn-a-round under coach Sherrill. I got the opportunity to work for him and see the other side of him he didn't let media and others see. He was a very caring man and he often laughed at the media and their reporting. So if you have the chance go see our dawgs perform and be a part of the event, go. One day you may not be able to and you'll understand where I'm coming from, GO DAWGS!!!!
Go see them while you can
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Bocephus, I was there when you were...
my 14 year son loves to tailgate so we go to the football games (road trips some too). We try to catch a few baseball (he plays too, so it's a little harder), but tough to make basketball. But you are right, don't take anything for granted.
my 14 year son loves to tailgate so we go to the football games (road trips some too). We try to catch a few baseball (he plays too, so it's a little harder), but tough to make basketball. But you are right, don't take anything for granted.
Agree Bocephus. Health also keeps me from attending near the amount of games that I used to but there is nothing like electricity of a full Mississippi State crowd. We can be as intimidating as anybody when folks show up. And like you said, thank God we don't have to rely on Jefferson Pilot for our viewing opportunities.
Sorry to hear that. We will be praying for you and your family. I will take advantage as much as I can. Hail State!
Yes I did until 2003. Also, grew up on a farm and farmed cotton, beans and peanuts until 1986. Inhaled an awful lot of chemicals, bean and peanut dust. UAB thoracic surgeons told me I had both environmental and smoking damage when I was sent there to see if I qualified for a double-lung transplant, which I didn't..
Very sorry to hear that. Keep fighting the good fight. It's all we can do and we're all doing it.
bocephus, that's a reality check in more ways than one for all of us. Keep strong man, you'll be in my prayers also.
He was a student and helped with the O-line. I worked with the WR's. You can thank me for MSU signing Tony Harris.
Were you there with Coach Stark'
During our coaching search in 1986 with became a joke. (Think Rocky was the 4th choice). I ask Coach Franklin if he would take the job at State. He said yes and "I'll tell you what...I would win there too." He also said State would never hire him due to his being an Ole Miss person in their eyes.
Have thought many a time what our program could have been with him as the head coach. This was after having Spurrier in the boat and our AD screwing it up.
During our coaching search in 1986 with became a joke. (Think Rocky was the 4th choice). I ask Coach Franklin if he would take the job at State. He said yes and "I'll tell you what...I would win there too." He also said State would never hire him due to his being an Ole Miss person in their eyes.
Have thought many a time what our program could have been with him as the head coach. This was after having Spurrier in the boat and our AD screwing it up.
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I played for Tank a few years. He knew the spread before everybody was doing it.
You’re in my prayers bocephus.
You’re in my prayers bocephus.
My former next door neighbor never smoked but had COPD really bad. He too farmed in the Delta for many years, that's what got him
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