houtiger Posted September 27, 2023 Author Share Posted September 27, 2023 Some years back I mentioned my high school classmate, Ray Sibille, who was a very good jockey. He is being inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, class of 2024. He is back in the Sunset area and has made a couple of our class reunions. He said he goes to a track and helps with training a horse. He wants to talk with the guys and stay involved. From the induction Press Release: "Sibille retired from racing in 2004 after a 35-year career that saw him record 4,264 wins, the first of which came at Evangeline Downs in July 1969 after honing his craft on the Louisiana bush tracks. He is one of an impressive 15 state jockeys – most from the Acadiana region — who rank among the sport’s 80 all-time who have at least 4,000 career wins. His mounts won $68,880,807. A year after his retirement, he was selected by his peers nationally as the winner of the George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award, which is given annually for career achievements and personal character that reflect positively on the sport of thoroughbred racing. Sibille won the Breeders’ Cup Turf in 1988 aboard Great Communicator. He made his name at some of the nation’s top midwest tracks in the 1970s, winning riding titles at Arlington Park, Hawthorne and Sportsman’s Park. He had 105 wins at Sportsman’s Park in 1981, which was a record that stood until 1992." In July '69, Ray was getting ready to enter his Sr. year of high school. He's going in with Simone Augustus, Drew Brees and Kerry Joseph. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 1 hour ago, houtiger said: He's going in with Simone Augustus, Drew Brees and Kerry Joseph. Sounds like a great group of inductees! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houtiger Posted October 10, 2023 Author Share Posted October 10, 2023 A long update on TJ Finley at Tx. State, the school one of my son's went to in San Marcos. Alma mater of Lyndon Johnson. https://www.texasfootball.com/article/2023/10/10/tj-finley-s-found-what-s-right-for-him-at-texas-state?ref=article_preview_title 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houtiger Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 November 20, 1960…Eagles vs. Giants…Yankee Stadium…one of the most defining games in NFL history… As Giants halfback….Frank Gifford…..future TV star….sprinted towards the sidelines to get out of bounds to stop the clock….Gifford did not see Eagles linebacker “Concrete Chuck” Bednarik lurking. The 235 pound linebacker leveled Gifford with a full body clothesline tackle causing a fumble, recovered by The Eagles, to seal a pivotal win on the way to the 1960 NFL championship. Bednarik stood on the field pointing to Gifford and laughing. A disgraceful performance by a guy who was supposed to be an old pro. Gifford spent 10 days in the hospital and did not play for 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchertiger Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Frank didn't take offense to the hit: Quote Frank Gifford was more respectful of Bednarik’s fumble-causing blow that left the standout running back prone on his back and unconscious with a brain injury so severe that Gifford didn’t return to the Giants until the 1962 season. It was diagnosed as a spinal concussion years later when an X-ray revealed that Frank Gifford had suffered a broken neck vertebra that healed itself. “Chuck hit me exactly the way I would have hit him,” Gifford told New York Times columnist Dave Anderson before the 50th anniversary of that game. “With his shoulder, a clean shot.” https://www.college-sports-journal.com/football-community-mourns-the-larger-than-life-personality-of-chuck-bednarik/#google_vignette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 (edited) Speaking of Frank, he and Kathie Lee were expecting their first child. This was over 30 years ago. They had a girls name picked out, Cassidy. But had not picked out a boys name. Frank was doing a game Kathie was watching the broadcast. During the game, one of the OL for the Cleveland Browns got something in his eye. Frank said it was Cody Risien, a 7th round draft pick out of aTm. When Frank got back home, Kathie Lee asked what he thought about the name Cody. They both agreed. The first was a baby boy. They named him Cody Gifford. A couple years later, a girl was born, the name Cassidy, the original name of the first child if it was a girl. Some years later Kathie Lee got to checking on the guy she had named her son after, a strange thing was found. Both Cody’s were born on March 22nd. Risien in 1957 and Gifford in 1990. Another strange thing was found, Cassidy, the name can be spelled a number of ways, using a K, I’s, etc. But Kathie Lee, spelled it that way. Kathie also found out Cody Risien youngest daughter is a girl named Cassidy, spelled the same way. Edited November 29, 2023 by LSUDad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houtiger Posted December 31, 2023 Author Share Posted December 31, 2023 Dec. 28, 2023 Six weeks ago, Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco was on his couch watching the 2023 NFL season unfold. Now he just might be the story of the year. Flacco balled out again Thursday, leading the Browns to their fourth straight win, a 37–20 victory over the New York Jets at Cleveland Browns Stadium. As the hopes of Browns fans grow, so does the quarterback’s bank account. So far, Flacco has earned $300,000 in contract incentives by beating the Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears and Houstons Texans over the last four weeks—$75,000 for each win. Flacco can win an additional $75,000 by helping the Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals next week in their regular-season finale. But it doesn’t stop there. He’ll also earn $250,000 for a wild-card postseason win, $500,000 for a divisional round playoff win, $1 million for an AFC championship game win and $2 million for bringing Cleveland a Super Bowl title. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houtiger Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 One hour, current interview with Terry Bradshaw, extensive and the best I have seen. He has gained great insight into his own psyche. He's quite an entertainer. Come on LSUDad, you gonna like this one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houtiger Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 https://nypost.com/2024/02/01/sports/terry-beasley-ex-auburn-star-dead-at-73-of-apparent-suicide/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houtiger Posted February 8 Author Share Posted February 8 (edited) I saw this on FB today, lest we forget how good Ron Guidry was back in the day. Ron Guidry Position: Pitcher Bats: Left • Throws: Left 5-11, 161lb (180cm, 73kg) Born: August 28, 1950 (Age: 73-164d) in Lafayette, LA us Draft: Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 3rd round of the 1971 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Lafayette, LA). "Northside High School Alumni Ronald Ames Guidry (/ˈɡɪdri/; born August 28, 1950), nicknamed "Louisiana Lightning" and "Gator",[1] is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 14 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees. Guidry was also the pitching coach of the Yankees from 2006 to 2007. Guidry's major league career began in 1975. He was a member of World Series-winning Yankees teams in 1977 and 1978, both over the Los Angeles Dodgers. He won the American League Cy Young Award in 1978, winning 25 games and losing only 3. He also won five Gold Glove Awards and appeared in four All-Star games. Guidry served as captain of the Yankees beginning in 1986; he retired from baseball in 1989. In 2003, the Yankees retired Guidry's uniform number (49) and dedicated a plaque to him in Monument Park." Edited February 8 by houtiger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchertiger Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Never missed a game that he pitched that was televised. I met him once, 5'11" is generous. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houtiger Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 Very interesting 55 minute interview, sacked groceries after college, played arena ball, then made it to the NFL Hall of Fame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houtiger Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 Best of the WNBA vs best of the NBA, 3 point shooting contest, very good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houtiger Posted March 3 Author Share Posted March 3 great interview with Brett. These one hour talks with Joe Buck are excellent, you have the time to do a deep dive into the person's career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutriaitch Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 On 3/2/2024 at 9:50 PM, houtiger said: These one hour talks with Joe Buck I don't know if I'll ever hate myself enough to intentionally click a link that has Joe Buck on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houtiger Posted May 4 Author Share Posted May 4 Excellent interview with Roger Clemens, the Rocket. He was old when he came to Houston to pitch for the Astros. I think it was his first of two seasons with the Astros, he had a special deal. He didn't have to go to spring training, and he didn't travel with the team if he was not pitching on the road trip. He was semi retired. The Astros had to win 12 out of 15 games to make the playoffs, so every game was a playoff atmosphere, the Astros got hot late in the season. I had the "company" seats right above the Astros dugout. Clemens on the mound, he was a tough customer. Game face on all the time. I thought when he closed out an inning and came to the dugout he would smile or look relaxed. Nooooo. He trotted back to the dugout with a look that could kill, he couldn't wait to get out there next inning, put them out and win the game. If he didn't like the ump's call, he waited before his next pitch and glared at the ref, telling him he made the wrong call. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houtiger Posted May 9 Author Share Posted May 9 Picture of Clint Eastwood and Donna Douglas, probably early 60's, on the set of the TV show "Mr. Ed", you know, the talking horse. Clint was big on Rawhide, and Donna had not made it big on Beverly Hillbilly's yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutriaitch Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 On 5/4/2024 at 3:37 PM, houtiger said: I thought when he closed out an inning and came to the dugout he would smile or look relaxed. Nooooo. He trotted back to the dugout with a look that could kill, Roid rage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houtiger Posted May 25 Author Share Posted May 25 Interesting, how Joe Namath ended up at Alabama (8 minutes). It was truly a different time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchertiger Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 We have been having lots of stormy weather and inches upon inches of rain. Normally that wouldn't really bother me but this morning I saw animals marching in front of my house 2x2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houtiger Posted June 5 Author Share Posted June 5 Going back 40 years or so, let us not forget how good Herschel Walker was. In Herschel's freshman season at Georgia, they went undefeated and played Notre Dame in the championship. Herschel dislocated his shoulder early in the first quarter, but played the rest of the game, protecting the shoulder when he could. Ga. won the natty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutriaitch Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Hershel was a damn goor RB. but I'm just curious looking at your most recent former players that you've posted about, are intentionally trying to rile me up with guys I don't like. Or is it just a coincidence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houtiger Posted June 9 Author Share Posted June 9 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Nutriaitch said: Hershel was a damn goor RB. but I'm just curious looking at your most recent former players that you've posted about, are intentionally trying to rile me up with guys I don't like. Or is it just a coincidence? Must be coincidence. I have no idea outside of LSU who you like or don't. But I will say this, I didn't think Herschel was as good a candidate for the US Senate as he was a running back. He wasn't successful at everything. Edited June 9 by houtiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutriaitch Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 22 hours ago, houtiger said: Must be coincidence. I figured it was, but then also thought maybe you was on the sly trying to push my buttons. 22 hours ago, houtiger said: I have no idea outside of LSU who you like or don't. this list of non-LSU athletes I like is an extremely short one. the list of non-LSU guys I despise is ridiculously long. 22 hours ago, houtiger said: But I will say this, I didn't think Herschel was as good a candidate for the US Senate as he was a running back. He wasn't successful at everything. I have absolutely zero clue about anything Hershel did outside of football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houtiger Posted June 19 Author Share Posted June 19 (edited) Currently, Max Johnson listed #1 on the North Carolina depth chart at QB. https://www.ourlads.com/ncaa-football-depth-charts/depth-chart/north-carolina/91395 He transferred for a chance to play, get off the bench, and it looks like he may get it. Of course someone else could transfer in. But right now, it looks like Max. Good for him if he gets to play. Edited June 19 by houtiger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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