Author Topic: Tardy note (as requested by HH) (Read 9206 times)

94CougarGrad · « **on:** April 21, 2009, 10:16:01 pm »

Dear SpikesnStars Forumers,

Please excuse 94CougarGrad for being invisible since last August. She moved from Houston to Denton; commuted from Denton to Fort Worth for 6 months for work; quit working for the state gubmint and started teacher certification classes; tried for 6 months to get a 17-year-old in state custody placed in her home before the girl turned 18; finally got to move the girl in 2 months shy of her 18th birthday; got her heart broke when the girl got knocked up 1 month after her 18th birthday and moved out; and then, little league baseball season started. And in between, 94CG has traveled back and forth at least once a month to (slowly but surely) renovate her Houston house or tailgate at the occasional Cougar football game.

94CG will willingly volunteer to do PBP on any Astros games for which she is at home during the game, and which are actually broadcast on her satellite receiver up here in Texas Rangers-land, as punishment for her tardiness.

Signed,
94CougarGrad's Mom

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #1 on:** April 21, 2009, 10:50:43 pm »

Welcome home. We missed ya.

Bench · « **Reply #2 on:** April 22, 2009, 03:48:03 pm »

Welcome back. We probably crossed paths a few times at those Cougar tailgates.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #3 on:** April 22, 2009, 04:29:55 pm »

Quote from: Bench on April 22, 2009, 03:48:03 pm

Welcome back. We probably crossed paths a few times at those Cougar tailgates.

Why the fuck wasn't I invited?

BudGirl · « **Reply #4 on:** April 22, 2009, 04:34:27 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 22, 2009, 04:29:55 pm

Why the fuck wasn't I invited?

wouldn't you think the reason is obvious? they didn't want you there?

Andyzipp · « **Reply #5 on:** April 22, 2009, 04:40:27 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 22, 2009, 04:34:27 pm

wouldn't you think the reason is obvious? they didn't want you there?

I'll take "Waiting on the Satellite Repair Man" for $1,000, Alex

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #6 on:** April 22, 2009, 05:39:27 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 22, 2009, 04:34:27 pm

wouldn't you think the reason is obvious? they didn't want you there?

Obviously not. Fine. See if I ever drop my pants for any of you ever again.

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #7 on:** April 22, 2009, 06:59:43 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 22, 2009, 05:39:27 pm

Obviously not. Fine. See if I ever drop my pants for any of you ever again.

Wah. You already knew I only like Astros DPs.

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #8 on:** April 22, 2009, 07:06:23 pm »

Quote from: Bench on April 22, 2009, 03:48:03 pm

Welcome back. We probably crossed paths a few times at those Cougar tailgates.

We probably did. We're with CoogFans, on the far northwest corner of the stadium, closest to Holman and Scott. You?

Bench · « **Reply #9 on:** April 22, 2009, 11:33:47 pm »

Quote from: 94CougarGrad on April 22, 2009, 07:06:23 pm

We probably did. We're with CoogFans, on the far northwest corner of the stadium, closest to Holman and Scott. You?

I tailgate with the DU crowd (though acquaintances who are members thereof).

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #10 on:** April 23, 2009, 06:51:36 am »

What are you Coogs' opinion of the Maggard "retirement"?

BudGirl · « **Reply #11 on:** April 23, 2009, 08:57:38 am »

I'd be interested in your opinions also.

Bench · « **Reply #12 on:** April 23, 2009, 09:26:23 am »

What's the story behind it? I only heard on the radio that he retired to move to California to be closer to the kids.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #13 on:** April 23, 2009, 09:35:24 am »

Quote from: Bench on April 23, 2009, 09:26:23 am

What's the story behind it? I only heard on the radio that he retired to move to California to be closer to the kids.

They were supposing on the talk radio yesterday that he was forced out. The timing would suggest that it had something to do with the Robertson Stadium redo he was pushing earlier in the week.

BudGirl · « **Reply #14 on:** April 23, 2009, 09:36:17 am »

Quote from: Andyzipp on April 23, 2009, 09:35:24 am

They were supposing on the talk radio yesterday that he was forced out. The timing would suggest that it had something to do with the Robertson Stadium redo he was pushing earlier in the week.

it has nothing to do with the redo.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #15 on:** April 23, 2009, 09:44:18 am »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 23, 2009, 09:36:17 am

it has nothing to do with the redo.

Not saying it does, but certain media types believe that he pissed off whoever by poopooing the idea of just completing the endzone piece and combining that project with the bigger refurb of the rest of Robertson.

I've heard he has angered some donors by calling out the "we'll contribute when UH starts winning mentality".

From the outside, I think it's a pretty big loss for the Athletic Department there. On the other hand, I know nothing, and care even less.

Astroholic · « **Reply #16 on:** April 23, 2009, 09:47:25 am »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 23, 2009, 09:36:17 am

it has nothing to do with the redo.

I have heard that it was his support of Penders. Some of the rich Alumn want to go after Billy Clyde. I think the renovation (or change of plans after funding) might of been Icing on the cake. Of Coarse, he might have really just wanted to retire and move back to Cali.

BudGirl · « **Reply #17 on:** April 23, 2009, 09:49:15 am »

Quote from: Astroholic on April 23, 2009, 09:47:25 am

I have heard that it was his support of Penders. Some of the rich Alumn want to go after Billy Clyde. I think the renovation (or change of plans after funding) might of been Icing on the cake. Of Coarse, he might have really just wanted to retire and move back to Cali.

I hadn't heard that one, at all. Interesting.

MusicMan · « **Reply #18 on:** April 23, 2009, 09:55:01 am »

Quote from: Astroholic on April 23, 2009, 09:47:25 am

I have heard that it was his support of Penders.

Supporting Penders is pretty damning.

Astroholic · « **Reply #19 on:** April 23, 2009, 09:55:49 am »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 23, 2009, 09:49:15 am

I hadn't heard that one, at all. Interesting.

He has also been butting heads with the President of UH for years. He was actually brought in under another school President, so he might not have ever been her guy (kind of like coop). He was/is a very vocal person and might have used the media to try and get what he thought needed to be done instead of going to the Pres. for funding. Again, this is all speculation.

Astroholic · « **Reply #20 on:** April 23, 2009, 09:58:41 am »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 23, 2009, 09:55:01 am

Supporting Penders is pretty damning.

I somewhat agree with this, but considering his predecessors could UH really do any worse. Maybe now that Penders has turned the program in the right direction, UH can get new blood. Personally, I don't think that person is Billy Clyde.

Oh yeah one final thought...Penders still has a three year contract. UH athletics does not have alot of money, so I am not sure a buyout is in the best interest of the program.

MusicMan · « **Reply #21 on:** April 23, 2009, 10:02:25 am »

Penders could have had Calipari's record, and supporting him would still be damning.

Astroholic · « **Reply #22 on:** April 23, 2009, 10:03:21 am »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 23, 2009, 10:02:25 am

Penders could have had Calipari's record, and supporting him would still be damning.

I guess I am not sure where you are coming from with this.

BudGirl · « **Reply #23 on:** April 23, 2009, 10:04:37 am »

Quote from: Astroholic on April 23, 2009, 09:55:49 am

He has also been butting heads with the President of UH for years. He was actually brought in under another school President, so he might not have ever been her guy (kind of like coop). He was/is a very vocal person and might have used the media to try and get what he thought needed to be done instead of going to the Pres. for funding. Again, this is all speculation.

He was brought in 4 presidents ago, under Smith (Gogue, Rudley and now Khator followed).

MusicMan · « **Reply #24 on:** April 23, 2009, 10:05:40 am »

Quote from: Astroholic on April 23, 2009, 10:03:21 am

I guess I am not sure where you are coming from with this.

To put it directly: Penders is a despicable human being. A drunken SOB who sold out his assistants and players and showed a flagrant disregard for the law during his time at UT.

The fact that he got another job shows just how desperate UH was to win.

BudGirl · « **Reply #25 on:** April 23, 2009, 10:06:37 am »

Quote from: Astroholic on April 23, 2009, 09:58:41 am

I somewhat agree with this, but considering his predecessors could UH really do any worse. Maybe now that Penders has turned the program in the right direction, UH can get new blood. Personally, I don't think that person is Billy Clyde.

Oh yeah one final thought...Penders still has a three year contract. UH athletics does not have alot of money, so I am not sure a buyout is in the best interest of the program.

If they want to get rid of a coach, they will find the money somehow. Just like any program anywhere.

Astroholic · « **Reply #26 on:** April 23, 2009, 10:08:16 am »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 23, 2009, 10:05:40 am

To put it directly: Penders is a despicable human being. A drunken SOB who sold out his assistants and players and showed a flagrant disregard for the law during his time at UT.

The fact that he got another job shows just how desperate UH was to win.

Okay. I did not know about his past. You are correct, UH was desperate when they hired him. Maybe he has changed? Uncle Dave sure liked him.

Astroholic · « **Reply #27 on:** April 23, 2009, 10:09:02 am »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 23, 2009, 10:06:37 am

If they want to get rid of a coach, they will find the money somehow. Just like any program anywhere.

Agreed. We shall see.

MusicMan · « **Reply #28 on:** April 23, 2009, 10:11:59 am »

Quote from: Astroholic on April 23, 2009, 10:08:16 am

Maybe he has changed? Uncle Dave sure liked him.

See: leopard + spots.

JimR · « **Reply #29 on:** April 23, 2009, 10:12:16 am »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 23, 2009, 10:05:40 am

To put it directly: Penders is a despicable human being. A drunken SOB who sold out his assistants and players and showed a flagrant disregard for the law during his time at UT.

The fact that he got another job shows just how desperate UH was to win.

he was, if anything, worse in the job he had between UT and UH. i could not believe he got another job.

Savage · « **Reply #30 on:** April 23, 2009, 10:14:37 am »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 23, 2009, 10:05:40 am

To put it directly: Penders is a despicable human being. A drunken SOB who sold out his assistants and players and showed a flagrant disregard for the law during his time at UT.

The fact that he got another job shows just how desperate UH was to win.

As a GW alumna, let me second what a repulsive piece of shit this guy is. Protecting the player who sodomized a girl in the dorm room was a particularly nice touch.

Astroholic · « **Reply #31 on:** April 23, 2009, 10:15:44 am »

Quote from: JimR on April 23, 2009, 10:12:16 am

he was, if anything, worse in the job he had between UT and UH. i could not believe he got another job.

I don't mean to come off as I love Penders, because I don't. He has done a decent job of getting the program going in the right direction. Hopefully, if he is replaced UH can upgrade just like they did with the football coach.

Astroholic · « **Reply #32 on:** April 23, 2009, 10:17:40 am »

Quote from: Savage on April 23, 2009, 10:14:37 am

As a GW alumna, let me second what a repulsive piece of shit this guy is. Protecting the player who sodomized a girl in the dorm room was a particularly nice touch.

Maybe I should have looked a bit more into this guys history before I suported him. That is awful.

JimR · « **Reply #33 on:** April 23, 2009, 10:24:25 am »

Quote from: Savage on April 23, 2009, 10:14:37 am

As a GW alumna, let me second what a repulsive piece of shit this guy is. Protecting the player who sodomized a girl in the dorm room was a particularly nice touch.

and he did not report that whole incident to the AD.