I bought a VHS copy of It’s a Wonderful Life for $4.95 way back when. I still have the tape, but for the life of me, I don’t remember where I stashed the VHS machine…also in my library, a copy of A War For The Ages OSU V UO 1998, parts 1 & 2, and of course, Beaver Football 2001 Fiesta Bowl. No library would be complete without these titles…now…if I could only remember what I did with that VHS machine…
I think the only way the Pac-12 will get the rest of the country to take it seriously is to schedule some decent non-conference games instead of three powder puff games against Our Lady of Perpetual Motion, Little Sisters of the Poor, and Wattsamatta U. Until Pac-12 schools start playing (and beating) SEC, Big 10, Big 12, and ACC schools, they'll be #5 in a five-conference pecking order.
As a Beaver fan I hate to give anything to the Ducks but LaMichael James is definitely deserving of recognition and I do eat occasionally at his nearby Killer Burger. Kind of irresistible on both. Okay. Go Beavs!
Small World Dept.: My dad was a producer at ABC Radio in LA when Paul Harvey came to town. I, too, was always a fan; his special delivery was a hit with me. When I met him he was just like on the radio--big, bold and bombastic. But he took a moment to shake the hand of a 12-year-old admirer. Thanks for the reminder.
Bar-none...the best stable of QB's (collectively) throughout all power 5 conferences - going into next season.
Interesting how The SEC and Pac-12 ended up with 6ea teams in the final rankings whereas the ACC, BIG10 and Big 12 represented 3ea. I'm very curious to see how the "personality" of D. Sanders translates into results on the field. As a young aspiring player...do I follow the straight hat brim, gold sunglasses and the cameras (reality show) or do I align myself with proven coaches and winners i.e., K. Smart, N. Sabin, D. Sweeney etc? Fascinating times in the world of college football!
It’s a Wonderful Life and White Christmas are watched at my house every year during the holiday season! My granddaughter, now 13, knows the words to several tunes from WC.
So happy for LaMichael!! Well deserved inductee to the CHofF!
While I’m looked forward to seeing what Coach Sanders can accomplish at CO, I hope “Prime” doesn’t dominate the HC media conversations in the PAC.
We watch Its a Wonderful Life every Christmas eve with our kids (along with Trading Places...I might not win Father of the year). I wish J Stew had played in Chip's system. He might have run for 400 against the Huskies instead of just 251.
John- great read again. Thank you for mentioning Paul Harvey- I feel like he was the original podcaster. His storytelling was absolute perfection. I always want the rest of the story. So few give us that today. I can still hear his voice in my head.
I am in the same boat--I cannot stop thinking about football. I’m especially interested in Beaver Football. What do you know regarding Omar Speights’s decision to enter the portal??
Also, loved It’s a Wonderful Life--great tradition in my family.
I bought a VHS copy of It’s a Wonderful Life for $4.95 way back when. I still have the tape, but for the life of me, I don’t remember where I stashed the VHS machine…also in my library, a copy of A War For The Ages OSU V UO 1998, parts 1 & 2, and of course, Beaver Football 2001 Fiesta Bowl. No library would be complete without these titles…now…if I could only remember what I did with that VHS machine…
I think the only way the Pac-12 will get the rest of the country to take it seriously is to schedule some decent non-conference games instead of three powder puff games against Our Lady of Perpetual Motion, Little Sisters of the Poor, and Wattsamatta U. Until Pac-12 schools start playing (and beating) SEC, Big 10, Big 12, and ACC schools, they'll be #5 in a five-conference pecking order.
Stand by, America! It’s time for news!
As a Beaver fan I hate to give anything to the Ducks but LaMichael James is definitely deserving of recognition and I do eat occasionally at his nearby Killer Burger. Kind of irresistible on both. Okay. Go Beavs!
Paul Harvey - radio hero to my demographic. Still utilizing his technique to this day.
“It’s a Wonderful Life” - the BEST. Got a re-mastered DVD in my stash. Home to some of the best lines in movie-dom.
“That’s some dress, Violet!”
“Why, this old thing? I wear it when I don't care how I look”
GO DAWGS
Small World Dept.: My dad was a producer at ABC Radio in LA when Paul Harvey came to town. I, too, was always a fan; his special delivery was a hit with me. When I met him he was just like on the radio--big, bold and bombastic. But he took a moment to shake the hand of a 12-year-old admirer. Thanks for the reminder.
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Bar-none...the best stable of QB's (collectively) throughout all power 5 conferences - going into next season.
Interesting how The SEC and Pac-12 ended up with 6ea teams in the final rankings whereas the ACC, BIG10 and Big 12 represented 3ea. I'm very curious to see how the "personality" of D. Sanders translates into results on the field. As a young aspiring player...do I follow the straight hat brim, gold sunglasses and the cameras (reality show) or do I align myself with proven coaches and winners i.e., K. Smart, N. Sabin, D. Sweeney etc? Fascinating times in the world of college football!
You can watch It’s a Wonderful Life every Xmas eve on NBC.
Look forward to your coverage of Beaver baseball this year. -Bob Dernedde
Wonderful Life, White Christmas, Scrooge... the three best Holiday movies.
The winner has to be WL... Everyone has thought what difference have I made...
Love your Paul Harvey and George Bailey references. One is fact and the other is fiction, but both are beloved by me
It’s a Wonderful Life and White Christmas are watched at my house every year during the holiday season! My granddaughter, now 13, knows the words to several tunes from WC.
So happy for LaMichael!! Well deserved inductee to the CHofF!
While I’m looked forward to seeing what Coach Sanders can accomplish at CO, I hope “Prime” doesn’t dominate the HC media conversations in the PAC.
We watch Its a Wonderful Life every Christmas eve with our kids (along with Trading Places...I might not win Father of the year). I wish J Stew had played in Chip's system. He might have run for 400 against the Huskies instead of just 251.
CONGRATS LaMike!
It is a wonderful life. Not about where you start but where you finish. I doubt that I could have overcome the circumstances of his upbringing.
Also good to see Reggie Bush get in; give him back his Heisman Trophy.
John- great read again. Thank you for mentioning Paul Harvey- I feel like he was the original podcaster. His storytelling was absolute perfection. I always want the rest of the story. So few give us that today. I can still hear his voice in my head.
I am in the same boat--I cannot stop thinking about football. I’m especially interested in Beaver Football. What do you know regarding Omar Speights’s decision to enter the portal??
Also, loved It’s a Wonderful Life--great tradition in my family.