Well, looks like the little Mr. Sether's BP is off... the gal just moved in like a month ago... and it turns out she got her walking papers a few days ago. The little Mr. Sether hadn't called to tell me as he knew I was ready for his BP. I am now going back to my original plan: introduce him to a hot daughter (I don't know any of them) of one of those really rich Greek families in SacTown and somehow force him to move to SacTown! Greek Orthodox has "Orthodox" in the name but people like at you funny if you talk about something being parve!? Well, with that event on hold for a while it is time to start talking about Canton, Ohio in 2013! I am not really sure when they have the NFL Hall of Fame Induction but I am going. I think I am going to go to every single induction when a former Sonoma State football player is inducted. In fact, I am going BIG every time!
One of my beat reporters, Mr. Petaluma, pointed out an article to me a few days ago on the subject. I had been denial about it hoping Mr. Allen would play another season or two; play until a ripe old age like other great linemen, like Ram Jackie Slater. However, he is old enough and probably hasn't spent all his money yet so why not retire!? What the heck will he do in retirement? I am just guessing he won't become a commentator on TV, assume he does not have the writing skills to write a tell all book about the wild days in Dallas, and he looks to fat to play golf. What the heck is he going to do? Seriously, what?
I will worry about that another day. Today I just want to point out how amazing it is that a guy can play football at a low level division II school, SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, at a time when they had no athletic scholarships (and let's just assume he didn't get an academic scholarship) and go all the way to the NFL! That's pretty amazing, eh!? The story I have heard is that he was back down in Compton, after going to Butte JC, just bumping around not doing anything. He had attended several high schools including one school in Napa. The SSU coach remembered him, tracked him down in Compton, signed him to come back up to NorCal and the rest is history. I believe he allowed one or two sacks in his two years playing for the Fighting Cossacks.
Well we used to call them the Fighting Cossacks, before calling them just the Cossacks, before changing the name altogether to the Seawolves. One of the big reasons for changing the Cossack name was to be more PC as the Cossacks were known for their killing of the Jew's. In fact some Rabbi, or someone at the JCC, in Marin county agreed to the Seawolves name. Not too many Jew's in Marin county so I think this guy missed something... as the little Mr. Sether pointed out that the Russian U-boats were called... "Seawolves." Hmmmmm... guess that name change wasn't as smart as you thought Sonoma State administration!
Well, anyway, the trip to Canton will be 5 years from now as I assume Mr. Allen will be a first ballot HOF'er. Not really sure of the details but will probably include a baseball game in Cleveland or other midwest city (Chi-town?). This past year the induction was on the first Saturday in August so don't make any other plans for early August 2013! Yes, we will be printing shirts for the event! The website will be updated with details at www.ssucossacks.com
One of my beat reporters, Mr. Petaluma, pointed out an article to me a few days ago on the subject. I had been denial about it hoping Mr. Allen would play another season or two; play until a ripe old age like other great linemen, like Ram Jackie Slater. However, he is old enough and probably hasn't spent all his money yet so why not retire!? What the heck will he do in retirement? I am just guessing he won't become a commentator on TV, assume he does not have the writing skills to write a tell all book about the wild days in Dallas, and he looks to fat to play golf. What the heck is he going to do? Seriously, what?
I will worry about that another day. Today I just want to point out how amazing it is that a guy can play football at a low level division II school, SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, at a time when they had no athletic scholarships (and let's just assume he didn't get an academic scholarship) and go all the way to the NFL! That's pretty amazing, eh!? The story I have heard is that he was back down in Compton, after going to Butte JC, just bumping around not doing anything. He had attended several high schools including one school in Napa. The SSU coach remembered him, tracked him down in Compton, signed him to come back up to NorCal and the rest is history. I believe he allowed one or two sacks in his two years playing for the Fighting Cossacks.
Well we used to call them the Fighting Cossacks, before calling them just the Cossacks, before changing the name altogether to the Seawolves. One of the big reasons for changing the Cossack name was to be more PC as the Cossacks were known for their killing of the Jew's. In fact some Rabbi, or someone at the JCC, in Marin county agreed to the Seawolves name. Not too many Jew's in Marin county so I think this guy missed something... as the little Mr. Sether pointed out that the Russian U-boats were called... "Seawolves." Hmmmmm... guess that name change wasn't as smart as you thought Sonoma State administration!
Well, anyway, the trip to Canton will be 5 years from now as I assume Mr. Allen will be a first ballot HOF'er. Not really sure of the details but will probably include a baseball game in Cleveland or other midwest city (Chi-town?). This past year the induction was on the first Saturday in August so don't make any other plans for early August 2013! Yes, we will be printing shirts for the event! The website will be updated with details at www.ssucossacks.com
Larry Allen Retiring, Next Stop Hall of Fame
Posted Jan 11th 2008 8:15AM by Michael David Smith
San Francisco 49ers guard Larry Allen is expected to retire, Adam Schefter of NFL Network is reporting.
There is little doubt that Allen, who spent most of his career with the Dallas Cowboys, will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013, the first year he's eligible. Allen has been named to 11 Pro Bowl teams, and there was a stretch of about five years in which he was the best guard in the league. In 2002 Jay Glazer called him the best player in the NFL at any position.
One of the strongest players in football (he's said to bench press 700 pounds), Allen was the Cowboys' second-round pick out of tiny Sonoma State in 1994, and he entered the starting lineup during his rookie year and never left.
Other players who could make the 2013 Hall of Fame class include Buccaneers and Raiders defensive tackle Warren Sapp and Allen's 49ers teammate Bryant Young.
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