View in Browser The Longhorn Brand Top of the Que Volume VI Newsletter # 26 – 11/27/2021Click on “view in Browser” if images are distorted or not shown. MBFC sponsored all the podcasts for 2021  Dr. Octavious Bishop’s oral history is the last in a 10 part series for 2021. Each segment offered a time capsule moment sharing memories from those who helped create Longhorn sports history. Included were:Five football players- Rob Moerschell, Billy Schott, Octavious Bishop, Herkie Walls, and Peter Gardere. One men’s tennis player- Gary Plock. One baseball player- Buck Cody. One volleyball player- Beth CoblentzOne strength coach and national champion shot putter – Dana LeDuc, and One media personality – Mike Barnes. TLSN would like to continue this program for 2022, but a sponsor is needed. TLSN does have statistical information on impressions and clicks on-site available for perusal if you would like more information. I am williamdale@msn.com The Mentor and his Pupil  Emory Bellard -The Mentor There would probably not be a Dr. Octavious Bishop without Coach Emory Bellard. Mentors counsel, encourage, accept, and confirm. Bellard did that for Octavious! Under Coach Bellard’s tutelage, Octavious’s GPA increased, goals were defined, social skills improved, confidence soared, and self-esteem blossomed. Young athletes do not realize it until later in life, but Coaches open paths to the Holy Grail. Bellard did that high school student Octavious Bishop. Bellard instilled spirit in the heart of Octavious with the instruction that life is best traveled with a teammates insight, a work ethic in tow, and self-reliance as the goal.  The Pupil Professor, counselor, and inspirational leader Dr. Octavious Bishop  To listen to Octavious oral history enhanced by text and photos visit https://texas-lsn.squarespace.com/dr-octavious-bishop-oral-history Softball 1997  It all began in the fall of 1995 with a bat and four gloves. Head Coach Connie Clark and her four softball signees (Nikki Cockrell, Kimberly Lair, Ashley Hutchison, and Katherine Penders) hit the diamond undeterred by the small numbers and optimistic about the future of Longhorn softball. The remainder of the team was composed of junior college transfers and walk-ons who survived a 40 player try-out. The team played at the club level for the 1996 season entering NCAA play for the 1997 season. Roy Velasquez complex was the first home for the Horns. To read more about the history of Longhorn softball visit:https://texas-lsn.squarespace.com/softball-history-and-honors  Jodie Reeves The first NCAA softball team   Nikki Cockrell Nate Boyer by Tim Tayloraustinhornsfan@yahoo.com’ Tim Taylor has created an email-based Longhorn newsletter that shares facts, figures, statistics, predictions, updates, and more. The bulk of his content discusses current Longhorn sporting events (primarily football, but other Longhorn sports are discussed.) TLSN is a Longhorn sports historical site and not a current event site. However, sometimes Tim calls on Longhorn history to make a point. Tim does so in his interview with Nate Boyer, and with Tim’s approval, TLSN has captured Nate’s interview and reproduced it in its entirety to save for posterity. Horns up! https://texas-lsn.squarespace.com/2000s  Nate’s story is a great story of perseverance and commitment. Tim Taylor was able to interview Nate in September to highlight during the Kansas game. #37   The link below depicts the four pedestals for the Longhorn National Champion quarterbacks. Each pedestal has a mock-up sketch of all the coaches, players, managers, and trainers on the team in the respective year. If you were part of the team during those national championship years, please make sure your name and the names of your teammates are included and spelled correctly. In particular, some names of managers and trainers from 1963 and 2005 may be missing. Also, the tentative date (it could change) to introduce this celebration of Longhorn National Championship QB’s is the Alabama game 2022. https://texas-lsn.squarespace.com/qb-bust TLSN is not associated with the UT Athletic Department or any organization closely aligned with UT.TLSN is a 501 (c) (3) celebrating Longhorn Sports History and assisting qualifying Horns who need temporary financial assistance.The TLSN website and newsletter are free, educational, historical, and insightful. TLSN shares Longhorn sports history through the eyes of those who created it. Texas Legacy Support Network, 7703 Mesa Drive, Austin, TX, 78731, United States Powered by Squarespace Unsubscribe |
