This Shout-out is to Erin Lock’s Mom (Erin is a co-worker of mine). Why does a lady whose name I don’t even know and whom has yet to officially follow the blog deserve a post dedicated to her? Erin’s Mom lives in Virginia, but lived in Colorado during Erin’s childhood, and for some reason became a loyal Colorado State Rams fan. Unfortunately for Erin and her Mom Colorado State just happen to play in the same conference as BYU this past season. As a friendly gesture I invited Erin over to our home to watch the Colorado State vs. BYU basketball game this year. To my surprise Erin showed up decked out in her Colorado State gear (surprising part was I didn’t know such gear existed), including her lucky Cam the Ram doll. Erin’s dress was matched by my BYU ensemble from head to toes, including blue shoes, blue and white terrible towels, and a blue and white Sombrero. Prior to the game Erin received a random phone call from her mother, following Erin’s explanation about her where about and reason, Erin’s Mom started to trash talk me from a couple of States away and over the phone. This wonderful, kind lady (assumption only, because I have never met her) had no fear in letting me know her passion for Colorado State, and her dislike for any team standing in opposition. The impression left on my mind was, poor, misguided soul, but any person in her position willing to go toe to toe with me deserves a post dedicated to her. Erin’s Mom this is your post, and I hope you will officially follow our blog, and encourage many more to join.
I know Erin and her Mom are big Chauncey Bilups fans, and I wanted to give a Shout-out to the New York Knicks who announced they would keep Chauncey with the team instead of buying him out as originally planned. Chauncey is a Colorado native and a former NBA finals MVP with the Detroit Pistons. After Chauncey was traded to New York earlier this season, he showed his ability to continue to hit the big shots when he hit a late game shot to beat the Miami Heat just 4 days after the trade. When the trade for Carmelo and Chauncey was made I told Dave “Top Dog” that Chauncey was the key piece in the deal, and the individual that would make the Knicks a Championship contender.
I have to include a CSU Shout-out since that is how this post came to be. I would like to give Coach Miles credit for his management of the CSU basketball team. Tim Miles has proven to be a winner with every program he has had the opportunity to coach. Tim Miles has an overall coaching record of 248-193, which includes North Dakota States transition years to Division I basketball, and shockers against #8 Marquette (2007) and #12 Wisconsin (2006). Coach Miles has been known as a Fan’s coach, and the story is told when invited by BYU students to a party this last season, Miles accepted and showed up.
Steve Fairchild (CSU Football Coach) is also making news as a Fan’s coach. Coach Fairchild has recently offered up a challenge to the CSU student body. Coach Fairchild is offering an honorary team membership to any student who can beat his 3 fastest players in a single race. Details of the challenge can be viewed at http://www.csurams.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/042511aaa.html. Anyone wanting to participate should clearly read the clarification in the article, “To be clear, this is not an official tryout for the team. The winner will not wear pads during the week or at the game, or participate in any practice drills. The prize is only an honorary roster spot for that week, and does not count toward the number allowed by the NCAA.”
So this Shout-out is to you Erin’s Mom and CSU (I can say this now that BYU and CSU are in different conferences).
Jake
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