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The Wooden Oar War AKA Spring Game - ColinApocalypse - 04-17-2014 02:45 PM
Just got done reading this article from the always-appreciated David Drew:
http://www.mlive.com/broncos/index.ssf/2014/04/wmu_football_1.html#incart_river_default
It appears that the tradition of having a spring game will be somewhat replaced by a glorified practice-like event thing. There will be no tackling and it will be similar to how they run through plays at the end of normal practices. Families are encouraged to come out as there will be children's activities in the Seelye Center, giveaways and prizes and of course, DJ Illmix will be there.
I dunno, I just want to watch some football.
RE: The Wooden Oar War AKA Spring Game - JPWMU - 04-17-2014 02:49 PM
Bring some school supplies!!
RE: The Wooden Oar War AKA Spring Game - ColinApocalypse - 04-17-2014 03:15 PM
(04-17-2014 02:49 PM)JPWMU Wrote: Bring some school supplies!!
Oh yes! Forgot to mention that. Thanks JP
RE: The Wooden Oar War AKA Spring Game - Hoekjeness - 04-17-2014 03:25 PM
The spring game is no longer a "practice" ... going to be a traditional scrimmage like previous years.
RE: The Wooden Oar War AKA Spring Game - MajorHoople - 04-17-2014 03:30 PM
(04-17-2014 03:25 PM)Hoekjeness Wrote: The spring game is no longer a "practice" ... going to be a traditional scrimmage like previous years.
So Drew was in error, or Peej flip-flopped?
RE: The Wooden Oar War AKA Spring Game - Hoekjeness - 04-17-2014 03:39 PM
Changed as of today
RE: The Wooden Oar War AKA Spring Game - ColinApocalypse - 04-17-2014 03:44 PM
While I'm relieved to hear that, I wonder what provoked the change...
RE: The Wooden Oar War AKA Spring Game - MajorHoople - 04-17-2014 03:56 PM
Perhaps somebody explained to Fleck that even in best of weather our Spring Games don't exactly draw like Alabama's, and if it's going to be little more than a glorified practice, even fewer will show,
Not good idea when you're doing something charitable at the event like collecting school supplies to donate.
RE: The Wooden Oar War AKA Spring Game - JPWMU - 04-17-2014 04:09 PM
First we complain that there isn't any contact, next we'll complain that there was contact that resulted in injuries. Hard to make some people happy.
RE: The Wooden Oar War AKA Spring Game - ColinApocalypse - 04-17-2014 06:01 PM
(04-17-2014 04:09 PM)JPWMU Wrote: First we complain that there isn't any contact, next we'll complain that there was contact that resulted in injuries. Hard to make some people happy.
It's hard to practice the game of football without tackling each other.
RE: The Wooden Oar War AKA Spring Game - Liam9903 - 04-17-2014 09:21 PM
(04-17-2014 03:44 PM)ColinApocalypse Wrote: While I'm relieved to hear that, I wonder what provoked the change...
Clearly the handful of malcontents on Bronco Stampede that complain about everything he does.
RE: The Wooden Oar War AKA Spring Game - DesertBronco - 04-17-2014 10:56 PM
(04-17-2014 09:21 PM)Liam9903 Wrote:(04-17-2014 03:44 PM)ColinApocalypse Wrote: While I'm relieved to hear that, I wonder what provoked the change...
Clearly the handful of malcontents on Bronco Stampede that complain about everything he does.
YES LIAM!!! Clearly!!
RE: The Wooden Oar War AKA Spring Game - Stampede your face!! - 04-18-2014 03:15 AM
Whether they tackle or not, I hope a tickle fight breaks out in the crowd.
RE: The Wooden Oar War AKA Spring Game - Broncobelt - 04-18-2014 07:02 AM
I used to enjoy the spring game with the Gary Fund reception and coaches talk. Good opportunity to meet up with other Bronco fans that we had not seen in awhile. The game was always more show than anything, but fun to watch.
Last year's get together has still left a bad taste in my mouth. I need to put it in the past where it belongs, but it is still hard to get pumped for this years event. It is the Saturday before Easter so there are a lot of dinner entrees to start preparing. On top of that both my son and granddaughter are racing up north in the evening, so I have more important things to do that day. Sort of settles it for me
For those that go, hope you have a good time. Let the rest of us know how it went.
RE: The Wooden Oar War AKA Spring Game - bronco47 - 04-18-2014 03:23 PM
Heard rumors there might be a couple streakers there. That would be a gas.
RE: The Wooden Oar War AKA Spring Game - Hoekjeness - 04-18-2014 03:38 PM
That'll probably be Fleck's fault too.
RE: The Wooden Oar War AKA Spring Game - Broncobelt - 04-18-2014 03:43 PM
^Whatever, Hokey.
RE: The Wooden Oar War AKA Spring Game - Hiller4Hyz09 - 04-18-2014 05:24 PM
(04-18-2014 07:02 AM)Broncobelt Wrote: I used to enjoy the spring game with the Gary Fund reception and coaches talk. Good opportunity to meet up with other Bronco fans that we had not seen in awhile. The game was always more show than anything, but fun to watch.
Last year's get together has still left a bad taste in my mouth. I need to put it in the past where it belongs, but it is still hard to get pumped for this years event. It is the Saturday before Easter so there are a lot of dinner entrees to start preparing. On top of that both my son and granddaughter are racing up north in the evening, so I have more important things to do that day. Sort of settles it for me
For those that go, hope you have a good time. Let the rest of us know how it went.
My boys will be game for the hot dogs and stuff, but probably not the reception. Good luck to your granddaughter belt!
RE: The Wooden Oar War AKA Spring Game - Broncobelt - 04-18-2014 07:01 PM
Thanks H4H. She is only 12 and this will be her first race. Have fun with your boys.
RE: The Wooden Oar War AKA Spring Game - Hiller4Hyz09 - 04-19-2014 09:34 AM
We never had spring game weather like this back in my day! Beautiful