(02-25-2016 03:00 PM)InterestedX Wrote:  When you're criticizing a program like that, it pays to be accurate.

OK. So you have been on the board less than a year and a half. Having been on the board for about a decade, I can tell you that if you start slinging sh#t, you will rightfully become a target of others. And as far as getting old, you will be surprised how fast old age gets here.

That's fine. I'm not the one ignorantly criticizing programs. This board generally has a much higher level of conversation than saying something "sux" and changes are needed.

Let me ask this -- how many track and field meets has OldOwl been to recently? For that matter, anyone here? I'm curious to find out the level of involvement.

(02-25-2016 03:41 PM)InterestedX Wrote:  That's fine. I'm not the one ignorantly criticizing programs. This board generally has a much higher level of conversation than saying something "sux" and changes are needed.

Let me ask this -- how many track and field meets has OldOwl been to recently? For that matter, anyone here? I'm curious to find out the level of involvement.

There may be others, but HoustonOwl and Rick Gerlach are regulars at track and field.

(02-25-2016 03:41 PM)InterestedX Wrote:  That's fine. I'm not the one ignorantly criticizing programs. This board generally has a much higher level of conversation than saying something "sux" and changes are needed.

Let me ask this -- how many track and field meets has OldOwl been to recently? For that matter, anyone here? I'm curious to find out the level of involvement.

We all every once in a while out of frustration post something we wish we had not posted. It happens to every one. It will happen to you, and you will not appreciate it when someone lands on you in a snarky manner. You will be old sooner than you think, and you will hope then that people give you a little leeway rather than pouncing. I have given you several chances to indicate that this was not meanspirited on your part. You just doubled down. Old Owl is old, what is your excuse.

Ok. Ranger is my current hero.
Coming to the defense of us old guys.

How old is old here? Is there a magic age?

Thanks, WRC, for highlighting some of the folks who physically support the track and field programs.

(02-24-2016 09:59 PM)Tomball Owl Wrote:  

(02-24-2016 09:52 PM)ExcitedOwl18 Wrote:  

(02-24-2016 09:19 PM)Tomball Owl Wrote:  Suicide squeeze by DiCaprio makes it 6-4!

Wow! What event was that in ?

Wrong thread. My fingers are cold!

Could be:
Hammer,
Shot put,
100m dash, or
Pentathlon (for the 5-tool players)

(02-25-2016 04:40 PM)greyowl72 Wrote:  Ok. Ranger is my current hero.
Coming to the defense of us old guys.

Don, I don't consider guys like you, PTH, and me old yet, but we are getting there.

(02-26-2016 10:26 AM)Ranger Wrote:  

(02-25-2016 04:40 PM)greyowl72 Wrote:  Ok. Ranger is my current hero.
Coming to the defense of us old guys.

Don, I don't consider guys like you, PTH, and me old yet, but we are getting there.

Maybe we should have a Medicare medal for those of us +65.

Perhaps I should have said:Maybe we should have a Medicare medal for those of us +65.

(02-25-2016 04:28 PM)Ranger Wrote:  

(02-25-2016 03:41 PM)InterestedX Wrote:  That's fine. I'm not the one ignorantly criticizing programs. This board generally has a much higher level of conversation than saying something "sux" and changes are needed.

Let me ask this -- how many track and field meets has OldOwl been to recently? For that matter, anyone here? I'm curious to find out the level of involvement.

We all every once in a while out of frustration post something we wish we had not posted. It happens to every one. It will happen to you, and you will not appreciate it when someone lands on you in a snarky manner. You will be old sooner than you think, and you will hope then that people give you a little leeway rather than pouncing. I have given you several chances to indicate that this was not meanspirited on your part. You just doubled down. Old Owl is old, what is your excuse.

How old must we be to merit this respect? I'm 70.

I haven't been following this pillow fight, but to answer the question, I have been to two track meets, both when we were in the SWC. I do not live in Houston. I ran track in HS and roomed with a track athlete, so my interest in hearing results will likely continue.

(02-26-2016 11:52 AM)Tiki Owl Wrote:  

(02-26-2016 10:26 AM)Ranger Wrote:  

(02-25-2016 04:40 PM)greyowl72 Wrote:  Ok. Ranger is my current hero.
Coming to the defense of us old guys.

Don, I don't consider guys like you, PTH, and me old yet, but we are getting there.

Maybe we should have a Medicare medal for those of us +65.

Perhaps I should have said:Maybe we should have a Medicare medal for those of us +65.

Ranger's comment is much appreciated. I can still hold my own in the OR with my young partners. Although my stamina is not what it used to be.
Tiki. What would that medal look like? Maybe a wheelchair in a wreath of hearing aids?

(02-26-2016 03:24 PM)greyowl72 Wrote:  

(02-26-2016 11:52 AM)Tiki Owl Wrote:  

(02-26-2016 10:26 AM)Ranger Wrote:  

(02-25-2016 04:40 PM)greyowl72 Wrote:  Ok. Ranger is my current hero.
Coming to the defense of us old guys.

Don, I don't consider guys like you, PTH, and me old yet, but we are getting there.

Maybe we should have a Medicare medal for those of us +65.

Perhaps I should have said:Maybe we should have a Medicare medal for those of us +65.

Ranger's comment is much appreciated. I can still hold my own in the OR with my young partners. Although my stamina is not what it used to be.
Tiki. What would that medal look like? Maybe a wheelchair in a wreath of hearing aids?

Don, I am so young I can still remember a lot from college. One of my favorite sayings, which came from a guy from Big Spring, was -

Love many, trust few, always paddle your own canoe.

Lots of wisdom there if you think about it.

Wouldn't it be better to drop men's track and field and have men's rowing?. I think it would be cheaper since we like cheap.

Yeah, that's a great idea. Add a sport that doesn't have an NCAA Championship available.

So what? We havent even won a men's conf title in ages.

(02-27-2016 10:26 AM)InterestedX Wrote:  Yeah, that's a great idea. Add a sport that doesn't have an NCAA Championship available.

2004 - men's outdoor track and field
1970 - men's basketball

Guess men's hoops has to go, too.

(02-28-2016 10:20 AM)OldOwl Wrote:  So what? We havent even won a men's conf title in ages.

(02-27-2016 10:26 AM)InterestedX Wrote:  Yeah, that's a great idea. Add a sport that doesn't have an NCAA Championship available.

We have had a few All-Americans recently in a variety of events. Track and field should not be cut. If you are actually interested in cutting programs, men's football or basketball should realistically get the ax first.

(02-28-2016 01:45 PM)RiceLad15 Wrote:  

(02-28-2016 10:20 AM)OldOwl Wrote:  So what? We havent even won a men's conf title in ages.

(02-27-2016 10:26 AM)InterestedX Wrote:  Yeah, that's a great idea. Add a sport that doesn't have an NCAA Championship available.

We have had a few All-Americans recently in a variety of events. Track and field should not be cut. If you are actually interested in cutting programs, men's football or basketball should realistically get the ax first.

You have to have men's basketball to remain a division one school, unless you are just sponsoring one sport (like DBU with baseball, RPI and many others with hockey)..