tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450671078779081202.comments2023-04-03T08:27:04.556-05:00Cougar CardsNTXCooghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10606931216258035859noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450671078779081202.post-63851253225275812832011-05-22T03:47:18.930-05:002011-05-22T03:47:18.930-05:00I played against Chuck in HS my sophomore yr his s...I played against Chuck in HS my sophomore yr his sr year. He ran for 300 against us. He was a human highlight film. I played 12 years of football through college and in all those games and practices he was the only football player i was afraid to go one on one against, not because of pain (he delivered lots of it) but because of the MANY, MANY ways he might make you look like a clown in front of everyone you know- drop a crushing shoulder or leg into you, Juke you out of your socks, outrun you and back then he would jump over you in open field too!<br /><br />He even played some cornerback too. I caught a curl in front of him and turned upfield (he guessed the wrong direction and he flew right by me but caught a hold of my jersey with one hand and literally tore my jersey in half as he power threw me on my back. <br />then he was 5'6" 230lbs and FAST. Great guy too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450671078779081202.post-47460824365121288242010-09-01T12:41:15.520-05:002010-09-01T12:41:15.520-05:00It's awesome to hear from a relative or friend...It's awesome to hear from a relative or friend of Cougar greats. We also heard from Hogan Wharton's granddaughter. It's even better to hear these are great guys and not just great athletes.NTXCooghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10606931216258035859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450671078779081202.post-40397634320203764602010-09-01T10:24:46.907-05:002010-09-01T10:24:46.907-05:00He still lives here in Houston. He was a great ba...He still lives here in Houston. He was a great ball player and a funny guy to boot. He is my dad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450671078779081202.post-32985415457233904222010-08-28T08:40:22.276-05:002010-08-28T08:40:22.276-05:00They sure don't make cards like they use too. ...They sure don't make cards like they use too. I agree with the basic design.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450671078779081202.post-7616173451467143702010-08-26T22:43:24.897-05:002010-08-26T22:43:24.897-05:00I remember the '87 game like it was yesterday....I remember the '87 game like it was yesterday. My brother and I were in the Junior Cougar Club and we always sat in the endzone right above the Cougar entrance. The team was really fired up that night. UT received the opening kick and fumbled. We scored a TD two plays later. UT answered on the next possession but Johnny Jackson scored 3 TD's on picks. Randy Thorton scored on another pick. Many stunned and angry UT fans after the game. After the game at home HSE kept showing the replay and we stayed up all night watching over and over. What a night.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450671078779081202.post-43872527140768045002010-08-22T20:45:52.350-05:002010-08-22T20:45:52.350-05:00After I read it, you can expect a post about it.After I read it, you can expect a post about it.NTXCooghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10606931216258035859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450671078779081202.post-41621214720585700172010-08-22T20:43:26.299-05:002010-08-22T20:43:26.299-05:00That is a nice looking set. One of my favorite se...That is a nice looking set. One of my favorite sets is coming up when we get to 1961.<br /><br />It's amazing that more people don't buy these vintage sets and focus on newer cards. And so often these cards are less expensive, and in many cases less available, than new products.NTXCooghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10606931216258035859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450671078779081202.post-24581299270594176852010-08-22T20:39:21.204-05:002010-08-22T20:39:21.204-05:00Thanks for the update. It's always nice to he...Thanks for the update. It's always nice to hear news of where Cougar greats are now. It's also good to hear that these are good guys as well as good players.NTXCooghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10606931216258035859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450671078779081202.post-18390762071729579812010-08-22T20:27:06.485-05:002010-08-22T20:27:06.485-05:00The 1966 Philly Gum NFL cards are one of my favori...The 1966 Philly Gum NFL cards are one of my favorite sets. From time to time I get and itch and work on filling in the gaps in my collection of them. They are not that hard to find and are reasonably priced. Someday I'll finish.Commishbobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18069472376708715755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450671078779081202.post-19794858218149287152010-08-22T20:11:17.328-05:002010-08-22T20:11:17.328-05:00Let me know what you think of "Sunday's F...Let me know what you think of "Sunday's Fools". It's my favorite sports memoir of all time, and the most laugh-out-loud funniest sports book I've ever read.mntrtoddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007405558587350990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450671078779081202.post-3957357718681963382010-08-22T16:50:18.775-05:002010-08-22T16:50:18.775-05:00I worked with Joe Bob for a few years. We worked ...I worked with Joe Bob for a few years. We worked for a property management company and he did was a project manager on some of my facilities. Very nice guy who didn't mind talking football.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450671078779081202.post-24902838285993217342010-08-20T22:08:01.055-05:002010-08-20T22:08:01.055-05:00I love your site and visit it daily. Keep it Up. ...I love your site and visit it daily. Keep it Up. I have learned so much about all the great athletes from U of H..CougarPoopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450671078779081202.post-34798934651040985482010-08-18T22:44:05.133-05:002010-08-18T22:44:05.133-05:00I have viewed this site many times and enjoy readi...I have viewed this site many times and enjoy reading the stories. Please keep it going and thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450671078779081202.post-67233090887612796512010-08-18T00:32:06.666-05:002010-08-18T00:32:06.666-05:00Keep on writing! It's hard to keep going at it...Keep on writing! It's hard to keep going at it sometimes. Life and other stuff gets in the way, but it's rewarding to get those comments sometimes.Jeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00458498962240003860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450671078779081202.post-15343752930451315732010-08-17T21:57:34.321-05:002010-08-17T21:57:34.321-05:00Hmmm. I saw some games in '67 as a high school...Hmmm. I saw some games in '67 as a high schooler but I sure have no recollection of Mike Simpson. Since he went on to play in the NFL I'd have thought I would be familiar with him. <br /><br />Cool card, though. I like these oddball issues.Commishbobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18069472376708715755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450671078779081202.post-2648943923051455752010-08-17T11:55:21.309-05:002010-08-17T11:55:21.309-05:00Two thumbs up for this card.. :)Two thumbs up for this card.. :)SportsCardGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00948315584665700984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450671078779081202.post-24752788757708129562010-08-16T11:56:02.149-05:002010-08-16T11:56:02.149-05:00I am inspired by the article attached in this blog...I am inspired by the article attached in this blog. It was indeed a humble beginning and a happy ending. Very inspiring specially for a mother and sons. A very well said story worth to share everyone.SportsCardGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00948315584665700984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450671078779081202.post-76882664484594547032010-08-14T16:06:27.266-05:002010-08-14T16:06:27.266-05:00There were so many moments of those Olympics that ...There were so many moments of those Olympics that were unfortunately over shadowed by the terrorist attacks.Charles @ Hoopographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03470157373493317997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450671078779081202.post-60849151358263814452010-08-14T14:07:32.798-05:002010-08-14T14:07:32.798-05:00They just don't make cards like these anymore....They just don't make cards like these anymore. The modern ones are slick and prettier but these old Topps with the cartoons and cheesy write-ups were more fun, at least for me.Commishbobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18069472376708715755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450671078779081202.post-31037195288274438412010-08-14T11:41:38.575-05:002010-08-14T11:41:38.575-05:00I was only 4 when the 1972 Olympics were played so...I was only 4 when the 1972 Olympics were played so I remember very little of it from firsthand knowledge. But I do like the Olympics so I've watched several documentaries on them. I'm a particular fan of the Bud Greenspan's Olympic documentaries.<br /><br />Of course, the 1972 Olympics may be the most fascinating for so many reasons. The terrorists attacks. The games in Germany for the 1st time since Hitler's Olympics. The basketball game. Mark Spitz. Olga Korbut. Frank Shorter's marathon and the fake runner at the end. Vasiliy Alekseyev was a beast. The documentaries <i>The 1972 Munich Olympic Games: Bud Greenspan Remembers</i> is great viewing. Also <i>One Day in September</i> is also worth seeing. Both should be required if you've only seen the movie <i>Munich</i>. And as I mentioned in the post <i>:03 from Gold</i> is amazing with all of the detail surrounding 3 seconds of a basketball game.NTXCooghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10606931216258035859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450671078779081202.post-13573278364448244632010-08-14T11:19:40.599-05:002010-08-14T11:19:40.599-05:00Thanks for the comments. And if you or anyone has...Thanks for the comments. And if you or anyone has a player or card they wish to see, please comment or e-mail me at cougarcards at yahoo.com. I have images of 5500 cards on my computer so there's a 1 in 3 chance I have it.<br /><br />Or if you have an image of a card that you want posted, feel free to send it. Even better, if you want to write a post about a card you have, I'd love the contributionNTXCooghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10606931216258035859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450671078779081202.post-56492267940045435492010-08-14T00:37:49.259-05:002010-08-14T00:37:49.259-05:00I pretty much gave up my interest in the Olympics ...I pretty much gave up my interest in the Olympics after that game. I remember watching it with a bunch of my friends from the dorms. We didn't know whether to laugh or cry. It was just ridiculous.Commishbobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18069472376708715755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450671078779081202.post-18203054350791803412010-08-14T00:35:20.002-05:002010-08-14T00:35:20.002-05:00Funny thing, just last week I thought about asking...Funny thing, just last week I thought about asking you to feature a card of this very underrated Coog but I never got around to it. DD could jump through the roof. I can still see him running down court with that loping style, all arms and his head held low. Then he'd explode and just hammer some poor guy's shot into the lights. He'll always remain a favorite of mine.<br />He had a lot of rough times off the court but he's doing well now. <a href="http://old.legendsofbasketball.com/ssp/headline_news?news_id=62%22" rel="nofollow">Here is a story for anyone interested.</a>Commishbobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18069472376708715755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450671078779081202.post-9199787392503759712010-08-06T23:01:09.219-05:002010-08-06T23:01:09.219-05:00Messed up the code there, didn't I?
Right her...Messed up the code there, didn't I?<br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/news/story?id=2314849" rel="nofollow"> Right here</a> is where the Simons story lies.Commishbobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18069472376708715755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450671078779081202.post-74892940617375968412010-08-06T15:34:22.933-05:002010-08-06T15:34:22.933-05:00Commish: Thanks for more of the story. I'll ...Commish: Thanks for more of the story. I'll be honest, I know very little about golf in general. <br /><br />I appreciate every comment I get. I can read the media guides and stories, but until I went to school at UH in 1986, I knew very little about it. Comments from people in the know make this blog so much more interesting, to the readers and to me.NTXCooghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10606931216258035859noreply@blogger.com