When Is a Runner Down?

[HossHumard]

Well, we'll have to agree to disagree on the whistle thing, but we're on the same page as far as the men and women in uniform.

My father was an artillery sergeant from '46-'64 so I proudly call myself an "Army brat"....saw a lot of the world at an early age...

As well, two of the guys from our Association have each done multiple tours in Afghanistan.....extraordinary stuff from where I sit....always a sombre day...

[JRutledge]

Yes we will and I am OK with that.

My dad served in Korea and he never talked about his service. I really did not know how much he did until he was gone. I really wish I had the opportunity to talk to him about his service today considering how we treat soldiers today. But the interesting thing, every Patriotic Holiday he put an American Flag on our house. He never explained it and commented on it. But what I did gain is a respect for the flag and in my little way I was the Color Guard at Missouri Military Academy back in 87 and 88. And my respect and love for the colors came from my dad. I am glad he passed that on to me without really saying much of a word. The flag from his funeral is still sitting in my Mom's bedroom. This day means a lot to me and I miss my dad.

Enough of this, let us get back to talking football.

[HossHumard]

You bet.

Having said that, our season up here is pretty much done, which is kind of a shame as we've had (for the most part) a very mild fall here, so we could actually play some more games if there were any...gonna be +50F this weekend which is EXTREMELY unusual for this time of year here. We've got some Provincial Semi-finals this weekend and Finals next weekend and then the "big ones" weekend of Nov 28/29.

The Vanier (Cdn College Championship) is in Quebec City 11/28 and the Grey Cup is in Calgary 11/29. Hoping to be assigned to one of the HS Finals next weekend here in Edmonton and I will be at the Grey Cup as a fan for sure...blood alcohol level guaranteed not to be below .08!