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  1. Any suggestions on what night news to watch? On Your Sidelines?
  2. Thanks for the responses. I hope and expect him to do very well in whatever field he chooses.
  3. It was nice to see Fred Thatch with the alumni last night. Does anyone know what he is doing now?
  4. Does anyone know where Jesse Leonard, "The Ghost" 1971-73 is now?
  5. I see Gordon is not on DePaul's roster. Any thoughts about whether he is playing anywhere?
  6. I am very impressed with the way the team has responded to the challenge of adversity. The Band’s rendition of The Magnificent Seven Theme after Sweet Caroline was clever and a nice tribute.
  7. Jim Crews Night, Purple Aces lose. Billiken Returns, Bills Win! Priceless! Welcome back friend!
  8. When I posted the question I had not found the prior threads on this topic.
  9. Is there any explanation For Grandy's absence from the bench? Early in the season he was there cheering the team on with great enthusiasm but since about the first of the year I have not noticed him.
  10. Today brought back memories of that night in 1971 when our Billikens clinched the Missouri Valley Co-Championship. That one seemed almost anti-climatic. The intense game had been Thursday night’s defeat of Louisville. Saturday night’s game against Bradley had more the sense of a coronation, a game we expected to win to confirm what we had gained on Thursday. Today was a bit different. After the disappointment at Xavier a good LaSalle team presented a real challenge that the Bills handled with their usual competence. At half time I had a really good feeling that was justified by the second half. I really admire this team for the way it rebounded from the loss of Coach Majerus and the disappointment against Rhode Island to come together to “Crews through” the A-10. Our seniors made this team something special. Kwamain Mitchell earned our respect by the way he dealt with the suspension, came back and made a great college career for himself and for the team. Even this year’s injury was not enough to mar a march to the championship. Cody Ellis’ hard play is an important key that opened the door to glory. As my daughter says, “No matter what happens, poor Cody ends up on the floor.” The shots and passes he has made from the floor have been incredible. Cory Remekun has added so much needed help as a big man under the basket. To the whole team, thanks for the ride, now get back to practice. No more losses this year!
  11. I cannot remember a time when I did not know of Ed Macauley. I have often heard my parents tell of watching him play and how they would see him at dances while Dad was a student at Saint Louis U. As I grew Ed broadcast the Billikens and, I believe, other games as well. At the end if one Boys Classes Christmas Party at the Missouri Athletic Club, after we had played the games and had enjoyed the lunch, word spread through the locker room that “Ed Macauley is shooting baskets in the gym!” I thought of that today as I stood where about a dozen of us looked through the windows in the doors so long ago, not wanting to be seen staring, but not wanting to miss a shot either. When it was a real possibility that Billiken Basketball would be discontinued or downgraded to Division II, Ed was a member and face of the committee to advise the University on the question. Thank God, or thank Ed, we know how that turned out. As a season ticket holder I got to know Ed as he sat across the aisle from us and we talked in the old Kiel Club or in the concourses at Savis and the Chaifetz. I cheered as he was introduced many a time to commemorate triumph or another. I remember one time at the Savis when the 1948 team was introduced and we watched as boys ran around the arena collecting their autographs. Ed reached out for the program as one boy raced up the steps until he passed Ed to get to his teammate. I was so glad that we had Ed Macauley night last season and was thankful that we had enough tickets to get a bobble head for my mother. Black arm bands, dedicate the season to Ed, erect a statue, they are all great ideas. Whatever we have done, and will do, for Ed pales in comparison to what he did for Saint Louis U. and for us.Until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
  12. I am familiar with someone who has taken Coumadin for over twenty years. It is intended to prevent blood clotting and therefore could cause problems with severe bleeding. In most cases it should be little or no problem.
  13. [We have our copy and others for Christmas presents. The band sounds as great on the CD as it does at the game. Enjoy!
  14. This season it appears that security during time outs has heightened. For awhile guards would stand at the baseline during time outs. Tonight 3-4 persons, including a policewoman in uniform, would stand behind the Billiken bench. Is there any particular reason for this increased security?
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