Alumna a finalist for Next Great American Country Star
…at 8 p.m. CT; mark your calendars now! In the meantime, check out audio and video clips of Conner’s work on her MySpace and MusicNation web sites. Sic ’em, Megan!…
…at 8 p.m. CT; mark your calendars now! In the meantime, check out audio and video clips of Conner’s work on her MySpace and MusicNation web sites. Sic ’em, Megan!…
…ion efforts in and around Independence, including the renovation and maintenance of the original Baylor campus. If you’re interested in ordering, say, a bag of the “Sic ’em Special” or “1845 Charter Blend,” you can place your order online at independencecoffee.com. I’m not a coffee drinker myself, so hopefully some of you will let me know what you think. This might be a nice Christmas gift for the coffee fans among my friends and family. Sic ’em,…
…seven times in eight seasons, including the 2005 squad that won the second national championship in Baylor athletics’ history. But we shouldn’t forget that it was Sonja Hogg — Mulkey’s coach during her playing days at Louisiana Tech — who began Baylor’s rise. For her work with the Lady Techsters and later at Baylor, Hogg was announced Sunday live on ABC as a member of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame’s class of 2009. Hogg led Louisiana Tech for…
…was clearly moved from the experience, both from what he went through and from others he met who didn’t have any choice about their fate. This 30-second commercial previews the episode, and FX has clips from the show online here, here, here and here. Sic ’em, Ray, for your willingness to help others learn, and an extra-big sic ’em to those who deal with such disabilities everyday, for your courage in the face of adversity!…
…t was started in 2000-01; women’s basketball favorite Jessika Stratton was so honored in 2004. [June 6 update: Along these same lines, Mamadou was also one of five to receive the 2008 Wilma Rudolph Student-Athlete Achievement Award from the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics. The award honors “student-athletes who have overcome great personal, academic, and/or emotional odds to achieve academic success while participating in i…
…were raised for a new Dodge Caravan that was presented to Woods during the 2000 Homecoming game. More than enough money was donated, and the overflow started what eventually became the Kyle Woods home project. Earlier this month, Woods was presented with the keys to a new home, designed with his needs in mind. (Click here for a photo gallery.) Former head coach Grant Teaff gave a recognizable face to the project, while business professor L.M. Dys…
…raduates not to lose touch with your alma mater. Join the Alumni Association, sign up for the Baylor Network to meet fellow Bears in your new home, and make sure your information is up to date in the online directory. Baylor’s not just a school; it’s a family, one I can personally vouch for, and one with which I think you’ll want to stay connected. Sic ’em, Class of 2008!…
…’re doing and how people can help. The show was filmed on campus; watch it online here. The Alive Campaign has also moved beyond Facebook and MySpace to their own website, alivecampaign.org. There you can read more about the group’s mission and suicide prevention, get updates on their progress, subscribe to their newsletter and even donate to the campaign. A pretty impressive effort for anyone, especially a handful of college students! Sic ’em, Al…
…n all-Big 12 guard Jhasmin Player went down for the season with an injury. National player of the year finalist Angela Tisdale and fellow first-team all-Big 12 selection Rachel Allison stepped up their games this season, helping carry the team to where it is today. Baylor will be making its fifth straight tournament appearance. In Mulkey’s first seven seasons, she has led the Lady Bears to the Sweet 16 three times, and on to a National Championshi…
…Saturday, also in D.C. It’s been 20 years since the Bears last made the NCAA Tournament. This year’s appearance is Baylor’s fifth NCAA Tournament selection in program history; the Bears have played in two Final Fours (1948, 1950) and one national title game (1948). Stay tuned to BaylorBears.com for updates as the Bears continue their postseason run. And don’t forget the women’s NCAA Tournament selection show Monday at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN! Sic ’em,…