Enjoy this week's blog from Coach Roos...If you find a large inflatable snowman in your yard, it's probably been blown away from her yard. Please return. :)
Dear Falcon Faithful,
HoHoHo! Merry Christmas! Just like the late, great Burl Ives sang, "This is the best time of the year." (besides March Madness of course). Some of my best memories growing up are the traditions that my family and I have surrounding Christmas. I have tried to incorporate those traditions to my home in Bowling Green.
Feel free to incorporate any of these holiday traditions into your Christmas! (None have been trademarked yet)
#1: No yard is complete without an inflatable holiday decoration. Yes, I said inflatable! It is a family tradition to have the largest inflatable in the neighborhood. I grew up with a 20 foot tall inflatable Santa Claus in my backyard and I have continued that tradition with my own 15 foot tall inflatable Frosty the Snowman in my yard. It left everyone in the office speechless when they saw him! Even when I go recruiting, I will pull off the side of the road or slow down to enjoy seeing a great inflatable holiday display.
#2: Sometimes Santa needs some help in delivering gifts so he gets it from some very important people. Since I grew up in Kentucky, I always had gifts under the tree from Santa Claus as well as Rick Pitino, Tubby Smith, and other Kentucky great basketball players like Jamal Mashburn, Richie Farmer and my all time favorite Kenny "Sky" Walker! So now, I have gifts under my tree from Freddy and Frieda Falcon, the sharp shooting guard Stephan Curry (from my alma mater at Davidson College) and Billy Gillespie (UK's men's basketball coach).
#3 Last but not least, our annual Christmas Eve dinner is none other than KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)! It is the best and we watch National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Cutting down the Christmas tree and the scene with the squirrel coming out of the tree inside the house are absolute classic scenes for any movie lover!
It is always amazing to me how fast the non-conference schedule goes and it is almost the start of the MAC season! We will be ready for it and it will be like Christmas morning, when the ball goes up in the air for the opening tip for that first MAC game!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all, and to all go put that inflatable holiday decoration in your yard today!
Roll Along,
Coach Roos
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
Happy Holidays from Women's Basketball!!
Hello Falcon Fans!
I apologize for the delay in recent postings, but sometimes you get so wrapped up in the season...the next scout, the travel, practices...that you tend to forget that there actually is life outside of basketball! :)
I hope all of you are enjoying the holiday season...and enjoying the 7 game winning streak that we are on! After a rough start to the season, our young team is growing up and coming together. We had a long 7 day road trip over Thanksgiving break (lovingly nicknamed the Griswold Family Thanksgiving Bus Trip!!). On that trip there was some good team bonding and 3 road wins. We are now in the midst of a 4-game homestand. We just defeated a very good St. Bonaventure team on Sunday. This Sunday, we take on the Hartford Hawks. They are known as one of the best mid-major teams on the east coast, so it should be a good game and a tough matchup for us! I hope everyone can get away from the chaos of last minute Christmas shopping and head over to Anderson for the game at 2 pm on Sunday!
I was going to ask a player to do this week's blog, but they are all brain-fried from exams, so I thought I would give them a break from any additional "homework" these days! Christmas break is a great time of year for our team. First, the team gets a few days off to spend with their families...a much needed break for players and staff alike. When we return on the night of the 26th to practice, it starts three weeks where the players have nothing to do but play basketball and hang out with each other. It's a good time to come together and continue to get better before heading into MAC play in January.
When we return, we also have our annual Team Christmas Party!! :) This is a much anticipated event for the team. First, we start by drawing Secret Santa names in early December. You are supposed to leave little gifts and notes for your secret santa throughout the month. Some are definitely better than others at this. For example, my lovely secret santa has left me cute coffee mugs with hot chocolate, candy, gum, etc. Coach Roos's secret santa however, left her a handful of M&M's on her desk. Kelly's secret santa dumped a whole bucket of double bubble gum in her locker. I actually thought that was quite funny. :) Anyway, so the party is always hosted by some of our most favorite people, Diane Tymiak and Eileen Weithman. They graciously open up their home and basement for our gathering. We have a good meal...and then the games begin. We start by opening our secret santa gifts to each other. As many of you know, our team and coaching staff are ultra-competitive, so no doubt the Christmas games get pretty intense. We start with the numbers game where the highest number picks a gift out of the middle first. Then the next person can either steal that gift or take a chance and open another one. And so on and so on. The good gifts (sweatshirts, shorts, under armor shirts) get stolen most often. Then we play the dice game...this is when it helps to be a post player with long arms and dirty elbows!! It begins with everyone in a big circle. There is a pile of gifts in the middle. There are 6 sets of dice that get passed around the circle for a set amount of time. Every time you roll a double, you get to grab a gift out of the middle and roll again. Then you pass the dice. When the gifts run out, you can steal from people until time runs out. You gotta watch out for Coach Miller in this game, because he likes to hide his gifts so people can't steal them! This game gets pretty physical! :) It's funny because when the game ends and everyone opens the loot that they ended up with...well, let's just say that there are some good gifts and some not so good gifts that people were fighting over!! It's pretty entertaining. Then it ends with the coaching staff giving a special gift to the team. Needless to say, it's a fun night away from basketball for the team.
I will have one of the players post about the party before the new year, so everyone can hear how it goes!!
I wish everyone a safe and happy Holiday Season!! Take a break and come to Anderson for our game on Sunday at 2 pm and then the men play at Anderson on Monday at 7 pm. Enjoy two nights of BG basketball before the holiday!!
Take care and Go Falcons!!!
Coach Poole :)
I apologize for the delay in recent postings, but sometimes you get so wrapped up in the season...the next scout, the travel, practices...that you tend to forget that there actually is life outside of basketball! :)
I hope all of you are enjoying the holiday season...and enjoying the 7 game winning streak that we are on! After a rough start to the season, our young team is growing up and coming together. We had a long 7 day road trip over Thanksgiving break (lovingly nicknamed the Griswold Family Thanksgiving Bus Trip!!). On that trip there was some good team bonding and 3 road wins. We are now in the midst of a 4-game homestand. We just defeated a very good St. Bonaventure team on Sunday. This Sunday, we take on the Hartford Hawks. They are known as one of the best mid-major teams on the east coast, so it should be a good game and a tough matchup for us! I hope everyone can get away from the chaos of last minute Christmas shopping and head over to Anderson for the game at 2 pm on Sunday!
I was going to ask a player to do this week's blog, but they are all brain-fried from exams, so I thought I would give them a break from any additional "homework" these days! Christmas break is a great time of year for our team. First, the team gets a few days off to spend with their families...a much needed break for players and staff alike. When we return on the night of the 26th to practice, it starts three weeks where the players have nothing to do but play basketball and hang out with each other. It's a good time to come together and continue to get better before heading into MAC play in January.
When we return, we also have our annual Team Christmas Party!! :) This is a much anticipated event for the team. First, we start by drawing Secret Santa names in early December. You are supposed to leave little gifts and notes for your secret santa throughout the month. Some are definitely better than others at this. For example, my lovely secret santa has left me cute coffee mugs with hot chocolate, candy, gum, etc. Coach Roos's secret santa however, left her a handful of M&M's on her desk. Kelly's secret santa dumped a whole bucket of double bubble gum in her locker. I actually thought that was quite funny. :) Anyway, so the party is always hosted by some of our most favorite people, Diane Tymiak and Eileen Weithman. They graciously open up their home and basement for our gathering. We have a good meal...and then the games begin. We start by opening our secret santa gifts to each other. As many of you know, our team and coaching staff are ultra-competitive, so no doubt the Christmas games get pretty intense. We start with the numbers game where the highest number picks a gift out of the middle first. Then the next person can either steal that gift or take a chance and open another one. And so on and so on. The good gifts (sweatshirts, shorts, under armor shirts) get stolen most often. Then we play the dice game...this is when it helps to be a post player with long arms and dirty elbows!! It begins with everyone in a big circle. There is a pile of gifts in the middle. There are 6 sets of dice that get passed around the circle for a set amount of time. Every time you roll a double, you get to grab a gift out of the middle and roll again. Then you pass the dice. When the gifts run out, you can steal from people until time runs out. You gotta watch out for Coach Miller in this game, because he likes to hide his gifts so people can't steal them! This game gets pretty physical! :) It's funny because when the game ends and everyone opens the loot that they ended up with...well, let's just say that there are some good gifts and some not so good gifts that people were fighting over!! It's pretty entertaining. Then it ends with the coaching staff giving a special gift to the team. Needless to say, it's a fun night away from basketball for the team.
I will have one of the players post about the party before the new year, so everyone can hear how it goes!!
I wish everyone a safe and happy Holiday Season!! Take a break and come to Anderson for our game on Sunday at 2 pm and then the men play at Anderson on Monday at 7 pm. Enjoy two nights of BG basketball before the holiday!!
Take care and Go Falcons!!!
Coach Poole :)
Monday, November 17, 2008
Meet the Newcomers Part 5: Victoria McGowan
Hi, I am one of the three freshman on the team. I am from Detroit, Michigan and I attended Inkster High School.
So far Bowling Green has been a great experience for me. I can't picture myself anywhere else. The coaches are very helpful and exciting to be around. Most importantly, my teammates are always so supportive and everyone gets along well.
Last Friday we flew to Philadelphia to play Temple. I was pretty nervous because it was my first time on a plane. It was not a fun flight for my first experience of being on a plane...lol but, I made it. Temple was a challenge and even though we lost it was taken as a learning experience.
Go Falcons
Victoria McGowan
So far Bowling Green has been a great experience for me. I can't picture myself anywhere else. The coaches are very helpful and exciting to be around. Most importantly, my teammates are always so supportive and everyone gets along well.
Last Friday we flew to Philadelphia to play Temple. I was pretty nervous because it was my first time on a plane. It was not a fun flight for my first experience of being on a plane...lol but, I made it. Temple was a challenge and even though we lost it was taken as a learning experience.
Go Falcons
Victoria McGowan
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Meet the Newcomers Part 4: Jess Slagle
Hola Falcon Fans!
I am yet another one of the three freshman this year. I come to you from Lehman Catholic High School in Sidney, Ohio.
Wow, what a eye-opening experience these first two exhibition games have been! Despite actually being a part of the team since a couple months ago, there's nothing like putting on your jersey for the first time and realizing just how far you've come already. As for running out into Anderson Arena for the first time, I have no words to describe it. Warming up, I couldn't help but glance over at the baseline bleachers where I used to reside during games last year and smile.
Then again, that was just warmups! The fan support during and after each game reminded me of one of the reasons I chose Bowling Green. Our fan support is second to none. Coach Miller has always told us that it is difficult for other teams to come into Anderson and play, and now I can see why! It is your support that keeps this program on its path to success year after year.
Coming up this Friday is our first season game against Temple, and it can't come fast enough. We have been working hard and preparing all week for a tough, athletic Temple team, and can't wait for the challenge!
Ay Ziggy Zoomba Zoomba Zoomba...[ Picture me singing you the fight song ;) ]
Roll Along Falcons!
Jess Slagle
I am yet another one of the three freshman this year. I come to you from Lehman Catholic High School in Sidney, Ohio.
Wow, what a eye-opening experience these first two exhibition games have been! Despite actually being a part of the team since a couple months ago, there's nothing like putting on your jersey for the first time and realizing just how far you've come already. As for running out into Anderson Arena for the first time, I have no words to describe it. Warming up, I couldn't help but glance over at the baseline bleachers where I used to reside during games last year and smile.
Then again, that was just warmups! The fan support during and after each game reminded me of one of the reasons I chose Bowling Green. Our fan support is second to none. Coach Miller has always told us that it is difficult for other teams to come into Anderson and play, and now I can see why! It is your support that keeps this program on its path to success year after year.
Coming up this Friday is our first season game against Temple, and it can't come fast enough. We have been working hard and preparing all week for a tough, athletic Temple team, and can't wait for the challenge!
Ay Ziggy Zoomba Zoomba Zoomba...[ Picture me singing you the fight song ;) ]
Roll Along Falcons!
Jess Slagle
Meet the Newcomers Part 3: Tamika Nurse
Hey Falcon Faithful,
Let's all say hello to winter! To most, the sight of flurries is depressing. It means it's time to pull out the mittens, scarves, and winter caps. Surprisingly, I find the freezing wind slapping me in the face refreshing; it means I'm back near home. I haven't had a real winter in years.
I am a redshirt junior transfer from the University of Oregon. I was grew up in Hamilton, Ontario before spending three years playing for the Ducks. After three winters of constant rain I welcome the cold with open arms. I'd rather be cold than wet anyday!
I chose to finish my career at BG largely because of the great relationship I built with the coaching staff during my initial recruiting process in high school. They were a group of individuals who seemed to really enjoy their job and working with each other. It was their dedication to excellence that ensured me this was a place I could continue to grow as both a student and an athlete. The family-like atmosphere made me feel comfortable. Lastly, I wanted to win. I've spent three years sitting in front of a TV in March watching other teams play for an NCAA title. BG offered me the opportunity to participate in that tourney.
Well things have gone well thus far. Practice is really intense. It's the loudest practice facility I've ever been in. It's a testiment to how supportive we are of each other. I am learning the plays and how to run a new set of systems. I have to say coach Miller might need to have his own stand-up comedy show. His practice comments can be quite comical. You get the point though! All in all things are going really well. It's a great time to be a Falcon!
All the best, and of course Roll Along!
Tamika
Let's all say hello to winter! To most, the sight of flurries is depressing. It means it's time to pull out the mittens, scarves, and winter caps. Surprisingly, I find the freezing wind slapping me in the face refreshing; it means I'm back near home. I haven't had a real winter in years.
I am a redshirt junior transfer from the University of Oregon. I was grew up in Hamilton, Ontario before spending three years playing for the Ducks. After three winters of constant rain I welcome the cold with open arms. I'd rather be cold than wet anyday!
I chose to finish my career at BG largely because of the great relationship I built with the coaching staff during my initial recruiting process in high school. They were a group of individuals who seemed to really enjoy their job and working with each other. It was their dedication to excellence that ensured me this was a place I could continue to grow as both a student and an athlete. The family-like atmosphere made me feel comfortable. Lastly, I wanted to win. I've spent three years sitting in front of a TV in March watching other teams play for an NCAA title. BG offered me the opportunity to participate in that tourney.
Well things have gone well thus far. Practice is really intense. It's the loudest practice facility I've ever been in. It's a testiment to how supportive we are of each other. I am learning the plays and how to run a new set of systems. I have to say coach Miller might need to have his own stand-up comedy show. His practice comments can be quite comical. You get the point though! All in all things are going really well. It's a great time to be a Falcon!
All the best, and of course Roll Along!
Tamika
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Meet the Newcomers Part 2: Maribeth Giese
Hey Falcon Fans!
I am one of the three freshmen on the team this year. I am from Mother of Mercy High School in Cincinnati, Ohio.
I am so excited about this season! I can’t wait for the regular season to start and have the opportunity to compete in the MAC. The first few weeks of practice have been quite a challenge, but the team is coming together nicely. We’ve all had our good and bad days, and we’re always there to support each other along the way.
My decision to join the Bowling Green family is one of the best choices I’ve ever had to make. My teammates, coaches, trainers and managers have all been extremely helpful in my transition from being a high school student athlete to a college basketball player. It’s been great getting to know some of the fans and boosters, and I can’t wait to play in Anderson Arena with the amazing support of the community.
Our first game is this coming Friday, and we are getting ready to face Temple for our season opener. Go Falcons!!
Maribeth Giese
I am one of the three freshmen on the team this year. I am from Mother of Mercy High School in Cincinnati, Ohio.
I am so excited about this season! I can’t wait for the regular season to start and have the opportunity to compete in the MAC. The first few weeks of practice have been quite a challenge, but the team is coming together nicely. We’ve all had our good and bad days, and we’re always there to support each other along the way.
My decision to join the Bowling Green family is one of the best choices I’ve ever had to make. My teammates, coaches, trainers and managers have all been extremely helpful in my transition from being a high school student athlete to a college basketball player. It’s been great getting to know some of the fans and boosters, and I can’t wait to play in Anderson Arena with the amazing support of the community.
Our first game is this coming Friday, and we are getting ready to face Temple for our season opener. Go Falcons!!
Maribeth Giese
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Meet the Newcomers Part 1: Maggie Hennegan
Hey Falcon Fans!
Welcome to the start of the 2008-09 Women's Basketball season! I will try to keep our blog updated from the road and on a weekly basis, so you know what's going on with your Falcons. This week I thought I would introduce you to our five newest Falcons. Everyday this week you will be hearing from one of our new players. Today meet Maggie Hennegan...
Roll Along! Beat Temple!
Coach Poole
Hey BG Fans!
I am one of the new additions to our team this year. I am a red-shirt sophomore from Cincinnati. It’s great to be back in Ohio and here at Bowling Green. I transferred to our team from Saint Louis University where I played for two years.
Coming to Bowling Green was an easy choice because of how comfortable I felt with the team and coaching staff in just a short time. I also came because I want to help keep the winning tradition alive. It’s special being a part of a team and program like ours. Another key reason is the community support. It’s exciting to hear about the home court advantage we had in the WNIT game last year. The atmosphere around women’s basketball at BG is so positive and intense!
The first few weeks of practice have been challenging and exciting. I’ve been playing basketball long enough that I feel like I can pick up on the new drills and terminology pretty quickly. Although I must admit that “playing cat and mouse” and “sitting in the lap” are both new for me. Executing our offense and playing defense against our very athletic guys practice squad prepares us for any opponent. Practices have also helped us to come together as a team. If one of us makes a great play we’re right there to cheer, hive five and even sometimes give a chest bump. When one of us isn’t playing well we are learning how to bring the best out of each other…before the Coaches have to try(: I’m learning something new about each of my teammates styles of play with every practice. With each practice we are coming together a little bit more. We’re getting the car ready to Drive For Five!
Maggie Hennegan
I am one of the new additions to our team this year. I am a red-shirt sophomore from Cincinnati. It’s great to be back in Ohio and here at Bowling Green. I transferred to our team from Saint Louis University where I played for two years.
Coming to Bowling Green was an easy choice because of how comfortable I felt with the team and coaching staff in just a short time. I also came because I want to help keep the winning tradition alive. It’s special being a part of a team and program like ours. Another key reason is the community support. It’s exciting to hear about the home court advantage we had in the WNIT game last year. The atmosphere around women’s basketball at BG is so positive and intense!
The first few weeks of practice have been challenging and exciting. I’ve been playing basketball long enough that I feel like I can pick up on the new drills and terminology pretty quickly. Although I must admit that “playing cat and mouse” and “sitting in the lap” are both new for me. Executing our offense and playing defense against our very athletic guys practice squad prepares us for any opponent. Practices have also helped us to come together as a team. If one of us makes a great play we’re right there to cheer, hive five and even sometimes give a chest bump. When one of us isn’t playing well we are learning how to bring the best out of each other…before the Coaches have to try(: I’m learning something new about each of my teammates styles of play with every practice. With each practice we are coming together a little bit more. We’re getting the car ready to Drive For Five!
Maggie Hennegan
Friday, September 5, 2008
Junkyard Wars 2008
This week's blog is by Junior Tara Breske...she recaps the final big event of the summer for the team...Junkyard Wars!! Go Falcons!!
Hey Falcon Fans!
Summer school is finally over and we ended with a bang. The “little kiddies” (as we call the Freshman) did well on and off the court this summer and we bonded as a team. The final challenge of the summer for the team was a little event we call Junkyard Wars. This is what I, along with the rest of the team, look forward to every summer because it is challenging yet fun.
The upperclassmen got to pick teams for the strongwoman challenge, so we wrote everyone’s name on the board from weakest to strongest – with Lo being the strongest of course. J Even though the teams were split up evenly, everyone counted my team out of the running for first place. The ninja’s consisted of Kelly, MB, Tracy, Jen, and Laura. The skulls had Niki, Clap, Chelsea, and Victoria. The Pink Panthers had Me, Jess, Golds, and Lo.
Junkyard wars took place Thursday morning at 5am and was comprised of seven events. The tire flip, hill run, dumbbell squats, butt taps, chin hold, and bench press and walk-of-doom (where Lo and Golds couldn’t even lift the weight!). The three teams were split up at the different stations so we couldn’t tell where we stood on the events compared to the other teams.
After the last team finished, we talked smack until the results were calculated. Kelly Howe, our strength coach, then announced the winner, and to everyone’s surprise it was the Pink Panthers!! We were estatic and started talking even MORE smack as we blew teams away in 4 out of the 7 events. Needless to say, I was sore to the touch for a week straight after!!
After our post-event photo shoot, the entire team including Kelly, came to the Junior’s place at Copper Beach for breakfast because almost everyone was going home for the summer and Kelly Howe was leaving us. Breakfast was DELICIOUS and we had the works!
My team has dominated the past two years and I can’t wait to defend the title again next year.
BRING IT!
Tara
Summer school is finally over and we ended with a bang. The “little kiddies” (as we call the Freshman) did well on and off the court this summer and we bonded as a team. The final challenge of the summer for the team was a little event we call Junkyard Wars. This is what I, along with the rest of the team, look forward to every summer because it is challenging yet fun.
The upperclassmen got to pick teams for the strongwoman challenge, so we wrote everyone’s name on the board from weakest to strongest – with Lo being the strongest of course. J Even though the teams were split up evenly, everyone counted my team out of the running for first place. The ninja’s consisted of Kelly, MB, Tracy, Jen, and Laura. The skulls had Niki, Clap, Chelsea, and Victoria. The Pink Panthers had Me, Jess, Golds, and Lo.
Junkyard wars took place Thursday morning at 5am and was comprised of seven events. The tire flip, hill run, dumbbell squats, butt taps, chin hold, and bench press and walk-of-doom (where Lo and Golds couldn’t even lift the weight!). The three teams were split up at the different stations so we couldn’t tell where we stood on the events compared to the other teams.
After the last team finished, we talked smack until the results were calculated. Kelly Howe, our strength coach, then announced the winner, and to everyone’s surprise it was the Pink Panthers!! We were estatic and started talking even MORE smack as we blew teams away in 4 out of the 7 events. Needless to say, I was sore to the touch for a week straight after!!
After our post-event photo shoot, the entire team including Kelly, came to the Junior’s place at Copper Beach for breakfast because almost everyone was going home for the summer and Kelly Howe was leaving us. Breakfast was DELICIOUS and we had the works!
My team has dominated the past two years and I can’t wait to defend the title again next year.
BRING IT!
Tara
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Near-Death Experience (Weekend Getaway)
Hello everyone! Kevin here...For my first blog entry EVER, I thought I’d tell you about the fantastic weekend I had – and what it’s like to face a life-risking moment head-on!
So my weekend started out Friday night. Being the stud bachelor I am, that consisted of falling asleep watching Friday Night Smackdown. Rock on.
Saturday, however, was AWESOME! With Coach Miller and Coach Roos on vacations, Brandi and I were able to take up an offer from our good friends and great supporters Allen and Pam Heringhuas to spend the day at their cottage on Lake Erie, less than an hour away from BG. As soon as we got there, we loaded up and took out their beautiful 28 foot boat out onto the lake. It was an absolutely gorgeous day, and we ended up docking at Kelly’s Island and had a great lunch. We headed back out and toured around the lake, looking at the million-dollar homes, and just enjoying a fantastic day with great company! We eventually got back to their cottage, and Pam said that Brandi and I should go out on their new jet ski. She didn’t have to ask twice, and thus Brandi and I put on some life jackets and headed out! Little did I know that I was riding out into extreme danger…
The lake was a bit choppy that day, but nothing I couldn’t handle behind the wheel of the jet ski. Brandi, riding on the back, seemed a bit timid, and I was warned by both her and Allen not to take it too fast because of the waves, and not to throw her off the jet ski. Being the gentlemen I am, we cruised around and had a good time, never pushing it past 30 mph. After a while, I asked Brandi if she wanted to take over, and, eagerly accepting my offer, we switched and Brandi got behind the wheel.
And that, my friends, is where I made my big mistake. Little did I know that Brandi, our conservative southern-belle, who has been known to be overly-cautious when behind the wheel of motorized vehicles, was the Jeff Gordon of jet-ski’s. Details are hazy, as most of the time the wind and water in my face, along with the fear that shut my eyes, prevented me from seeing what was going on. But above the blast of the motor I could hear this shrill, almost-insane laughing – which I later came to realize was Brandi. It was as if a total transformation had taken place! Gone was sweet, innocent and conservative Brandi, replaced by a speed demon with a dangerous sense of invincibility! I knew I was in trouble when she screamed above the roar “We’re up over 50!” as she headed straight for the wake created by the Jet Express, a 100 foot, 80 ton ferry with 4000 horsepower. Without anything to hold onto at the time (Brandi neglected to tell me about the strap I could’ve held that I was sitting on), it was a “Perfect Storm”-like wave that finally tossed me into the treacherous waters of Lake Erie. Only because of my sheer athleticism and mental and physical toughness was I able to survive. When we finally made it back to Pam and Allen’s, I felt exhilarated for surviving such an adventure. Her Danica Patrick exhibition over, Brandi returned to her old self, and we hung out and had a great rest of the day. Allen and Pam took us to dinner, where we had some of the best burgers and fries I’ve ever had (seeing your life flash before your eyes can make you really appreciate a good burger!), and it was simply one of the best days I’ve had. Thank you SO MUCH Pam and Allen!
With less than 2 weeks before the Fall Semester starts, I’m excited to get going, but I’m also going to try my best to pack in as much fun as possible! I do want to give a shout-out to our three freshmen, Victoria, Maribeth and Jess, for surviving-and excelling-this summer! And a big shout-out to the rest of the team, for helping those three make it thru, and for having an OUTSTANDING summer! I love you all, and can’t wait for you to get back here!
If you made it this far and actually read this thing, THANKS! Lessons for you to take with you – Pam and Allen Heringhaus are wonderful people, and if Brandi ever decides to get out of coaching, jet-ski racing and/or stunt-driving is a definite career possibility! Take care, and Go Falcons!
So my weekend started out Friday night. Being the stud bachelor I am, that consisted of falling asleep watching Friday Night Smackdown. Rock on.
Saturday, however, was AWESOME! With Coach Miller and Coach Roos on vacations, Brandi and I were able to take up an offer from our good friends and great supporters Allen and Pam Heringhuas to spend the day at their cottage on Lake Erie, less than an hour away from BG. As soon as we got there, we loaded up and took out their beautiful 28 foot boat out onto the lake. It was an absolutely gorgeous day, and we ended up docking at Kelly’s Island and had a great lunch. We headed back out and toured around the lake, looking at the million-dollar homes, and just enjoying a fantastic day with great company! We eventually got back to their cottage, and Pam said that Brandi and I should go out on their new jet ski. She didn’t have to ask twice, and thus Brandi and I put on some life jackets and headed out! Little did I know that I was riding out into extreme danger…
The lake was a bit choppy that day, but nothing I couldn’t handle behind the wheel of the jet ski. Brandi, riding on the back, seemed a bit timid, and I was warned by both her and Allen not to take it too fast because of the waves, and not to throw her off the jet ski. Being the gentlemen I am, we cruised around and had a good time, never pushing it past 30 mph. After a while, I asked Brandi if she wanted to take over, and, eagerly accepting my offer, we switched and Brandi got behind the wheel.
And that, my friends, is where I made my big mistake. Little did I know that Brandi, our conservative southern-belle, who has been known to be overly-cautious when behind the wheel of motorized vehicles, was the Jeff Gordon of jet-ski’s. Details are hazy, as most of the time the wind and water in my face, along with the fear that shut my eyes, prevented me from seeing what was going on. But above the blast of the motor I could hear this shrill, almost-insane laughing – which I later came to realize was Brandi. It was as if a total transformation had taken place! Gone was sweet, innocent and conservative Brandi, replaced by a speed demon with a dangerous sense of invincibility! I knew I was in trouble when she screamed above the roar “We’re up over 50!” as she headed straight for the wake created by the Jet Express, a 100 foot, 80 ton ferry with 4000 horsepower. Without anything to hold onto at the time (Brandi neglected to tell me about the strap I could’ve held that I was sitting on), it was a “Perfect Storm”-like wave that finally tossed me into the treacherous waters of Lake Erie. Only because of my sheer athleticism and mental and physical toughness was I able to survive. When we finally made it back to Pam and Allen’s, I felt exhilarated for surviving such an adventure. Her Danica Patrick exhibition over, Brandi returned to her old self, and we hung out and had a great rest of the day. Allen and Pam took us to dinner, where we had some of the best burgers and fries I’ve ever had (seeing your life flash before your eyes can make you really appreciate a good burger!), and it was simply one of the best days I’ve had. Thank you SO MUCH Pam and Allen!
With less than 2 weeks before the Fall Semester starts, I’m excited to get going, but I’m also going to try my best to pack in as much fun as possible! I do want to give a shout-out to our three freshmen, Victoria, Maribeth and Jess, for surviving-and excelling-this summer! And a big shout-out to the rest of the team, for helping those three make it thru, and for having an OUTSTANDING summer! I love you all, and can’t wait for you to get back here!
If you made it this far and actually read this thing, THANKS! Lessons for you to take with you – Pam and Allen Heringhaus are wonderful people, and if Brandi ever decides to get out of coaching, jet-ski racing and/or stunt-driving is a definite career possibility! Take care, and Go Falcons!
Kevin Eckert
Friday, August 1, 2008
July Recruiting
Hello Falcon Fans!
I hope everyone is still enjoying their summer. Our entire staff just got off the road from recruiting for most of the month. This week, Coach Roos, our associate head coach, writes about life on the road in July! We are all very glad to be home and celebrated last night with a staff dinner at PF Chang's!!
Enjoy!
Coach Poole
Hello Falcon Faithful,
July recruiting is finally over! I will have to say some of my favorite days of the year (excluding holidays of course) are the first day of fall, the first day of practice, the whole month of March with "March Madness" and August 1, when the July Evaluation period is over. Don't get me wrong, I love watching games and evaluating players, but travelling so much in a condensed period just wears me out. I put close to 5,000 miles on my car this July.
Yet the July recruting period has taken me to several cities, that I typically may not have seen. I have been to some big cities like Portland, Orlando, and Dallas and smaller cities like Monroe, LA, Shreveport LA, Colorado Springs, CO and Murfeesboro, TN. It is hard for me to believe, but this was my 16th summer recruiting in July: 8 summers recruiting for Davidson College and 8 summers recruiting for BGSU.
After that many summers, I have seen a lot of things that always make you laugh. Here are a few memorable stories for you. (Due to NCAA rules, I can not talk about recruits so stories will have to do for now) Once I was in Atlanta walking out of the gym with some coaches, and as we were all saying goodbye, this one particular coach from a highly academic school in the ACC got into her car. As soon as she got in, I noticed she was having trouble starting her car. Another coach came up to her and offered her assistance, but they were both perplexed. Then another assistant coach came up and she was able to solve the problem. She said, "I know what the problem is…you are trying to start my car, your car is over there." Everyone started laughing and realized at the same time, that could have been anyone of us!
In addition to possibly losing your car, bodily harm is another hazard coaches face in the gym. It never fails that some coach will sustain a freak injury while recruiting. Last summer, an assistant coach in our conference was watching a game in the front row and a player dove for a loose ball headed out of bounds. This right dove right into the coach, and her ACL brace went right into his shin. He had a 4 inch long gash that required stitches, and later that week he needed a shot to fight an infection from his laceration. I saw him in the first week of July and gave him some advice…"sit in the second row this summer." Another coach was hit in the forehead by a heavy, faulty (highly debatable) metal door and received a bloodied, golf ball size bump, but that coach toughed it out and still made the game! That is a sign of a hard headed coach, I mean, hard nosed coach! (I can be bribed to reveal the name of that particular coach, here is one clue…he lives in the west side of BG)
Last but not least, another coach from our conference walked into a gym with a 32 ounce Mountain Dew and a brand new, white recruiting shirt. To make a long story short, the shirt was a supercute lime green after the first possesion of the game when the ball hit the cup and the Mountain Dew hit the shirt! Needless to say, July is always an adventure.
Seriously, the real reasons I look forward to August 1st is that I know everyone from our staff has made it back safely to BG and I get to see the team again!
We have had a lot of positive feedback about the blog site and make sure to send that feedback to Brandi since she is the one who has put the most time and effort into this site! Please don't send it to me because I won't be here to receive it since I am going on VACATION!!! :) I am visiting my family in Kentucky then headed to South Carolina. It should be a lot of fun!
That is it for now from me and as always, Roll Along!
Jennifer Roos
July recruiting is finally over! I will have to say some of my favorite days of the year (excluding holidays of course) are the first day of fall, the first day of practice, the whole month of March with "March Madness" and August 1, when the July Evaluation period is over. Don't get me wrong, I love watching games and evaluating players, but travelling so much in a condensed period just wears me out. I put close to 5,000 miles on my car this July.
Yet the July recruting period has taken me to several cities, that I typically may not have seen. I have been to some big cities like Portland, Orlando, and Dallas and smaller cities like Monroe, LA, Shreveport LA, Colorado Springs, CO and Murfeesboro, TN. It is hard for me to believe, but this was my 16th summer recruiting in July: 8 summers recruiting for Davidson College and 8 summers recruiting for BGSU.
After that many summers, I have seen a lot of things that always make you laugh. Here are a few memorable stories for you. (Due to NCAA rules, I can not talk about recruits so stories will have to do for now) Once I was in Atlanta walking out of the gym with some coaches, and as we were all saying goodbye, this one particular coach from a highly academic school in the ACC got into her car. As soon as she got in, I noticed she was having trouble starting her car. Another coach came up to her and offered her assistance, but they were both perplexed. Then another assistant coach came up and she was able to solve the problem. She said, "I know what the problem is…you are trying to start my car, your car is over there." Everyone started laughing and realized at the same time, that could have been anyone of us!
In addition to possibly losing your car, bodily harm is another hazard coaches face in the gym. It never fails that some coach will sustain a freak injury while recruiting. Last summer, an assistant coach in our conference was watching a game in the front row and a player dove for a loose ball headed out of bounds. This right dove right into the coach, and her ACL brace went right into his shin. He had a 4 inch long gash that required stitches, and later that week he needed a shot to fight an infection from his laceration. I saw him in the first week of July and gave him some advice…"sit in the second row this summer." Another coach was hit in the forehead by a heavy, faulty (highly debatable) metal door and received a bloodied, golf ball size bump, but that coach toughed it out and still made the game! That is a sign of a hard headed coach, I mean, hard nosed coach! (I can be bribed to reveal the name of that particular coach, here is one clue…he lives in the west side of BG)
Last but not least, another coach from our conference walked into a gym with a 32 ounce Mountain Dew and a brand new, white recruiting shirt. To make a long story short, the shirt was a supercute lime green after the first possesion of the game when the ball hit the cup and the Mountain Dew hit the shirt! Needless to say, July is always an adventure.
Seriously, the real reasons I look forward to August 1st is that I know everyone from our staff has made it back safely to BG and I get to see the team again!
We have had a lot of positive feedback about the blog site and make sure to send that feedback to Brandi since she is the one who has put the most time and effort into this site! Please don't send it to me because I won't be here to receive it since I am going on VACATION!!! :) I am visiting my family in Kentucky then headed to South Carolina. It should be a lot of fun!
That is it for now from me and as always, Roll Along!
Jennifer Roos
Monday, July 21, 2008
Lo's Summer in BG
Happy Monday Falcon Fans!
The coaching staff is headed back out on the road recruiting this week. This is our final 10 days on the road. We all enjoyed a great weekend at home and catching up with the team.
This week's blog is from sophomore and Freshman of the Year Lauren Prochaska. She is working hard this summer to continue to lead our young team.
Enjoy!!
Roll Along!!
Coach Poole
Hey Falcon Fans!
We just finished our third week of classes and workouts meaning we’re already halfway through summer school! We’ve been working hard in the classroom, weight room, and on the court. The team has been busy studying with many of us having mid-terms coming up this week. Workouts continue to get harder each week as we keep getting adjusted, and as our strength coach Kelly comes up with crazy new exercises for us to do. We’re working hard on the court playing pickup and also trying to get extra shots in.
We’re becoming closer as a team as we get to know the freshman better and they get to know us. Chelsea, Tracy, and I held a team luau at our house last week. We all dressed up in bright colors and had a limbo competition. Kelly dominated all of us!! Each week a different class is in charge of coming up with a team activity for us to do away from basketball. It’s fun and a good way for us to bond!
Golds came up with the motto 110% for our team. It has really stuck with us and we’re striving to give 110% in everything we do including school, workouts, pickup, our jobs, and everything else we do. It helps us stay focused and motivates us to go all out all the time!
We’re halfway through the summer, but we still have 3 more great weeks ahead and we can’t wait! Everyday we’re working to get better, so we will be ready when the season comes!
Go Falcons!!
Lauren “Lo” Prochaska
We just finished our third week of classes and workouts meaning we’re already halfway through summer school! We’ve been working hard in the classroom, weight room, and on the court. The team has been busy studying with many of us having mid-terms coming up this week. Workouts continue to get harder each week as we keep getting adjusted, and as our strength coach Kelly comes up with crazy new exercises for us to do. We’re working hard on the court playing pickup and also trying to get extra shots in.
We’re becoming closer as a team as we get to know the freshman better and they get to know us. Chelsea, Tracy, and I held a team luau at our house last week. We all dressed up in bright colors and had a limbo competition. Kelly dominated all of us!! Each week a different class is in charge of coming up with a team activity for us to do away from basketball. It’s fun and a good way for us to bond!
Golds came up with the motto 110% for our team. It has really stuck with us and we’re striving to give 110% in everything we do including school, workouts, pickup, our jobs, and everything else we do. It helps us stay focused and motivates us to go all out all the time!
We’re halfway through the summer, but we still have 3 more great weeks ahead and we can’t wait! Everyday we’re working to get better, so we will be ready when the season comes!
Go Falcons!!
Lauren “Lo” Prochaska
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Update from Lindsey Goldsberry
Hi Falcon Fans!
The coaching staff made it back successfully from their first 10 days out on the road! We saw some great basketball, but are glad to be back on campus for a few days to see the team!
This week's post comes from Lindsey Goldsberry...our one and only senior. She has taken on the reigns of leadership and will share some of her thoughts on the summer! Enjoy!
Hello All!
I hope you all are enjoying the summer as much as us Falcons are! We are just finishing up our second week of workouts and classes. Our whole team is back in Bowling Green this summer session working hard in the weight room, on the track, and on the court. Some of us girls have summer jobs that we are working hard at too! Off the court and outside of the basketball we are having fun hanging out and having team gatherings together.
Our strength coach Kelly has us working hard in the weight room each morning preparing us physically and mentally for the upcoming season. Monday we ran our practice fitness test on the track known as “The Gauntlet.” I think the name says it all. We will continue to train throughout the summer to get into the best shape for the beginning of our season. It’s great to be back on the court with the team. We play pick up throughout the week and it’s going really well. I’m glad we can all be together to play and get better as a team!
Outside of our workouts and school we’re having fun hanging out together. Last week we celebrated Tracy’s birthday with cake and ice cream. I had the team over for dinner and everyone received their BKB totes. BKB is our sorority that we made up which stands for BasKetBall. I think you saw the picture from last week’s blog.
In order to work on our summer tan we head over to Kelly and Jen’s house to lay out next to our kiddy pool during the day. :) As the second week comes to an end it’s good to see our team come together on and off the court.
Roll Along!!
Lindsey “Golds” Goldsberry
Senior
I hope you all are enjoying the summer as much as us Falcons are! We are just finishing up our second week of workouts and classes. Our whole team is back in Bowling Green this summer session working hard in the weight room, on the track, and on the court. Some of us girls have summer jobs that we are working hard at too! Off the court and outside of the basketball we are having fun hanging out and having team gatherings together.
Our strength coach Kelly has us working hard in the weight room each morning preparing us physically and mentally for the upcoming season. Monday we ran our practice fitness test on the track known as “The Gauntlet.” I think the name says it all. We will continue to train throughout the summer to get into the best shape for the beginning of our season. It’s great to be back on the court with the team. We play pick up throughout the week and it’s going really well. I’m glad we can all be together to play and get better as a team!
Outside of our workouts and school we’re having fun hanging out together. Last week we celebrated Tracy’s birthday with cake and ice cream. I had the team over for dinner and everyone received their BKB totes. BKB is our sorority that we made up which stands for BasKetBall. I think you saw the picture from last week’s blog.
In order to work on our summer tan we head over to Kelly and Jen’s house to lay out next to our kiddy pool during the day. :) As the second week comes to an end it’s good to see our team come together on and off the court.
Roll Along!!
Lindsey “Golds” Goldsberry
Senior
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Summer in BG and First Time Blogging
Welcome to the new blog site of the BGSU Women's Basketball Team!! This is our attempt to let everyone know what is going on within the program and an inside look at the players and coaching staff!
Players Update: All 13 of our players are currently on campus and enrolled in summer school. They have started 7 am workouts everyday with Coach Kelly (our strength coach) and are already working hard to build the foundation for another great season! The freshmen are excited and come into the office everyday with huge smiles. They are quickly getting acclimated to the weight room and life on a college campus! Unfortunately, as coaches, we are not allowed to do any sort of work with the team in the summer. This is where our phenomenal strength staff (Kelly, Rick, Hillman...you are the best!) has a tremendous impact on setting the tone for the season! This is a great time of year for everyone to get stronger, get lots of shots in, and most importantly, bond as a team. Lindsey "Golds" Goldsberry hosted the first team dinner last night...from reports there was good food and good times to be had by all! We preach all the time about having a Championship Lockerroom and how that leads to championships on the court.
Coaching Staff Update: Well, it's July...and that means recruiting, recruiting, recruiting!! The entire staff leaves this weekend to hit the road in search of the next generation of Falcons! We will travel all across the country in our orange and brown...from Chicago to New Orleans, and Indianapolis to Washington, DC (try not to get lost this year Coach Miller!!) All I can say is thank goodness for the invention of the GPS!! It is truly a Godsend and everyone on staff has one in their car ready to go! Coach Kevin has affectionately named his Gigi and is his summertime companion. :)
The team and coaching staff enjoyed the month of June...spent lots of time with family and ran two high school team shootouts. Both team camps were a huge success...sold out both days and had many young recruits on campus. In two days, we brought more than 900 high school student-athletes to campus!
Before closing, I want to give a little Happy Birthday shout out to Sheri Quiroga, our administrative assistant who we couldn't live without, and Monique "Mo" Rosati, our new Director of Operations who is the best thing to happen to our staff...both celebrated birthdays this week...and I think both turned 29... :)
Team Birthdays: Tracy "Skeet" Pontius also celebrated her birthday this past week! Coach Roos will celebrate her birthday on July 17 and Jen Uhl will have a birthday on July 27!
Pictures and more updates from the road will be coming soon! Thanks for visiting our new blog site and we hope you enjoy it! You will be hearing from multiple people throughout the year...coaches and players...to keep everyone updated on our program!
Important Upcoming dates: WBB Golf Outing will be held on Wednesday, September 10th...mark your calendars now! All proceeds from our golf outing will go towards our Summer 2009 Foreign Tour!! Details coming soon...
Countdown to Opening Tip of the 2008-09 Season: 141 days :)
Happy Fourth of July!!
Coach Poole
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