VIKING FOOTBALL NEWS AND DOINGS “VFND”                                                                              Issue # 5

July 2008 Issue (I apologize this is late being posted) 

Less than two months to the first game against Fossil Ridge! It may be the middle of summer but there are still plenty of football related items of note. 

First of all Dave Campbell’s annual Texas High School football issue has hit the newsstands and he has picked Lamar to finish next to last in our District. Before we all yell “off with Campbell’s head” keep in mind they actually ask the District Coaches to rank the teams, then they average them and that is how they come up with the rankings. Even though we fans think it is very important to always be ranked at or near the top, many coaches will tell you that such a pre-season poll is not only meaningless since no one has played a down, but can work against you if it creates a feeling of “accomplishment” where there is none. I like the way we are going about our business as a team this summer; hitting the weights; winning team competitions in “big man” and “7 on 7” and getting ready for the poll that really counts; THE ONE AT THE END OF THE SEASON. 

We have several new football Coaches on Board. Coaches TJ Dibble (defensive line) and Ryan Cuffee (running backs) have joined the staff. Please take a moment to welcome these great additions to our Viking Football Staff. Please go to the football web site and look under “Coaches” for more details. 

The Program Sales Committee is heading down the home stretch in getting the final ads for the Game Program sold and designed for placement. PLEASE, if you know a business that would like to be in the Program OR you would like to be sure to get a “shout out” ad included for your son or favorite Viking, NOW IS THE TIME!! Please contact Sue Wilhide or Peggy Poynter as soon as possible as the deadline is looming. 

The Viking Spirit Sales Committee is placing their order for new merchandize for the season including a very special 300^th WIN commemorative T-Shirt. Bring your check book to Viking Fest and to games this year as you will want to be decked out in the latest Viking wear. Also new this year will be Viking Rally Towels. These yellow-gold towels will really make a visual impression or our Vikes (and the opponents) this year. Word has it that Coach Peach really likes this idea so get one for each hand! 

The Picture Collection process for The History of Lamar Vikings Football Book project is now finished for the first twenty years (1970-1990) and is coming together for the remaining years. If you have a picture you think we need to see, go to www.lamarlegends.com and tell us about it or better yet scan it and send it in. You can also place your order for this limited edition book on line via pay pal or by check. 

There are several items in the works that are not “done deals” as yet for this season. I can say this; it is shaping up to be one of the most exciting football seasons at Lamar in a long time! If you have not filled your ticket request at the AISD office for your season tickets, please do so soon!  

UNTIL EARLY AUGUST WHEN FOOTBALL BEGINS AGAIN- VFND! 

GO VIKES!
Jim Poynter
Viking Club President

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