1) Baylor is Bowl-Eligible, ranked in the AP and USA Today/Coaches Poll, 25th in the BCS Standings and playing against Texas in Austin on Saturday.
2) H.S. Football Season is winding down with two weeks left in the regular season, playoff implications throughout the schedule.
3) Rangers trying to regroup from being down 2-games to none against the Giants in the World Series. Game's 3-4-5 are in Arlington this Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. I have to say, Game 5 is "if necessary" if the Rangers don't snap out of their "all of a sudden" funk.
4) Cowboys are in meltdown mode at 1-5 and Romo is out...
Smoaky
Friday, October 29, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Cowboys season on the line and now without their QB...
Cowboys couldn't have asked for a better start to their Monday Night Game against the Giants, well---until their season appeared dead when QB Tony Romo was sacked and injured in the first half.
Cowboys have three turnovers after four total during their first five games.
Dez Bryant electrified the crowd with a 93-yard TD on a punt return in the second-quarter, but even that wasn't enough to lead at halftime.
NYG QB Eli Manning who threw two interceptions during the Giants first two drives has been on fire with his passing and even play-calling (audibles) throughout the second quarter.
Giants also ended the first half with a 53-yard field goal to lead (despite the turnovers and Bryant PR-TD), 24-20.
Not sure if the Cowboys can emotionally regroup but with their season on the line at 1-4, they better dig real deep or else.
Also, who will Dallas look at signing among the veterans who are unemployed?
Smoaky
Cowboys have three turnovers after four total during their first five games.
Dez Bryant electrified the crowd with a 93-yard TD on a punt return in the second-quarter, but even that wasn't enough to lead at halftime.
NYG QB Eli Manning who threw two interceptions during the Giants first two drives has been on fire with his passing and even play-calling (audibles) throughout the second quarter.
Giants also ended the first half with a 53-yard field goal to lead (despite the turnovers and Bryant PR-TD), 24-20.
Not sure if the Cowboys can emotionally regroup but with their season on the line at 1-4, they better dig real deep or else.
Also, who will Dallas look at signing among the veterans who are unemployed?
Smoaky
Baylor Football gives Waco an emotional lift....
Not that anything was wrong around here in the Waco area, but the Baylor football team has given this community and area a big-time emotional life with their Homecoming victory against Kansas State.
The win, 47-42, not only broke a 15-year drought of being Bowl eligible, the Bears found out on Sunday they were ranked in two polls, AP and USA Today/Coaches, and they're 25th in the latest BCS Standings.
Talk about knocking down a few doors in one 24-hour span.
Art Briles and his program have a lot in front of them, including what will be an angry group of Longhorns this Saturday in Austin, but they have popped the balloon in some cases and I wonder if becoming Bowl eligible will allow this team to play even better because they'll have nothing to lose.
Bears have two difficult road games at UT and also in Stillwater, and then home games against Texas A&M and OU.
Just a thought.
Smoaky
The win, 47-42, not only broke a 15-year drought of being Bowl eligible, the Bears found out on Sunday they were ranked in two polls, AP and USA Today/Coaches, and they're 25th in the latest BCS Standings.
Talk about knocking down a few doors in one 24-hour span.
Art Briles and his program have a lot in front of them, including what will be an angry group of Longhorns this Saturday in Austin, but they have popped the balloon in some cases and I wonder if becoming Bowl eligible will allow this team to play even better because they'll have nothing to lose.
Bears have two difficult road games at UT and also in Stillwater, and then home games against Texas A&M and OU.
Just a thought.
Smoaky
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Us against the Technical Gremlins
We're another day into our move from downtown to our new building on Bagby off 340/6 and we're still working through some technical gremlins.
While we're moving, we still must give the audience the quality they expect and deserve, but we've had some issues with phone lines and wires and whatever else being moved and not always in sync.
After today's show at Click's, I went straight back to the station to discuss some of the issues with our owner and one of the engineers.
After explaining our concerns and frustrations from being on location with what's going on in the 1660 studio and what they're working on within our building---I think we were able to figure out some of the problems almost immediately.
We're in the communication business but sometimes we're the worst at communicating.
Smoaky
While we're moving, we still must give the audience the quality they expect and deserve, but we've had some issues with phone lines and wires and whatever else being moved and not always in sync.
After today's show at Click's, I went straight back to the station to discuss some of the issues with our owner and one of the engineers.
After explaining our concerns and frustrations from being on location with what's going on in the 1660 studio and what they're working on within our building---I think we were able to figure out some of the problems almost immediately.
We're in the communication business but sometimes we're the worst at communicating.
Smoaky
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Our move is going well, Rangers on the verge of history...
Let's start with the Rangers.
As a lifelong fan of the team through more thin than thick, I admit almost giving up on the series with the Yankees after their Game 1 late-inning meltdown.
But, this team has been resilient throughout the year and now find themselves a game away from the World Series.
Okay, I need to stop for a second and read that last sentence again.
The Rangers find themselves a win away from the World Series.
Wow.
Pitching, defense and timely hitting and the Rangers have the Yankees on the ropes.
Game 5 today, C.J. Wilson against C.C. Sabbathia and is it possible the series ends today?
We don't have a show, might be a good thing because if Rangers win game 5, I will be celebrating somewhere.
Meanwhile, our radio station(s) continue the long process of moving from our downtown location to our new location at 5501 Bagby off 340/6.
Very nice facility, one story, OUR building, lots of space and parking and it overlooks Cottonwood Golf Course. Yes, I'll be "accidentally" hitting a few iron shots from the side of our building onto the green just below...looks like a good wedge or 9-iron.
Smoaky
As a lifelong fan of the team through more thin than thick, I admit almost giving up on the series with the Yankees after their Game 1 late-inning meltdown.
But, this team has been resilient throughout the year and now find themselves a game away from the World Series.
Okay, I need to stop for a second and read that last sentence again.
The Rangers find themselves a win away from the World Series.
Wow.
Pitching, defense and timely hitting and the Rangers have the Yankees on the ropes.
Game 5 today, C.J. Wilson against C.C. Sabbathia and is it possible the series ends today?
We don't have a show, might be a good thing because if Rangers win game 5, I will be celebrating somewhere.
Meanwhile, our radio station(s) continue the long process of moving from our downtown location to our new location at 5501 Bagby off 340/6.
Very nice facility, one story, OUR building, lots of space and parking and it overlooks Cottonwood Golf Course. Yes, I'll be "accidentally" hitting a few iron shots from the side of our building onto the green just below...looks like a good wedge or 9-iron.
Smoaky
Saturday, October 16, 2010
My 'Huskers weren't ready for the limelight...
Nebraska safety Eric Hagg made a sensational play to give Nebraska life against Texas, but too little to late and the 'Huskers, although getting better under Bo Pelini, were overrated and quite frankly they hyperventilated against Texas.
Congrats to Texas, huge win for Mack and Company, they always seem to bounce back anytime they struggle early and now they're back in the mix for the Big 12 title.
Nebraska will need every bit of pride and leadership to regroup to beat Oklahoma State in Stillwater next weekend.
Oh well, the good news is spending time with my incredible family this weekend in Tyler.
Now, time to turn the attention to Baylor @ Colorado.
David Smoak
Congrats to Texas, huge win for Mack and Company, they always seem to bounce back anytime they struggle early and now they're back in the mix for the Big 12 title.
Nebraska will need every bit of pride and leadership to regroup to beat Oklahoma State in Stillwater next weekend.
Oh well, the good news is spending time with my incredible family this weekend in Tyler.
Now, time to turn the attention to Baylor @ Colorado.
David Smoak
I told you so...
I said this to start the week and I'll say it as UT is thumping Nebraska in Lincoln.
I'm a lifelong and very proud Nebraska football fan, but I've learned a lot in life, including, death, taxes and UT beats Nebraska in football.
And, they've had the perfect script today to do it again and kick-start their season.
UT took advantage of great field position and took Nebraska right out of there game with an early lead and shut down 'Huskers QB Taylor Martinez.
I still think Martinez is very good, but you have to learn some hard lessons along the way...and he did today.
Mack Brown's best wins throughout his entire career at Texas (other than bowl games) have been on the road and away from Austin.
Smoaky
I'm a lifelong and very proud Nebraska football fan, but I've learned a lot in life, including, death, taxes and UT beats Nebraska in football.
And, they've had the perfect script today to do it again and kick-start their season.
UT took advantage of great field position and took Nebraska right out of there game with an early lead and shut down 'Huskers QB Taylor Martinez.
I still think Martinez is very good, but you have to learn some hard lessons along the way...and he did today.
Mack Brown's best wins throughout his entire career at Texas (other than bowl games) have been on the road and away from Austin.
Smoaky
Friday, October 15, 2010
Friday night high school football
Our crew is here at Cougar Stadium in China Spring for their game against district rival Robinson.
Robinson has won three straight, including their district opener against Connally (42-12), and China Spring is (4-2) coming off a 24-21 win against Gatesville.
Winner will insure at least a tie for the lead in District 19-3A at 2-0, and Lorena (1-0) is playing at Gatesville (0-1) and could be 2-0 as well.
Lorena will host China Spring next Friday.
The weather is absolutely picture perfect.
Our broadcast will be on both 1660ESPN Radio and Mix 92.9.
Smoaky
Robinson has won three straight, including their district opener against Connally (42-12), and China Spring is (4-2) coming off a 24-21 win against Gatesville.
Winner will insure at least a tie for the lead in District 19-3A at 2-0, and Lorena (1-0) is playing at Gatesville (0-1) and could be 2-0 as well.
Lorena will host China Spring next Friday.
The weather is absolutely picture perfect.
Our broadcast will be on both 1660ESPN Radio and Mix 92.9.
Smoaky
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Good week so far...
About to leave for our appearance at Click's for "You Make The Call."
Big-time lineup packed with guests today from Rangers, Cowboys, Big 12, to BU Women's basketball and a segment on MCC Men's basketball.
Starting to get a little stronger each day although my voice still a little weak.
Oh well, I never had the great pipes anyway.
Just found out we sold the weekly Jennifer Floyd-Engel segment, greatness as we move towards a record-breaking month in sales.
Have a great day!
Smoaky
Big-time lineup packed with guests today from Rangers, Cowboys, Big 12, to BU Women's basketball and a segment on MCC Men's basketball.
Starting to get a little stronger each day although my voice still a little weak.
Oh well, I never had the great pipes anyway.
Just found out we sold the weekly Jennifer Floyd-Engel segment, greatness as we move towards a record-breaking month in sales.
Have a great day!
Smoaky
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Never thought I'd see the day, ...
After being a Rangers fan since before they were the Rangers, I always wondered if I'd see the day when the Rangers won a post-season series.
I still remember how good those teams were in the late-90's, but this 2010 has now set the standard, beating Tampa Bay 3-games to 2, and winning all three games on the road.
At least, Rangers fans will see their team again for a minimum of two games against the Yankees.
I was a Rangers fan while growing up in the late-60's, my father was working at the Pentagon and we lived in D.C. from 1967 until the summer of '71 before moving to Texas, right before the Rangers did.
I loved Frank Howard, the 6-8 powerful home run hitter...the Senators were terrible but I listened to their games every night on my transistor radio.
Smoaky
I still remember how good those teams were in the late-90's, but this 2010 has now set the standard, beating Tampa Bay 3-games to 2, and winning all three games on the road.
At least, Rangers fans will see their team again for a minimum of two games against the Yankees.
I was a Rangers fan while growing up in the late-60's, my father was working at the Pentagon and we lived in D.C. from 1967 until the summer of '71 before moving to Texas, right before the Rangers did.
I loved Frank Howard, the 6-8 powerful home run hitter...the Senators were terrible but I listened to their games every night on my transistor radio.
Smoaky
Monday, October 11, 2010
Back in the saddle again...
Well, just wrapped-up my first full day back in two weeks following my illness.
I have to say, I'm not 100% but feel good about putting in a full day.
My voice continues to be a little weak, but that will just take time and a few shows under my belt.
It was nice to see everyone at the office today, stayed busy with interviews at the BU football press conference so I wasn't there too much.
It was Butch Henry's birthday so Paul and I surprised him with a little "birthday love," and I mean this...I hope I have the same sharp mentality, health and energy as Butch when I'm his age. He's amazing.
The hardest part about my return is dealing with the fractured ribs, hard to deal with the on and off stinging pain when I'm standing up during the show.
I'm sleeping with a heating pad at night, feels much better, but I can't walk around everywhere with a heating pad...that would be considered a little weird and where am I going to find the electricity?
I have a couple of stick-on heating pads, might use one tomorrow.
Proud to say we're having another big month on 1660espn in sales, everyone is hammering away at what could be another record month.
I don't remember if I mentioned this earlier but we're moving to a new location sometime this month. My office is basically empty at sometime last week while I was gone, Tony Loomer Moving Company (inside joke) decided my desk wasn't useful for now and it's gone as are some bookcases and a few other items of need.
Oh well, the off-white, dingy plastic folding table matches the color on my walls.
I did spend about an hour on Sunday going through a lot of old folders that I didn't know existed...99% of it was no longer needed and so the office is lighter in more ways than one.
Watching Brett Favre and the Vikings look awful against the NY Jets and based on tonight's performance the Cowboys are very fortunate their MUST WIN this Sunday is against Minnesota.
I don't even know if Favre will finish the night much less be available against Dallas. Favre's been awful, two fumbled snaps, bad throws. Cowboys are about to catch a huge break. I think Randy Moss has handled the ball once, on reverse and throw to Favre that was called back for an ineligible receiver down field.
I'm not sure if a Cowboys win only delays the inevitable or helps them get kick-started.
Just watched another Vikings three-and-out. And, the Cowboys think they have problems?
Smoaky
I have to say, I'm not 100% but feel good about putting in a full day.
My voice continues to be a little weak, but that will just take time and a few shows under my belt.
It was nice to see everyone at the office today, stayed busy with interviews at the BU football press conference so I wasn't there too much.
It was Butch Henry's birthday so Paul and I surprised him with a little "birthday love," and I mean this...I hope I have the same sharp mentality, health and energy as Butch when I'm his age. He's amazing.
The hardest part about my return is dealing with the fractured ribs, hard to deal with the on and off stinging pain when I'm standing up during the show.
I'm sleeping with a heating pad at night, feels much better, but I can't walk around everywhere with a heating pad...that would be considered a little weird and where am I going to find the electricity?
I have a couple of stick-on heating pads, might use one tomorrow.
Proud to say we're having another big month on 1660espn in sales, everyone is hammering away at what could be another record month.
I don't remember if I mentioned this earlier but we're moving to a new location sometime this month. My office is basically empty at sometime last week while I was gone, Tony Loomer Moving Company (inside joke) decided my desk wasn't useful for now and it's gone as are some bookcases and a few other items of need.
Oh well, the off-white, dingy plastic folding table matches the color on my walls.
I did spend about an hour on Sunday going through a lot of old folders that I didn't know existed...99% of it was no longer needed and so the office is lighter in more ways than one.
Watching Brett Favre and the Vikings look awful against the NY Jets and based on tonight's performance the Cowboys are very fortunate their MUST WIN this Sunday is against Minnesota.
I don't even know if Favre will finish the night much less be available against Dallas. Favre's been awful, two fumbled snaps, bad throws. Cowboys are about to catch a huge break. I think Randy Moss has handled the ball once, on reverse and throw to Favre that was called back for an ineligible receiver down field.
I'm not sure if a Cowboys win only delays the inevitable or helps them get kick-started.
Just watched another Vikings three-and-out. And, the Cowboys think they have problems?
Smoaky
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Football Weekend Summary
Wow, the (1-3) Cowboys will play at what most likely will be the (1-3) Vikings in Minnesota next Sunday.
Who would've thunk it?
Vikings play on the road against the NY Jets on Monday night and if the Patriots couldn't beat the Jets with Randy Moss, why will the Vikings?
Can't believe the Cowboys are 1-3, but they are and must deal with it. They are a loss away from a locker room from hell. Somehow, someway, whenever they've had a cross roads "must win" game in recent years, they've found a way to win.
They did earlier this season at Houston when they were 0-2 and a year ago at the unbeaten Saints when they were splintered.
I've been a lifelong Redskins fan since I was old enough to know about football (about mid-60's) and there have been some fun years under Joe Gibbs and a few others, but the 'Skins have been mediocre at best (other than a couple of good years during Joe Gibbs II), so their 3-2 start with wins against Dallas, Philadelphia and Green Bay is nice, but---still not sold on them.
McNabb makes them better offensively, but they just struggle to score points. Their defense gives up a big play or two each game, but they really scratch and claw each week. I don't know if they've won a couple of close games due to the Mike Shanahan influence, but they're 3-2 and I didn't expect them to be 3-2 after 5-games.
In college football, Texas really needs a win this weekend the schedule is just what the doctor ordered, a trip to Lincoln, Nebraska.
I'm also a lifelong Nebraska football fan and one thing I know since the inception of the Big 12, UT has owned Nebraska. UT has beaten Nebraska in Lincoln, Austin, and even St. Louis in the first Big 12 Championship Game. That 37-27 UT win shocked the college football world and prevented Nebraska from playing in a fourth consecutive national championship game.
Since then, UT has beaten the 'Huskers whether they're better or not.
Nebraska did thump the 'Horns for the Big 12 title in 1999 in San Antonio, but earlier that year, in Austin, Texas edged Nebraska and that one loss also kept NU from another national championship game appearance.
Nebraska's offense has the electric QB Taylor Martinez, and defensively they're forcing turnovers but you watch, somehow, someway, Texas will find a way to win a game they MUST win...even as a heavy underdog. Mack Brown's best wins throughout his career at Texas have been away from Austin.
Baylor was so close to really putting themselves in the driver's seat for a bowl game appearance, but they just made too many mistakes defensively against Texas Tech and then didn't capitalize on a pair of offensive possessions in the fourth-quarter to win it or force overtime.
I wasn't even thinking about this, but Tech was 0-2 in conference play and they had to win, Taylor Potts was huge, important win for the Red Raiders but they better start playing better defense themselves.
Smoaky
Who would've thunk it?
Vikings play on the road against the NY Jets on Monday night and if the Patriots couldn't beat the Jets with Randy Moss, why will the Vikings?
Can't believe the Cowboys are 1-3, but they are and must deal with it. They are a loss away from a locker room from hell. Somehow, someway, whenever they've had a cross roads "must win" game in recent years, they've found a way to win.
They did earlier this season at Houston when they were 0-2 and a year ago at the unbeaten Saints when they were splintered.
I've been a lifelong Redskins fan since I was old enough to know about football (about mid-60's) and there have been some fun years under Joe Gibbs and a few others, but the 'Skins have been mediocre at best (other than a couple of good years during Joe Gibbs II), so their 3-2 start with wins against Dallas, Philadelphia and Green Bay is nice, but---still not sold on them.
McNabb makes them better offensively, but they just struggle to score points. Their defense gives up a big play or two each game, but they really scratch and claw each week. I don't know if they've won a couple of close games due to the Mike Shanahan influence, but they're 3-2 and I didn't expect them to be 3-2 after 5-games.
In college football, Texas really needs a win this weekend the schedule is just what the doctor ordered, a trip to Lincoln, Nebraska.
I'm also a lifelong Nebraska football fan and one thing I know since the inception of the Big 12, UT has owned Nebraska. UT has beaten Nebraska in Lincoln, Austin, and even St. Louis in the first Big 12 Championship Game. That 37-27 UT win shocked the college football world and prevented Nebraska from playing in a fourth consecutive national championship game.
Since then, UT has beaten the 'Huskers whether they're better or not.
Nebraska did thump the 'Horns for the Big 12 title in 1999 in San Antonio, but earlier that year, in Austin, Texas edged Nebraska and that one loss also kept NU from another national championship game appearance.
Nebraska's offense has the electric QB Taylor Martinez, and defensively they're forcing turnovers but you watch, somehow, someway, Texas will find a way to win a game they MUST win...even as a heavy underdog. Mack Brown's best wins throughout his career at Texas have been away from Austin.
Baylor was so close to really putting themselves in the driver's seat for a bowl game appearance, but they just made too many mistakes defensively against Texas Tech and then didn't capitalize on a pair of offensive possessions in the fourth-quarter to win it or force overtime.
I wasn't even thinking about this, but Tech was 0-2 in conference play and they had to win, Taylor Potts was huge, important win for the Red Raiders but they better start playing better defense themselves.
Smoaky
Saturday, October 9, 2010
What a sports weekend in DFW
Rangers about to start game 3 at the Ballpark in Arlington, Aggies and Hogs right across the street at Jerry's World.
Tech-Baylor at the Cotton Bowl and a couple of other Division I football games in the area.
Almost too many options for the sports fans...and there's Titans-Cowboys at 3:15pm Sunday in Arlington.
Smoaky
Tech-Baylor at the Cotton Bowl and a couple of other Division I football games in the area.
Almost too many options for the sports fans...and there's Titans-Cowboys at 3:15pm Sunday in Arlington.
Smoaky
Art Briles Tech Post-Game Nuggets
Briles mentioned being proud of his team to fight back from 17 points down to have two possessions to tie or win the game.
Mentioned he wasn't surprised to throw 40+ passes because his team was trying to come from behind, but would like to have had the lead and run the ball a little more and better.
Colorado next week---we have to bounce back, regroup, refocus and win a big football game.
Smoaky
Mentioned he wasn't surprised to throw 40+ passes because his team was trying to come from behind, but would like to have had the lead and run the ball a little more and better.
Colorado next week---we have to bounce back, regroup, refocus and win a big football game.
Smoaky
BU not accepting "almost anymore."
Baylor loses to Texas Tech, 45-38 at The Cotton Bowl in Dallas.
Heckuva game, Bears had their opportunities in the fourth-quarter and rallied back from a 17-point deficit to get the chance to tie the game.
I don't have all the stats in front of me, but Robert Griffin III, Terrance Ganaway, Josh Gordon and Kendall Wright all starred on offense.
Defensively, huge interception from Prince Kent that really gave Baylor a legitimate chance in the fourth-quarter.
Bears sloppy tackling really haunted them in the first half especially, but the two teams, Baylor and Tech both came up with some stops in the second half.
Baylor travels to Colorado in what I think is a must win as they work towards the 6-wins and a possible bowl appearance.
I know Art Briles and Company aren't into "close" but I don't think there's any doubt the Bears made more progress today in their growth process.
David Smoak
Heckuva game, Bears had their opportunities in the fourth-quarter and rallied back from a 17-point deficit to get the chance to tie the game.
I don't have all the stats in front of me, but Robert Griffin III, Terrance Ganaway, Josh Gordon and Kendall Wright all starred on offense.
Defensively, huge interception from Prince Kent that really gave Baylor a legitimate chance in the fourth-quarter.
Bears sloppy tackling really haunted them in the first half especially, but the two teams, Baylor and Tech both came up with some stops in the second half.
Baylor travels to Colorado in what I think is a must win as they work towards the 6-wins and a possible bowl appearance.
I know Art Briles and Company aren't into "close" but I don't think there's any doubt the Bears made more progress today in their growth process.
David Smoak
Enjoying a Saturday of peace and quiet...
I'm here at my place watching Baylor-Tech and their 7-on-7 shootout. Bears had such a nice start but appear to be a little overwhelmed right now, Tech up 45-28 but Bears are driving.
Bears defense really struggling today with missed tackles and against Tech's offense or any offense, that's death.
Kendall Wright having a nice game as is Robert Griffin III.
Art Briles has pulled out the stops with the fake punt to Antonio Johnson, and what a heads-up play by Terrance Ganaway on the onside kick meltdown by Tech when he picked it up and went in for the touchdown.
Still time left, but BU has to basically score on every possession and the defense must come up with a stop or two...
I'm feeling better, a little worn down from my first broadcast in three weeks, great game between Gatesville and China Spring. Cougars survived, 24-21 to open district with a victory.
We have a battle for first place next Friday between Robinson and China Spring at Cougar Stadium. We'll have the dual broadcast on 1660ESPN and Mix929FM. Paul Catalina and I will handle the broadcast for both programs.
Enjoy your weekend, and I hope to be back on "You Make The Call" on Monday afternoon.
Smoaky
Bears defense really struggling today with missed tackles and against Tech's offense or any offense, that's death.
Kendall Wright having a nice game as is Robert Griffin III.
Art Briles has pulled out the stops with the fake punt to Antonio Johnson, and what a heads-up play by Terrance Ganaway on the onside kick meltdown by Tech when he picked it up and went in for the touchdown.
Still time left, but BU has to basically score on every possession and the defense must come up with a stop or two...
I'm feeling better, a little worn down from my first broadcast in three weeks, great game between Gatesville and China Spring. Cougars survived, 24-21 to open district with a victory.
We have a battle for first place next Friday between Robinson and China Spring at Cougar Stadium. We'll have the dual broadcast on 1660ESPN and Mix929FM. Paul Catalina and I will handle the broadcast for both programs.
Enjoy your weekend, and I hope to be back on "You Make The Call" on Monday afternoon.
Smoaky
Friday, October 8, 2010
"Cleared...."
My wife Cindy and I went to my doctor here in Waco earlier today and after a few tests, he cleared me to get back to work "a little bit."
I'm here at Cougar Stadium in China Spring to do tonight's Gatesville @ China Spring broadcast, pregame at 7:15pm.
I'll take the weekend to play catch-up on some paperwork and relax a little bit.
I'll be in the office on Monday and on the show with Butch Henry and Paul Catalina on Monday afternoon.
I was planning on attending the Texas Tech-Baylor game at the Cotton Bowl, but the doctor wasn't thrilled with me being around everyone at the State Fair this weekend.
Paul and others from the station will cover the game.
I'll "try" and go 1/2 or 3/4's day and then the show.
We'll see...kickoff in about an hour.
David Smoak
I'm here at Cougar Stadium in China Spring to do tonight's Gatesville @ China Spring broadcast, pregame at 7:15pm.
I'll take the weekend to play catch-up on some paperwork and relax a little bit.
I'll be in the office on Monday and on the show with Butch Henry and Paul Catalina on Monday afternoon.
I was planning on attending the Texas Tech-Baylor game at the Cotton Bowl, but the doctor wasn't thrilled with me being around everyone at the State Fair this weekend.
Paul and others from the station will cover the game.
I'll "try" and go 1/2 or 3/4's day and then the show.
We'll see...kickoff in about an hour.
David Smoak
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Getting closer...
It's been 48-hours since I was released from the hospital and I am feeling stronger, but still have work to do.
My wife Cindy and our daughter Jennifer have taken me on a couple of errands to play a little catch-up with banking, etc...and believe it or not, just getting some fresh-air and sunshine was wonderful.
Best moment on Tuesday, Cindy and Jennifer took me out to China Spring H.S. so I could gather some information for Friday's radio broadcast for Gatesville-China Spring. As I was talking with Coach Bell outside of the field house, an assistant came driving by in a gator and I stopped and said, "hey, take me for a ride."
He did...about 2-minutes circling around part of the campus.
Something so simple, but something I cherished.
Cindy and I stopped by Dubl-R Burgers today, I wanted her to taste a double-double.
I haven't had a fat-burger in 6-weeks...I couldn't finish mine, but it was juicy and very good.
I have a couple of errands on Thursday and a doctor's appointment on Friday morning for a checkup.
My goals...
Stop by for a segment or two of You Make The Call on Thursday...especially to insure my high school picks are MY high school picks. I was dominating Butch, Paul, and Jason and they asked our promotions director, Casey, to make my picks last week. I'd never gone worse than 6-2. Casey doesn't know the difference between Gatesville and Kingsville. She went 4-4 and all of a sudden my large lead is a little shaky.
Needless to say, my friends pulled one on me last week...I'm ready for that segment this week.
I might just accidentally walk in during that segment on Thursday.
And, I continue working on the spotter boards for Friday's game...and other prep work.
I'll try and drop by China Spring on Thursday to interview Coach Bell for our Friday Coaches Show and the pregame segment.
Smoaky
My wife Cindy and our daughter Jennifer have taken me on a couple of errands to play a little catch-up with banking, etc...and believe it or not, just getting some fresh-air and sunshine was wonderful.
Best moment on Tuesday, Cindy and Jennifer took me out to China Spring H.S. so I could gather some information for Friday's radio broadcast for Gatesville-China Spring. As I was talking with Coach Bell outside of the field house, an assistant came driving by in a gator and I stopped and said, "hey, take me for a ride."
He did...about 2-minutes circling around part of the campus.
Something so simple, but something I cherished.
Cindy and I stopped by Dubl-R Burgers today, I wanted her to taste a double-double.
I haven't had a fat-burger in 6-weeks...I couldn't finish mine, but it was juicy and very good.
I have a couple of errands on Thursday and a doctor's appointment on Friday morning for a checkup.
My goals...
Stop by for a segment or two of You Make The Call on Thursday...especially to insure my high school picks are MY high school picks. I was dominating Butch, Paul, and Jason and they asked our promotions director, Casey, to make my picks last week. I'd never gone worse than 6-2. Casey doesn't know the difference between Gatesville and Kingsville. She went 4-4 and all of a sudden my large lead is a little shaky.
Needless to say, my friends pulled one on me last week...I'm ready for that segment this week.
I might just accidentally walk in during that segment on Thursday.
And, I continue working on the spotter boards for Friday's game...and other prep work.
I'll try and drop by China Spring on Thursday to interview Coach Bell for our Friday Coaches Show and the pregame segment.
Smoaky
Monday, October 4, 2010
Hopefully, on the comeback trail...
It's early Monday afternoon and I haven't posted on this blog in nearly two weeks.
If I did, I don't remember.
I think my wife Cindy may have updated everyone on my bout with double-pneumonia.
Two weeks ago today while co-hosting "You Make The Call" I started having some bad headaches. I've always been very fortunate not to suffer from migraines. All of my headaches were tension or stress related.
So, I took the typical pills and medicine to try and get through 2-3 days. Nothing worked.
I went to a local clinic on Thursday and was told I was suffering from a stress headache---and was given more pills and a steroid shot for my voice.
About once or twice a year, based on weather change I would receive a steroid shot to strengthen my voice...it always worked and I went about my business.
Thursday night, a couple of friends here in Waco called me to check on my health. When I didn't respond very well, they came to my place and drove me to the ER.
The same diagnosis was given...stress, pills, prescriptions....
I slept okay on Thursday night but woke up miserable on Friday, no energy and that's just not me. I'm a Type-A workaholic. I don't have time to be sick.
Well, health wins out this time.
For the first time in my 30-years in the business, I missed a game broadcast for health reasons. Paul Catalina refused to take me to Brownwood and dropped me back at my place and I waited for Cindy's arrival. I don't know what made me more miserable, missing the game broadcast or being sick.
My wife drove in from Tyler on Friday and immediately told me my temperature was 103,7. I tried to joke about it by saying that's a radio station number.
I was able to grind through Saturday watching college football and trying to stay busy.
I felt decent on Sunday when I woke up and watched the Cowboys at the Texans...but as that game was winding down, I felt terrible and walked back into my room and laid down.
Next thing I know, Cindy is waking me up and concerned about my breathing and we left for the ER again.
Needless to say, that was Sunday, September 26th. Now, it's Monday, October 4th.
I spend a few days in ICU being treated for double-pneumonia and whatever else. I've had more blood tests, shots and medical attention in the past 8-10 days than I've had in 51+-years.
When we arrived at the ER the second time, I think it was Dr. Lovett who got straight to the point about my health. It wasn't good and it wasn't going to get any better for awhile.
There are a lot of people to think, aides, nurses, doctors and others...friends, family, co-workers, but no one has been there more than Cindy.
I don't deserve her, she's too good for me after putting up with me through thick and thin.
She's missed days of work, been under as much stress as anyone watching me fight for my life for 2-3 days and also watching me take a step back or two during the recovery.
She's an amazing woman and I'm so fortunate to have her as the mother of our children and my best friend and wife.
I know that's a lot of gooey stuff, but just wanted to post an update.
I should be released this afternoon but I must take it very slowly for the rest of the week.
I'm hoping to get back on You Make The Call by Thursday or Friday and broadcast the Gatesville @ China Spring game on Friday.
Right now, I'm ready to get out of the hospital and continue my recovery.
Thanks to so many people who have sent me email or text or called. Believe me, I want to get back to work two weeks ago so I'm chomping at the bit.
Smoaky
If I did, I don't remember.
I think my wife Cindy may have updated everyone on my bout with double-pneumonia.
Two weeks ago today while co-hosting "You Make The Call" I started having some bad headaches. I've always been very fortunate not to suffer from migraines. All of my headaches were tension or stress related.
So, I took the typical pills and medicine to try and get through 2-3 days. Nothing worked.
I went to a local clinic on Thursday and was told I was suffering from a stress headache---and was given more pills and a steroid shot for my voice.
About once or twice a year, based on weather change I would receive a steroid shot to strengthen my voice...it always worked and I went about my business.
Thursday night, a couple of friends here in Waco called me to check on my health. When I didn't respond very well, they came to my place and drove me to the ER.
The same diagnosis was given...stress, pills, prescriptions....
I slept okay on Thursday night but woke up miserable on Friday, no energy and that's just not me. I'm a Type-A workaholic. I don't have time to be sick.
Well, health wins out this time.
For the first time in my 30-years in the business, I missed a game broadcast for health reasons. Paul Catalina refused to take me to Brownwood and dropped me back at my place and I waited for Cindy's arrival. I don't know what made me more miserable, missing the game broadcast or being sick.
My wife drove in from Tyler on Friday and immediately told me my temperature was 103,7. I tried to joke about it by saying that's a radio station number.
I was able to grind through Saturday watching college football and trying to stay busy.
I felt decent on Sunday when I woke up and watched the Cowboys at the Texans...but as that game was winding down, I felt terrible and walked back into my room and laid down.
Next thing I know, Cindy is waking me up and concerned about my breathing and we left for the ER again.
Needless to say, that was Sunday, September 26th. Now, it's Monday, October 4th.
I spend a few days in ICU being treated for double-pneumonia and whatever else. I've had more blood tests, shots and medical attention in the past 8-10 days than I've had in 51+-years.
When we arrived at the ER the second time, I think it was Dr. Lovett who got straight to the point about my health. It wasn't good and it wasn't going to get any better for awhile.
There are a lot of people to think, aides, nurses, doctors and others...friends, family, co-workers, but no one has been there more than Cindy.
I don't deserve her, she's too good for me after putting up with me through thick and thin.
She's missed days of work, been under as much stress as anyone watching me fight for my life for 2-3 days and also watching me take a step back or two during the recovery.
She's an amazing woman and I'm so fortunate to have her as the mother of our children and my best friend and wife.
I know that's a lot of gooey stuff, but just wanted to post an update.
I should be released this afternoon but I must take it very slowly for the rest of the week.
I'm hoping to get back on You Make The Call by Thursday or Friday and broadcast the Gatesville @ China Spring game on Friday.
Right now, I'm ready to get out of the hospital and continue my recovery.
Thanks to so many people who have sent me email or text or called. Believe me, I want to get back to work two weeks ago so I'm chomping at the bit.
Smoaky
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Smoaky's Health Update
Hi this is Cindy, Smoaky's wife.
It's been a long week but David has made good progress. We got out of ICU on Wednesday and was still on the IV antibiotics and oxygen. Progress has been steady but slow because the infection was so bad. He was taken off of the IV antibiotics on Saturday and put on oral antibiotics. A first step toward going home. Those are working and the white count continues to go down. They did another chest x-ray and the lungs are getting clearer but still infection and need to loosen it up. The doctor took him off of the oxygen today to see how he would handle it.
He does fine as long as he is resting but he walked down the hall with one of the nurses and the stats dropped so we are not ready to be off of the oxygen yet. That is still the major concern and something that will take time and he will have to gradually ween off of it with continued breathing exercises and becoming more ambulatory.
I can't express to you enough how appreciative my family and I are for your well wishes and prayers.
Please continue to keep us in your prayers they are definitely working and he is getting better.
He's wanting to get on the laptop and his phone so I know we are headed in the right direction!!
I may have to turn the TV off as the Redskin game is making it harder for him to breathe :)! I will keep you all posted.
Thanks to everyone who has helped out on the website.
Love you, Cindy and family
It's been a long week but David has made good progress. We got out of ICU on Wednesday and was still on the IV antibiotics and oxygen. Progress has been steady but slow because the infection was so bad. He was taken off of the IV antibiotics on Saturday and put on oral antibiotics. A first step toward going home. Those are working and the white count continues to go down. They did another chest x-ray and the lungs are getting clearer but still infection and need to loosen it up. The doctor took him off of the oxygen today to see how he would handle it.
He does fine as long as he is resting but he walked down the hall with one of the nurses and the stats dropped so we are not ready to be off of the oxygen yet. That is still the major concern and something that will take time and he will have to gradually ween off of it with continued breathing exercises and becoming more ambulatory.
I can't express to you enough how appreciative my family and I are for your well wishes and prayers.
Please continue to keep us in your prayers they are definitely working and he is getting better.
He's wanting to get on the laptop and his phone so I know we are headed in the right direction!!
I may have to turn the TV off as the Redskin game is making it harder for him to breathe :)! I will keep you all posted.
Thanks to everyone who has helped out on the website.
Love you, Cindy and family
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