Belle News: In the late 1960s in Ruston, Louisiana, two Bulldog quarterbacks’ life paths diverged sharply.
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Since we record them and watch them later, not quite sure when it originally aired, but watching last night he mentioned that he went to Tech and played with Bradshaw. It was the episode about them getting locked out of their truck and Jase having to sign for a package at the warehouse.
Like I said last year. This story will continue to have legs. The problem is every writer presented with the facts since then feels obligated to write about it thinking they have something new on the information highway . . . . Not!
The main reason I refuse to watch the show.Quote:
He spoke fondly of Terry Bradshaw and of his time with the Bulldogs, though he’s never been back since giving up football.
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Until the show, the only place he had been besides the duck blind was Church and that's not much of an exaggeration. I know a lot of Tech grads who never go back to Tech. Different ones have different reasons for not coming back. Every Tech grad is not passionate about Tech Athletics.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirtydawg
I'm aware of that, but I see no reason to hold them to different standards than others.Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
Seems you ARE holding him to different standards. He doesn't care about the things many of us care about. Do you disassociate with ANY Tech grad who doesn't support Tech Athletics? That would be a pretty long list.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirtydawg
He's probably never been asked to come back. I doubt he'd refuse to come back to be recognized as an alumnus of the year or to speak at commencement.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirtydawg
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Originally Posted by Dawg06
But first he would show the grads how to clean a duck, remember Career Day at his grandkids school?
Hey, that might not be so bad considering all I heard about this year's speaker. Might be entertaining at least and certainly different. :icon_wink:
He was at one of the home games last year. Was introduced at half-time of the game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawg06
I think I remember a "Reality Show" type personality introduced at half-time last year, but was it Phil? Would it be on YouTube or does Tom Morris have any pictures posted somewhere?Quote:
Originally Posted by 70TECHGRAD
Wasnt that the sons of guns crew from last year?
Interesting tidbit from mass this morning. We had a guest priest who is a missionary in haiti. He held a "gala" to raise money for the mission. They auctioned off two benelli shotguns signed by the duck dynasty crew. The guns were donated by a physician and sold for $7200 each. Just another example of the good things that come from the Robertson's and their show.
Only reality show folks I've seen at Tech are the Sons of Guns last year, and Billy the Exterminator the year before.Quote:
Originally Posted by rabiddawg
He was a so-so quarterback at best. His teams went 4-4, 1-9 and 3-7. Robert Brunet was about the only good player on those teams. (we never called him "Bob" back then.). Phil did not leave much of a legacy.
One of the DD guys was at a game last year. I think PA said that his daughter or niece was a student at Tech.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgpix
Correct, Godwin was at one of the games last year.
Where did the 4-4 come from? When I was a freshman in the fall of '65 he was on the team but Billy Laird was the QB. In the fall of '66 we went 1-9 and in '67 (Lambright's first year) 3-7 but didn't win a conference game. Even lost to SE La. and the JUCO although we beat two highly rated teams in Lamar and Arkansas State. Phil showed a little spark in the Lamar game which I think was a breakout game for Ken Liberto.Quote:
Originally Posted by Amos Moses
Robertson was on the team from 64-67. Billy Laird was the QB in 64 and 65. Robertson was the QB in 66 and and shared starting duties with Bradshaw in 67. If he didn't redshirt in 64 or 65, he played out his eligibility. I don't think you could RS as a freshman back then because a lot of teams had freshmen teams that played games, so he would have had to RS in 65 if he had a year of eligibility left. There wouldn't have been much chance of him playing in 68 when Bradshaw became the starter.
Yes I do.Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
Way back then freshmen were not eligible on what is now Div I. Since we were "small college" they could play. He certainly played some in '65 as he threw a couple of TD passes in mop up operation according to my year '66 yearbook. He could have red shirted at a "small college" , but I'm not sure he would have had four years eligibility.
Thought so, thanks.Since Phil finished with a Masters in Education at Tech, it hurts that he has been less visible as far as Tech is concerned. I get it, that he can do with his money as he wants, but hey....Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgpix
I am with you"Dirty"-I have a bad taste in my mouth for fellow non-supportive Tech Grads-especially those, that go along to get along with the "in crowd" LSU crowd. We played Louisville in the early Independence Bowl Years.I can't help, but believe some loyal Louisville Fans had a lot to do with the tremendous progress they have made.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirtydawg
that was the 1965 record. Billy Laird was the starting QB, but Robertson was a backup on the team.Quote:
Originally Posted by Houston Techsan
Phil Robertson from duck dynasty was the starting QB ahead of Terry Bradshaw @latech??? #woah #mindblown #jack
Terry, underclassman to Phil, had winning seasons at the helm and guided Tech to 2 post season games. #1 Draft Choice 1970. Phil's starting seasons awful. My freshman year 1966- Phil led Tech and won 1 game (homecoming against Southeastern Louisiana.) But Hey! Look what he did with a duck call.Quote:
Originally Posted by turbodawg
So LA Tech only won 1 game in 1966.......even with Jimmy Johnson on staff. Hmm.Quote:
Originally Posted by TechFanno1
HD, I need to check my yearbooks on Jimmy Johnson-I remember conversations on this blog about his tenure. I do not remember him when I was there. My Soph. year-1967, Phil and Tech only won 2 or 3 games. Terry took over the helm the next 2 years and the rest is history. Story has it, Phil did not want to play his last year.Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
Johnson was at Tech one year: 1965.Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
Thank you bleudog-in addition, by 1966 he was coaching high school in Mississippi.Quote:
Originally Posted by bleudog
John Godwin and his daughter came to a game to represent Duck Commander at half time I think.Quote:
Originally Posted by TechFanno1
Then he went on to win several super bowls as head coach. And then he did survivor. And today he is a professionally driving a race car!:DQuote:
Originally Posted by TechFanno1
Don't forget about those late night ads he does on TV.Quote:
Originally Posted by WWDog
hi
His main job as graduate assistant? To shadow one recruit, Terry Bradshaw.Quote:
Originally Posted by bleudog
As I noted in my earlier post Phil's team won three games in the 1967 season, but no conference games. Might be the only time in Tech history that they didn't win a conference game (when they were in a conference, of course). Someone could check on that.
Now he has to shadow him on Sunday Pregame shows, stay between him and the NutriSystem girl. Just kidding.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgpix
If you remember Northwestern(NSU) was a very good team, might have been undefeated one season during this time period (1966-67).Quote:
Originally Posted by Houston Techsan
According to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Jase Robertson and his 2 sons are big LSU fans. Robertson met with the baseball team in March and gave them an autographed can of corn signifying that he wanted to see them in Omaha in the college world series. He said he plans on being in Omaha Sunday night for their first game. Just good ole Robertson boys being themselves. :laugh: This makes me real glad that I only watched one show.
Jase didn't go to LA TECH.Quote:
Originally Posted by DONW
I didn't say he did, but, this thread is about his dad who played football at Tech for 4 years.Quote:
Originally Posted by 70TECHGRAD
And your point???? I went to TECH. So...I'm a TECH fan. If my dad went to LSU...that wouldn't make me an LSU fan!!
Just another smart marketing move by the DD people to keep their names out there. I'm sure Jase didn't think of this by himself.
Since Jase didn't go to college at all, why wouldn't he be a fan of the school where his father and his uncle Tom both played. Tom was a senior DB and WR my freshman year. I haven't seen that mentioned anywhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by 70TECHGRAD
On the plane back from Hawaii I read the "Happy, Happy, Happy" book by Phil. My daughter bought it since she loves the show and I read it after she finished it. It was surprisingly honest and tells about his low times and how he found God and repented. I think it is worth the read. Some of you may change your opinion of him, one way or the other. I personally found respect for someone who lives by his faith and basically doesn't care about things others find all consuming.
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Originally Posted by maddawg
Thanks for pointing this out. Everything not Tech is not about lsu.Quote:
Originally Posted by TechDAG
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Originally Posted by DONW
I thought I read somewhere on the Internet (so it has to be true!) he went to Hendrix.
I noticed that it said his wife was 15 when they got married. It failed to mention that he was either 15 or 16. It also said he was into heavy "drinking, sex, and rock and roll music before he found Jesus." I guess that means he went out and sewed some wild oats after he got married. Sounds like he may not have been hunting as much as he told his wife.
I saw where it said Willie went to Harding, but, I remember reading somewhere that he only stayed one semester. He then attended NLU.Quote:
Originally Posted by hookdown
John 8:7
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Originally Posted by DONW
They got married very young, her father died while she was in high school which changed the home situation for her. He was married when he came to Tech. After he graduated, he went to Arkansas to teach and had someone on the faculity that loved to hunt as much as he did. He also like to drink and soon he and Phil were doing both to a great extent. He resigned from teaching before they fired him and started running a bar. (Phil says worst mistake he ever made). Blacks on one side, whites on the other, pulled his trailer house up next to it with three kids and Miss Kay. Kay helped run it thinking it would keep Phil out of trouble. Phil was spiraling out of control. Finally when the owners of the bar told him they were raising the rent, he attacked them and injured both and went on the lam hiding out from the law in Arkansas. Miss Kay moved the family to West Monroe, got a job at Howard Brothers. Phil finally broke down and wanted his life to change. It took a while to find Miss Kay and the kids (who were terrified of him). Kay agreed that Phil could see her if he changed. She arranged for him to talk to the pastor from Whites Ferry Church, which had been helping Miss Kay. After listening, questioning, and reading the bible for himself, he repented and became a dedicated Christian, almost always adding gospel to his duck hunting talks. I think he was 29 at the time.Quote:
Originally Posted by DONW
Good for Phil. I'm glad he saw the light!!!
Awesome story of how Christ and a relationship with him changes lives!
Awesome story of how Christ and a relationship with Him changes lives!
The fact remains he does not give two rat's asses about Tech, and never will. I am glad he turned his live around, but Tech is and will remain just an asterisk in his complicated life.
Which is very understandable considering what he's been through, imo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Amos Moses
Exactly. And that's why I would place blame on our less-than-stellar alumni outreach programs. Have we asked him to contribute or support Tech? Maybe so, maybe not. And we might be surprised by the answer.Quote:
Originally Posted by T1
Correct. Terry Bradshaw can tell you some stories about TECH's less-than-stellar outreach programs. For a long time....there was none!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue Dawg
The Lamar game is being promoted as Sportsman's Paradise Day. Let's hope that means Phil and family will be greeted at Aillet Stadium that day.
Glad to see we're doing this.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawg06
In the future, I would submit this theme is better suited to a date toward the end of the season.
His wife is the one that endured the hard times. He kicked her out of the house with 3 young kids to take care of. He was having a big time drinking and chasing whores. She's a very strong woman to keep it all together under those circumstances.Quote:
Originally Posted by T1
Maybe donw should write a book..
That's muslims that stone women for getting raped or committing adultery and I doubt if muslim women commit adultery since they've had their genitals mutilated.Quote:
Originally Posted by rabiddawg
That's already in his biography. I'm not making this stuff up. You'd be surprised what you can learn just by reading a little bit. Any man that would run his wife and kids off is a piece of shit.Quote:
Originally Posted by turbodawg
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Originally Posted by T1
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Originally Posted by Blue Dawg
Yet Terry still kept in touch and never disregarded his university. I too am proud of Mr. Phil and any other person that is able to eliminate the wasteful lives they live by whatever means it takes them to do so, but why should we give them a pass anymore than those who never have had to do so or even those who have also done as he has but just haven't become famous for wading in water and being modern versions of Grizzly Adams. It wasn't two years ago that Phil Robertson was barely an afterthought on this board even getting some disdainful remarks for his son having attended NLU, but now all of a sudden he's the next Tech great so much so that people seem to forget his less than stellar career at Tech. I'm not bashing the guy. I'm not saying he has loyalties to any other school. I am saying that he was able to get a degree to teach because Tech gave him that opportunity, and he has done nothing, as far as I know, to show his appreciation for that, and because of that, he deserves no more reverence than those we criticize for having nothing to do with Tech. I also question just how devout he is. Now those who know me know that I'm not one to cast stones, and I'm certainly not doing so now because I can't claim to live the perfect Christian life, but from what I understand, there was one episode that created a serious uproar with many of his Christian followers because of a sexual comment he made. Then to find out that he allows them to edit out his mentioning of Christ in prayers. Now before anyone says he has no control over that because it's the producer's or the network's decisions, he has every bit of control. It's called refusing to do the show if your conviction is strong enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by 70TECHGRAD
Then to find out that he allows them to edit out his mentioning of Christ in prayers. Now before anyone says he has no control over that because it's the producer's or the network's decisions, he has every bit of control. It's called refusing to do the show if your conviction is strong enough.
Not edited in season 3.
Kudos to Phil. He's a much better Christian than I am.
Very well put, Dirty!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirtydawg
He does bring up La Tech in all his national interviews: The View, The Tonight Show, etc. It's good exposure.
...but he isn't an LTAC member or season ticket holder.Quote:
Originally Posted by T1
BTW, they did donate a nice package to TAG three years ago during season one of DD. If I recall correctly it brought a good price. Actually Jase donated it.
You know this isn't the way it "works".Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirtydawg
If you have ever heard him talk at a church, he is very forthcoming about his wild ways when he was young. He cautions young men not to follow that path. No need for any of us to keep judging him for something he has confessed and asked for forgiveness from God. His family obviously has great love for the man he became after his early years.Quote:
Originally Posted by DONW
God may forgive him, but some on latechbbb may hold him to a higher standard. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Tech77
You missed the most important part of my post. His wife is the one we should be praising, not him. He was almost 30 years old. A man should know right from wrong at that age.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tech77
Thank God we all have an opportunity at what HE offers- Unmerited Grace-our works fall short everytime. On the issue of loyality MostQuote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
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Bleed Tech Blue and Red and don't understand the lack of loyalty of Tech GRADS. We see Lsu, A&M etc flock at every opportunity. So many of our folks go along to get along with Lsu. Just saying.
If you want to praise somebody, praise these guys. They deserve it. Feel free to make a donation. https://support.woundedwarriorprojec...FVQV7AoddWkAsA. Robertson put himself in his situation on his own free will.Quote:
Originally Posted by maverick
I get your message, Don. But isn't God's message that EVERYONE sins and falls short? Or is there an age at which that no longer applies? As I understand it, knowing right from wrong does not make one immune to sinning.Quote:
Originally Posted by DONW
Thanks for posting that. That's the same way I feel, but, your post is a little more eloquent than mine. I think there are people on here that think all we have to do is invite Robertson to a game and he will write a big check. It's been 45 years since he left Tech and he's never been back and he's only lived 30 miles down the interstate. There are others that are more famous than him like Bradshaw and Kix Brooks that found their way back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirtydawg
I'm thankful that Phil not only found, but also welcomed into his heart, our Savior. I'm also thankful that there is no age limit on that Grace that He gives to us. He certainly knows I need it every day and will continue to need it every day long after I turn 47 on July 11th (hint, hint). I don't begrudge Phil or judge Phil of his sinful pursuits. It certainly doesn't sound like he was much different than I was at his age. As I stated, I only take exception with the fact that some want to act as though he's a super alum when he isn't. I'm glad that maddawg provided the information of what their family did during Dooley's first year. I'm thankful to them for doing it. It's probably more than I have ever done or will be able to do. It definitely wasn't my intention for this to turn into a character bashing. For my role in that, I apologize. Now. Can we just let this thread die? Oops.
DD = Duck Dynasty
Three years ago
lol My bad. So many damned initials on this board. It literally took me 15 minutes one day to figure out what the heck you meant by HFC. The only way I was able to figure it out was because you used Dykes name afterwards.Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
I think she deserves a lot of praise for that. I am not praising Phil, I just don't think there is any need in bashing him for behavior from 40 years ago when he has obviously put that behind him and become a totally different person.Quote:
Originally Posted by DONW
Agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tech77
I agree Dirty. When I first saw DD, I was trying to figure out what Dereck Dooley had to do with the subject.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirtydawg
You are 100% correct. Phil has a great testimony that would help many young men to be more successful at younger ages instead of making decisions as he and I both did that would put them years behind because of the mistakes and traps you fall into. I hope some take his advice to heart.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tech77
The good news is, it ain't a contest. God's got room for all of us. Even Dawg80. :icon_wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirtydawg
I've only got one more comment on this thread and it's a very important one. Go back to my post 77 and click on the link and make a donation if you can afford it. It's a win-win situation for everybody if you make a donation. You'll recognize the guy doing the talking
This has become the worst offseason thread ever.
What does his faith or youthful sins or hunting or tv show have to do with his total lack of support of his alma mater?
Good point...there are plenty of good, faithful men and women that I know personally who for whatever Satanic reason support L$U despite never being connected with them in any conceivable way besides being located in the same general thumbprint on the globe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris29
I haven't been here in over a month and I see nothing has changed. :icon_wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by turbodawg
Yay! Dawgmatic's back :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Dawgmatic
But.......you were missed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgmatic
I read on this board that Mike Green might've smoked some dope while the US was fighting a war in southeast Asia. I think we should run him down next. What ya got BBB'ers?? Get after it!
The St. Louis Cardinals have a "Christian Day" promotion coming up on July 7th, and they are really promoting their featured guest -- Willie Robertson.
The subject of Terry Bradshaw on Mike and Mike this morning deserves it's own thread, but it also goes well here too...
TB got the obvious question about Phil. As always, he praised Phil as a great QB for Tech. Doesn't matter if it is accurate. Any press is good press.
Robertson was a "great" QB????:laugh: Shame on you,Terry!!!:bigcry:Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
TB said on Mike and Mike that he was probably going to be on DD eventually. He said that he and Phil were going to be on Leno Friday night and that he would ask him then, "When am I going to be on your show?"Quote:
Originally Posted by DONW
Go back and find the TB interview from this morning. It was a good one.
What does Willie Robertson have to do with Tech?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tech77
He is the son of the former Bulldog QB who is being maligned on this thread. Despite his checkered past from 35 years ago the former Tech QB and his sons have become well known models of Christianity in a time when such modeling is desperately needed in our nation. Does that answer your question?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirtydawg