Reaching out to Denny Duron

[StrongBad]

Does the Tech Administration reach out to Denny Duron? This man quarterbacked Tech to 2 Division II National Championships. He is the pastor or one of the largest churches in Shreveport, and Evangel Christian Academy falls under his umbrella. Not to mention he can preach one heck of a sermon, and there's not too many times he doesn't talk about football and Tech. He's a faithful alumni who keeps in touch with many of the other football alumni from his era.

Here we have this man who loves Louisiana Tech and has a wealth of resources, and I wonder if he's ever asked to be involved.

Glen "Boom Boom" Berteau is another one who played for Tech and loves his school. He pastors a very large church in Modesto, California. By the way, he's probably one of the funniest preachers I've ever heard preach.

[RhinoDawg]

He came to at least one game this year. Sat right in front of me.

[MICKEYS14]

He came to at least one game this year. Sat right in front of me.

Sonny invited him to speak to the team the morning of that particular game. He was also heavily involved in the reunion of the 72 & 73 teams---a truly wonderful man.

[DustyDog]

Speaking of the National Champions we won, it is unfortunate, in my view, that the NCAA classifications have undergone numerous changes since then. The generally uninformed sports fan today would probably equate those "Division II" titles with that current division (which comprises much smaller schools and programs), not with the fact that the old D II is now an FCS-level title.

[Tech77]

Did not know that about Berteau.

We had some talented teams in those days.

[PawDawg]

Did not know that about Berteau.

We had some talented teams in those days.

Found his testimony. This one is on Napster.

http://music.napster.com/glen-bertea...racks/13108013

[PawDawg]

http://glenberteau.com/

[Tech77]

http://glenberteau.com/

Thank you very much.

Denny Duron's influence on his teammates at Tech was huge.

Mike Barber and Glen Berteau have powerful ministries. My buddy Billy Ryckman was also influenced for the better by Duron.

[DocMarvin362]

http://glenberteau.com/

Did you see that his calendar shows him in Shreveport on April 4th through the 6th??

[MICKEYS14]

Thank you very much.

Denny Duron's influence on his teammates at Tech was huge.

Mike Barber and Glen Berteau have powerful ministries. My buddy Billy Ryckman was also influenced for the better by Duron.

As does Huey Kirby.

[olddog75]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vau...73/1/index.htm

This is a 1973 SI article about our football team. Its a must read as to the insight our coaches, administration and players.

[ddgravy]

Great read, thanks for the history lesson.

[techblue4]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vau...73/1/index.htm

This is a 2003 SI article about our football team. Its a must read as to the insight our coaches, administration and players.

i got sidetracked and clicked on the swimsuit gallery link on the right hand side, also a great read.

[TYLERTECHSAS]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vau...73/1/index.htm

This is a 2003 SI article about our football team. Its a must read as to the insight our coaches, administration and players.

Lots of good stuff in that article. Love this one.

"Dr. Taylor knows the country roads that lead to prospects' doors, and he knows the sophisticated chambers of the state government where financial support for the school's impressive athletic facilities can be rallied. "He's a wheeler-dealer," said another assistant coach proudly.
Louisiana Tech's football success can now be understood: God is on its side and so is the governor."

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vau...#ixzz1DOvHiH6M

[HogDawg]

Louisiana Tech's coaches define offense and defense in terms that also seem appropriate to the Bulldogs' spiritual leaders. Offense is "poise, finesse and execution." Defense is "fight, fury and utter abandon."

The same should be true TODAY.

Very good article.



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