Shasta Tebowing?

Is the University of Houston mascot Shasta, Tebowing or just taking a break?  I think he was just adjusting his gear. 

Shasta, University of Houston mascot Tebowing on the sideline?

Here are a few other shots from Mondays University of Houston vs Penn States TicketCity Bowl game. All of the shots have been uploaded to the Facebook page.

Patrick Edwards,Houston WR, catches a TD pass in the TicketCity Bowl

Penn State QB Rob Bolden eludes a Houston defender

Terrell cant hang with Lancaster

The Tigers boys basketball team gave a valiant effort against a faster, taller and more experienced Lancaster team, but they came up on the losing end of a 75-43 score.

Darrell Jordan

The big news coming from Terrell ISD yesterday, reported    
by the Terrell Tribune, was AD and head football coach
Darrell Jordan has been placed on administrative leave.



More Houston vs Penn State TicketCity Bowl pictures tomorrow. Or check the Terrell Daily Photo Facebook page.

Sunnyvale athlete plays in TicketCity Bowl

Freshman OL Emeka Okafor who graduated from Sunnyvale HS plays for the University of Houston.  He was on the field for all field goal and point after attempts for the Cougars.  Okafor is the first athlete from Sunnyvale to earn a full scholarship.

#65 OL Freshman Emeka Okafor, University of Houston Cougars

George Bamfo is a graduate from Rockwall Heath.  Bamfo, who is a reserve linebacker, didnt get any game action in this years TicketCity Bowl but he will have two more years to make a return trip.   

#38 George Bamfo, Rockwall Heath graduate

Keenum breaks records while dispatching Penn State

Houston quarterback Case Keenum set an all time NCAA bowl record by passing for 227 yards in the first quarter of the 2012 TicketCity Bowl.  Keenum finished the game 45 of 69 for 532 passing yards and 3 TDs in the Cougars 30-14 win over Penn State.  Keenum, who was named Most Valuable Player, also set 4 Cotton Bowl Stadium records for most plays, most passing yards, most attempts and completions.

#7 Houston QB Case Keenum 

Cougar Patrick Edwards scores on a 75 yard touchdown pass from Case Keenum, who celebrates in the background. 

Houston Cougar coach Tony Levine's first collegiate win in the TicketCity bowl is capped by a shower of green. 

Houston finished the season 13-1, Penn State finished 9-4.  Pregame pictures are posted on Facebook, more photos to come later tonight.

Another reflection

This is the same view as last Fridays post, but processed just a wee bit.

Theme Day-Photo of the year 2011

Hard to pick just one photo from last year.  I picked out a couple and I had Brian pick a couple, these are the ones we both agreed on.

Click here to view thumbnails for all participants

I tried to not include any sports.  My photo of the year is the birds flying in the park after a snowstorm.  This was taken last February.

These four would be my runners up. Top left is 6th Street in Austin. Top right are ducks feeding at Ben Gill Park.  Bottom left a marina at White Rock Lake.  Bottom right is the USMC honor guard at the State Fair of Texas.

Finish strong

I finished 2011 just as I started, running the "I am Superman 5K" in Rockwall, TX.  Last years race was held on January 1st, this year it was December 31st.  This year turned out pretty good for me.  I lowered my 5K time from 33:34 to 30:12.  I ran my first races longer than 10K, the longest was the San Antonio Rock n Roll half marathon.  I also have lost over 20 lbs since my birthday on August 19th.

BYU takes Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl

BYU players pose with the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl trophy

Tulsa played well enough to win the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl if the game was two 29 minute halves.  Tulsa had a 14-3 lead with less than a minute to go in the first half when they muffed a punt that allowed BYU to score and cut the lead to 14-10 at halftime.  Leading 21-17 with 4:18 remaining in the game, Tulsa punted to BYU who took over at the Tulsa 47.  BYU quarterback Riley Nelson led the Cougars down the field and hit BYU game Most Outstanding Player Cody Hoffman for a 2yd TD pass with only 11 seconds remaining.  Hoffman finished the game with 8 catches, 122 receiving yards and 3 TDs.

BYU WR Cody Hoffman scores the 2nd of his 3 touchdowns

Tulsa WR Bryan Burnham makes a one handed catch on the sidelines

Best viewed in full screen mode.

Skywatch Friday-Year end reflections

Other Skywatch Friday photos are here.

I am off to take pictures at the Armed Forces Bowl today. BYU vs. Tulsa, it should be a fun game.

Roadside Attraction

I wonder what kind of interest there is in a vacuum cleaner museum?

The vacation is over and its almost time to get back to work.

Tomorrow is the 9th Annual Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl.  Purchase tickets here. The game will feature BYU and The University of Tulsa.  This years game is being played at Ford Stadium at SMU.  Kickoff is 11AM.

Runner up

The Barn Charm runner up. 

Barn Charm

A Missouri barn on the side of the highway.  Visit Tricia's site, Bluff Area Daily for other Barn Charm shots.

A few more mules

Merry Christmas

You got something for me?

I havent been baaaaad.

Skywatch Friday

Early Christmas gift

Gas has taken a dip to $2.90 a gallon.  Just in time for some Christmas traveling. 

Wranglers lasso the Tigers

The Tigers hosted the West Mesquite Wranglers last night at the Complex.






The Wranglers won 94-30.

December rain

I won't complain about a little December rain.

Almost ready for Christmas

Santa has been hitting the weights. This is Hard Bodes gym on Moore in Terrell.

This is a short work week. Hopefully it goes by fast. Most schools have already closed, traffic should be light.

Looking for a fun run over the break?  Sign up for the "I Am Superman 5K" in Rockwall on Dec 31st.

Here is another race that look like it will be fun. March 3rd, 2012 is the MWH 8th Annual Trinity River Levee Run.  The course has been changed this year to include running over the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge which will opening that weekend to traffic.  Here is a link to the race course.

I'm going to scan through my pictures from the last year to hopes of finding my picture of the year.  I may ask for your help in deciding.