I’ve been waiting (very impatiently) for College Football to start and now it’s upon us… THANK GOODNESS! While it’s hard to fathom December weather at this point, with current Florida temps in the upper 90’s and 100% humidity, the fact of the matter is… it’s Officially FOOTBALL SEASON… ~ THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR ~ It’s the most wonderful time of the year. There’ll … Continue reading ‘TIS THE SEASON – FOR COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Has it really been that long? It’s hard to believe that it’s been 25 years since Chris Fowler started as the host of ESPN’s College GameDay; a show that aired its first episode in 1987. GameDay is the hallmark of Saturday mornings during college football season. The show has definitely evolved in many ways over the years and I’ll admit it’s going to be strange without Chris just … Continue reading 25 Years with College GameDay
Just a few images from today in the Junction at Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS (a.k.a. StarkVegas). Excuse the ones taken from the tv – hey, what else can you do when you can’t be there live?! GameDay crew ringing their cowbells! Auburn Fans Dak for Heisman! Chris Fowler playing the cowbell like Ferrell in SNL skit… Gus’s fashion statement … Continue reading Sights/Signs – GameDay in StarkVegas
Before I wrap this blog totally in maroon and white or continue talking about the Magnolia State, there’s something you should know. A Coach’s Daughter was born with the intention of being about REAL Sports for TRUE Fans and NOT specific to a team or conference. Yes, I’m Mississippi State girl, thus a SEC girl, but that’s irrelevant. Going into this college football season, I … Continue reading Telling it like it is…
It’s college football Saturday in the south – in the ‘Hospitality State’ – in MY home state, Y’ALL. It’s all about the numbers as two big match-ups play out in my home state of Mississippi. For the first time in ESPN history, College GameDay is broadcasting from the famous Grove at Ole Miss – Chris, Kirk, Lee and Desmond are sporting their preppy bow ties. … Continue reading Football Y’all – Mississippi Style
