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Soccer via your Blackberry

06-Jun-07

OK, so I’ve written about enjoying this website via a mobile device like the Blackberry, and you’ve seen my reports, both written and video that are courtesy of my Nokia 6682 phone. There weren’t any comments on that post but I know there are some Blackberry users out there accessing this site who are [...]

Are You Ready For The Playoffs!!

10-May-07

Back to the topic at hand folks. Let’s have some fun!
Hat tip to Soccer Dad at On The Pitch

Top Drawer Soccer

27-Mar-07

The title is in reference to a soccer website that charges admittance. So count me in on the list of guys who doesn’t have the cash to part with for their particular insights. There does seem to be a ‘coming out’ of sorts however as a number of blogs have shown up recently [...]

Springfield Catholic Advances

08-Mar-07

Congratulations to Springfield Catholic, and senior Alicia Tonjuk (pictured at left, photo by Amber Arnold, Springfield News-Leader) as they advance to the State Quarterfinals for Class 3 girls. They play Saturday at 7:45 pm at Missouri State University for the right to advance to the Final Four in Columbia. Springfield Catholic [...]

Rudy Fotsch, Parkview Soccer

26-Feb-07

A shout out to Rudy Fotsch, a sophomore at Parkview HS and member of the soccer team there. He is featured in the Monday Springfield News-Leader for his groundbreaking research in attracting sharks. Working with teachers at both Parkview and Glendale, he’s conducting marine research in Springfield, MO with help from Wonders of [...]

“Show-Me” Missouri International Film Festival

16-Feb-07

There are over 70 films available for viewing next Thursday, Friday and Saturday at four locations, including The Moxie and Gillioz Theatre downtown. You can find all the details in the current issue of GO Magazine while Community Free Press has several articles and film recommendations as well.
The video above was produced [...]

Michael Robards Story

14-Feb-07

My name is Michael Robards, and I am 25 years old. As I write you, I’m in jail, in the custody of Johnson County, Kansas charged with involuntary manslaughter.
As a long time member of the soccer community, having played at the premier, high school and collegiate level, as well as coached, I’d [...]

Tickets For “Once In A Lifetime”

12-Feb-07

Folks, I’ve gotten this question several times already so here’s the bottom line.
Update - I can now accept block ticket purchases for ten or more tickets. $7.50 for adults, $5.50 for students and U13, an ID will be required at the theatre. Make your check out to Missouri Film Alliance of Springfield or [...]

Paul Crowder Is A Blues Fan

10-Feb-07

Folks, the Springfield premiere showing of ONCE IN A LIFETIME is two weeks away. Saturday February 24th I hope you’ll help me fill the Gillioz theatre and show Springfield that this is a soccer town. A flyer is going out this weekend to all of the local club teams and I’m working [...]

Soccer Junkies

06-Feb-07

Adam Spangler, of This Is American Soccer, has a conversation with Bruce McGuire, the newly uncovered junkie responsible for Du Nord.
I’ve told people for years that soccer in America is like a glacier. It’s moving slow, and most people can’t see it, but there is no stopping it. And it’s going to destroy everything (laughing) [...]