On Friday, September 12th, I attended the Lincoln County football game at Death Valley. Lincoln County played host to Mercer County. That same evening, the 1988 Lincoln County football team held its 20-year reunion. It was a great opportunity to reminisce and talk about the good old days. Click on the link below to hear Rodney Hester and me being interviewed by Time Estes.
I cannot express the impact of being apart of such a true brotherhood and seeing Coach Phillips, who stands as a figurative rock in the corner of the end zone at 'Death Valley.' Coach Phillips, along with all the coaches, have influenced my life beyond words. After the game, we convened at Chris Cooper’s house for an evening of stories. We laughed until we cried. Those that attended the reunion decided to start an alumni association for the 88 team. If you were a member of the 88 team and you would like to participate please contact big, tall Chris Cooper (ha ha) or Rondey a.k.a. 'Certy' Hester or David 'Pooky' Bird for more information. I think that the 88 team should meet once a year. After all we were the team that raised the bar and set the standerd for Lincoln football.
On a sadder note, one of our brothers, Brian Mcguffey lost his father in a truck accident last week. All of us from the 88 team send our condolences. Brian and his family will be in our thoughts and in our prayers.
1 comment:
Duff, I want to hear the lincoln song!!!!!!!!
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