Monday, September 24, 2007

President's Message (9/24/07)

September 24, 2007

Dear San Diego Trojan Family,

Three down, ten to go (assuming we’re going to New Orleans). A little September rain couldn’t slow down the Mighty Trojans nor dampen the enthusiasm of those lucky enough to have a ticket to the game. All and all, another good weekend for the Trojan Faithful, especially if you had the good sense to join your fellow San Diego Trojans for Coach Bill Cunerty’s luncheon talk last Friday.

I’d like to send a special thanks to Bill for venturing down from The OC to enlighten and amuse the assembled Trojans. He really is the best speaker you’ve never heard of. If you see him on our schedule again, do yourself a favor and join us. If you love football and Trojan football especially, you’ll love hearing what Bill has to say.

But, that was last Friday. This weekend the Trojans are in Seattle and your Trojan Club of San Diego will be at the Bullpen in Encinitas at 5:00 p.m. Saturday night. We’ll have Trojan camaraderie, raffles, and SDTC merchandise, so if you’re anywhere near Encinitas, join us!

Finally, it’s never too early to mark your calendars for our next football luncheon to be held on October 12. This will be a very special luncheon as we’re proud to present two of the absolute legends in Trojan history, Tom Kelly and Craig Fertig. It’s the week before the Notre Dame game, so the stories will be flying. And, when you’re making your plans, don’t forget to set aside an extra $20.00 for Tom’s new book which he will happily autograph for you.

That’s it, the Bullpen this Saturday night, USC vs. Stanford on October 6 (don’t forget the SDTC Party bus to the game), and the Kelly/Fertig luncheon on October 12. All the information you need is on the website and if you’re reading this, you’re in the right spot!

Fight On! Beat the Huskies!

Dan Orr
TCSD President 2007-2009

Sunday, September 16, 2007

President's Message (9/16/07)

September 16, 2007

September 15th was a great day in the Trojan Family. It was Pete Carroll’s 56th birthday and my 28th wedding anniversary. The Women of Troy bageled Purdue 3-0 in volleyball, Sarah Cocco came from 100 meters down in the last 800 meters to win the 63rd Aztec Invitational Cross Country meet, and, oh yeah, our football team buried Nebraska 49-31, and it wasn’t that close! Congratulations all the way around!

Bring on the PAC-10!

Our huge crowd at the Bullpen enjoyed the game, the environment, and Trojan camaraderie. Many thanks to our Trojan Club hosts Jerry, Bud, Tom, and Shelley. The next away game is September 29 against the Dawgs of UW. Make plans to join us at the Bullpen in Encinitas.

Speaking of making plans and speaking of speaking, now would be a good time to make your reservations for our next football luncheon this Friday, September 21. You’re on the website, so go back to the home page for phone numbers and call in your reservation today. Bill Cunerty is our guest speaker and I’m not sure we’ve ever had a better one. We had a great win in Nebraska, but it wasn’t a perfect game and the PAC-10 schedule presents challenges that Bill will break down for us. If you love football, especially Trojan football, you won’t want to miss Bill’s presentation.

So, we had a good week and we’ve got an even better one coming up. See you at MCRD on Friday, the Coliseum on Saturday, and the Bullpen on the 29th.

Fight On! Beat the Cougars!

Dan Orr
President 2007-2009

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

President's Message (9/10/07)

September 10, 2007

It’s a big week for USC Football as our Mighty Trojans travel to Lincoln, NE to take on the Cornhuskers. It doesn’t get any better than two storied programs in a classic venue. This is where we establish our bonafides for the media and other non-believers. No App State’s on the Trojan schedule!

Please make plans to join the San Diego Trojan Family at the Bullpen in Encinitas this Saturday for a 5:00 p.m. kick-off. Besides Trojan camaraderie we’ll have Trojan merchandise and a raffle for very cool stuff.

If you’re up early and anywhere near Balboa Park our Trojan cross-country team will be participating in the Aztec Invitational. The Women of Troy toe the starting line at 9:00 a.m. from the vicinity of Sixth and Laurel Streets.

Finally, make your reservations today to attend our next Trojan Club Fall Football Luncheon, September 21, featuring the wit and wisdom of Coach Bill Cunerty. If true insight from a coach’s perspective is what you’re looking for, this is the luncheon to attend. We’ll have Idaho and Nebraska under our belts and some idea of what kind of team we are. Bill just retired as head coach of Saddleback College’s football AND golf teams where he is the only coach in history to have won numerous state championships in BOTH sports. He is also co-founder of the Trojan Fantasy Flashback Camp, and holds numerous prep camps for the NFL combine and college camps. Needless to say, he knows all the players, literally and figuratively. Contact Ray Weber at raycweb@aol.com to make your reservations.

That’s it! Balboa Park and the Bullpen this Saturday and Bill Cunerty at MCRD on September 21. Mark your calendars and try to join us.

Fight On! Beat the Huskers!

Dan Orr
President 2007-2009

Tuesday, September 04, 2007

President's Message (9/4/07)

September 4, 2007

Fellow San Diego Trojans,

The first football game of the season is in the books and a win is a win, although maybe not as satisfying for the fans as for the coaches. I don’t pretend to understand all the Xs and Os, but I’m happy to remind you that someone who DOES understand all the Xs and Os will be at our September 21 football luncheon. Bill Cunerty will be here just in the nick of time to explain what was going on in the Idaho game and review the Nebraska game. So, if you want the inside scoop on this year’s Trojan football team, this is the luncheon to attend.

The Trojan Club of San Diego was very active this opening week of Trojan Football. We ran two buses to the Coliseum and Tom Schiff was our host for a large contingent of Trojans at our official game-viewing venue, The Bullpen in Encinitas. Thanks to everyone who organized, hosted, or participated in these events. We still have some room on the buses for the remaining games and the more the merrier at the Bullpen. Look for a big crowd when we gather on September 15 to watch our Mighty Trojans treat Nebraska as though they were Idaho.

Speaking of September 15, if you want to make it a day of Trojan athletics please note that the women’s cross-country team will be participating in the Aztec Invitational that morning. If this is the meet I think it is it takes place in Balboa Park, usually in the morning. The cross-country team comes to San Diego again on October 6 for the UCSD Triton Invitation.

Please keep checking this website as all our events are listed. And, please call past-president Ray Weber and make your reservations for the remaining four fall football lunches. September 21, Bill Cunerty; October 12, Tom Kelly and Craig Fertig; November 2, Rob Preston and Gordon Adams; and November 30, John “JJ” Jackson.

Fight On! Beat the Cornhuskers!

Dan Orr
President 2007-2009