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I am working on the 4th Annual Mike Nelms Thanksgiving Signing Feast. For those of you who don't know, it is an event we put on as a fund raiser/attention getter for the local food bank to help buy turkeys for the holiday season.

We always try to price the autographs in the 10-15 dollar range - so the John Riggins/Art Monks of the world are not in the budget. I look for names that don't usually do the circuit, but are enough of a draw that people want to come out. This year I am hoping to have about 10-12 athletes there. For those of you who are interested, we will also have some of the bikini models (including Sarah for those of you who know what brought me to this message board).

So far, we have booked
Maxie Baughan, Bubba Tyer, Rickie Harris, Reggie Evans and Fred Dean. Of course Mike will also be there.

Last year we had, Sonny Randle (UVA & Cards), Mark Washington (Cowboys), Ron Saul, Doc Walker & Roy Jefferson. The year before that we had Walt Rock, Pat Fischer, Ron McDole, Mike Bragg and Ken Harvey. The first year we had, Charley Casserley, Mark Moseley, Perry Brooks, Darryl Grant and Andre Collins. Of course, ever year Mike Nelms is there.

I am looking for suggestions of names that you guys would like to meet. Most of the 1972 guys are out since I had them at another event this year for Children's Miracle Network. I also try to space some time with guys I have brought in for other events (like the for profits).

It is also easiest if the guys are in the DMV area. You now have the challenge, let's see what you can come up with.:woot:

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Don Warren.

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Wilbur Marshall, Rickey Sanders, Gary Clark, Alvin Walton, Dave Butz and Charles Mann.

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[quote=tryfuhl;718483]Don Warren.[/quote]
We just had Don at a for profit event in Fredericksburg in April. He also crossed my mind, but I think it is to soon.

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[quote=dblanch66;718493]Wilbur Marshall, Rickey Sanders, Gary Clark, Alvin Walton, Dave Butz and Charles Mann.[/quote]

Some interesting names on here. I will have to do a little research for some contact information. I will say we just brought Butz into the same mall on July 3rd for a free event with Dexter, so he won't work. A couple of the other names won't work for other reasons.

Thanks for the ideas, it does help jump start my brain - anyone else?

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is mark moseley around?

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George Starke.
Mark Rypien
Monte Coleman
Chris Hanburger
Joe Bugel

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Charley Taylor, Clint Didier, Joe Washington

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[quote=los panda;718518]is mark moseley around?[/quote]

Yes, Mark was at our first event. I actually talked with him last week. He is scheduled to be out of town the weekend of the event and we tentatively have him scheduled for the next years event.

Great name and keep them coming.

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[quote=FRPLG;718519]George Starke.
Mark Rypien
Monte Coleman
Chris Hanburger
Joe Bugel[/quote]

George Starke was at our 72 Redskins reunion in March. Mark was at the same mall on July 3rd with Butz and Manley. Monte coaches college ball and is not available during the season (even Mike thought of him).

Chris was actually here in May for our follow up event on the 72 Reunion.

Bugel is interesting and will have to do some research.

Keep em coming, you all are definitely being a help.

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[quote=jbcjr14;718522]Charley Taylor, Clint Didier, Joe Washington[/quote]

Charley was just at another event in March down here. Clint is currently running for the senate, so a November event is not in the cards. I talked to Joe early on, and he has a schedule conflict.

Again, Keep em coming. You see why I am in need of help knocking some of the cobwebs free.

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please delete this post

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[quote=Leader In Sports;718545]Yes, Mark was at our first event. I actually talked with him last week. He is scheduled to be out of town the weekend of the event and we tentatively have him scheduled for the next years event.

Great name and keep them coming.[/quote]he's one of my heroes - being the last straight on kicker in the nfl. i've always been a straight on kicker and will be when i try to walk on when i transfer from my current cc to a school with a football program. i need to get my fg range back up to 40-45 yards to have any real chance.

as far as other names; is jim lachey around?

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Joe Jacoby!! Bring him and I will be there.

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[quote=los panda;718552]he's one of my heroes - being the last straight on kicker in the nfl. i've always been a straight on kicker and will be when i try to walk on when i transfer from my current cc to a school with a football program. i need to get my fg range back up to 40-45 yards to have any real chance.

as far as other names; is jim lachey around?[/quote]

Jim Lachey does/did the radio for Ohio State. We brought him in a few years ago. He was a very nice guy. Just have to schedule things with him not during the football season.

I do appreciate the input and please keep it up. I already have 4 more names to work on directly from and from thoughts based on what has been posted.

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[quote=killromo;718557]Joe Jacoby!! Bring him and I will be there.[/quote]
I would love to do another event with Joe. He was on my initial list of guys to go after. He is coaching college ball and I saw he has a game scheduled that day, so there was no point in calling him.

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Just thought I would update you guys. The names you threw out made me think of Ravin Caldwell who has now agreed to do the event. I have also contacted 2 of the other names mentioned and think that I have a pretty good chance at getting at least one of them.

Keep em coming, I really appreciate the help.

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Dexter?

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[quote=Hog1;718634]Dexter?[/quote]

Dexter is a great name. We had him and Dave Butz at a free event in the exact same mall on July 3rd. I will have to wait some time to bring him somewhere else. Mark Rypien was also at the mall on that day, signing autographs for his foundation that helps to honor the memory of his son.

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[quote=Leader In Sports;718636]Dexter is a great name. We had him and Dave Butz at a free event in the exact same mall on July 3rd. I will have to wait some time to bring him somewhere else. Mark Rypien was also at the mall on that day, signing autographs for his foundation that helps to honor the memory of his son.[/quote]

Man Ryp's had a hard life. Good guy. I wish things went better for him.

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[quote=Leader In Sports;718468]I am working on the 4th Annual Mike Nelms Thanksgiving Signing Feast. For those of you who don't know, it is an event we put on as a fund raiser/attention getter for the local food bank to help buy turkeys for the holiday season.

We always try to price the autographs in the 10-15 dollar range - so the John Riggins/Art Monks of the world are not in the budget. I look for names that don't usually do the circuit, but are enough of a draw that people want to come out. This year I am hoping to have about 10-12 athletes there. For those of you who are interested, we will also have some of the bikini models (including [B]Sarah[/B] for those of you who know what brought me to this message board).

So far, we have booked
Maxie Baughan, Bubba Tyer, Rickie Harris, Reggie Evans and Fred Dean. Of course Mike will also be there.

Last year we had, Sonny Randle (UVA & Cards), Mark Washington (Cowboys), Ron Saul, Doc Walker & Roy Jefferson. The year before that we had Walt Rock, Pat Fischer, Ron McDole, Mike Bragg and Ken Harvey. The first year we had, Charley Casserley, Mark Moseley, Perry Brooks, Darryl Grant and Andre Collins. Of course, ever year Mike Nelms is there.

I am looking for suggestions of names that you guys would like to meet. Most of the 1972 guys are out since I had them at another event this year for Children's Miracle Network. I also try to space some time with guys I have brought in for other events (like the for profits).

It is also easiest if the guys are in the DMV area. You now have the challenge, let's see what you can come up with.:woot:[/quote]
For this thread to gain traction you need to post a pic of Sarah in that bikini.

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[quote=firstdown;718643]For this thread to gain traction you need to post a pic of Sarah in that bikini.[/quote]


OK, hopefully this works. Sarah is actually supposed to come by on Tuesday and we are going to shoot a short video promoting the calendar. Remember, this is not really the thread for the event though. This thread is to get some names out there for me to look into. The title is wrong for the event - and WAY to early.

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Kurt Gouveia

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[quote=davy;718650]Kurt Gouveia[/quote]
hmmmm - Interesting suggestion. Let me research that one a bit.

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Ricky Ervings, Monte Coleman, Chip Lohmiller, Rickey Sanders, James Thrash?,

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Double Post. Sorry.

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[quote=skinsWill;718680]Ricky Ervings, Monte Coleman, Chip Lohmiller, Rickey Sanders, James Thrash?,[/quote]

A couple of good names that should be in the thought process - thanks for the input - keep em coming please.

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Neal Olkewicz would be awesome, I know that he's still in the area

Mike Bass? Pat Fischer?

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[quote=tryfuhl;718735]Neal Olkewicz would be awesome, I know that he's still in the area

Mike Bass? Pat Fischer?[/quote]

Neal is unavailable on that day. Both Mike and Pat were at our 72 Reunion for the Children's Miracle Network in March at the exact same mall. I usually do a couple of things a year with Pat, so I am sure I will have him somewhere else soon.

Keep em coming please.

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tryfuhl,

I responded to your pm, but it doesn't look like it went through - did you receive a response about the event in Waldorf?

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Yep sure did. Thanks! Will reply shortly.

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Timmy Smith? We DO appreciate his one big game. :D


Kelvin Bryant, George Rogers, Alvin Walton, Darryl Grant, Jeff Bostic, Ali Haji-Sheikh, George Starke (Original Hog), Charlie Brown, Rich Milot, Ralieigh MacKenzie, Chip Lohmiller (our last capable kicker), Andre Collins (I see him doing a LOT of shows), Terry Orr, Martin Mayhew...

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[quote=Buster;719338]Timmy Smith? We DO appreciate his one big game. :D


Kelvin Bryant, George Rogers, Alvin Walton, Darryl Grant, Jeff Bostic, Ali Haji-Sheikh, George Starke (Original Hog), Charlie Brown, Rich Milot, Ralieigh MacKenzie, Chip Lohmiller (our last capable kicker), Andre Collins (I see him doing a LOT of shows), Terry Orr, Martin Mayhew...[/quote]

A couple of interesting names. Some have done events for us recently and a couple are actually guys who are already in the mix. Charlie Brown was originally going to do the event but then called with a schedule conflict. We will probably get him next year. There are also a couple of good names in there I hadn't thought of.

Thanks for the suggestions - keep em coming.

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Gerald Riggs, Monte Coleman, Brad Edwards, Raleigh Mackenzie

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[quote=davy;718650]Kurt Gouveia[/quote]
I have been working hard on this event along with my other events. As a direct result of this post, I tracked down Kurt. Just a few minutes ago he committed to doing the event on November 6th. It is not even up on my website but will be very soon.

Thanks for all of the help guys. I am still working hard on adding a few more guys to this event and am always open to suggestions.

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^ Good job.

It's Gouveia an assistant coach somewhere? I swear I saw him at a preseason game. I'm thinking 49ers...

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[quote=Buster;733898]^ Good job.

It's Gouveia an assistant coach somewhere? I swear I saw him at a preseason game. I'm thinking 49ers...[/quote]

I did not ask him what he is doing for a living, but I do know that most people that are coaching are not available for this event because of schedule conflicts.

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[quote=Leader In Sports;733879]I have been working hard on this event along with my other events. As a direct result of this post, I tracked down Kurt. Just a few minutes ago he committed to doing the event on November 6th. It is not even up on my website but will be very soon.

Thanks for all of the help guys. I am still working hard on adding a few more guys to this event and am always open to suggestions.[/quote]

sweet

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Hey, what happened to you, I thought you wanted to meet Sarah last Sunday?

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[quote=Leader In Sports;733991]Hey, what happened to you, I thought you wanted to meet Sarah last Sunday?[/quote]

I was actually coming in here to mention that, sorry I missed you guys. Thought that I was ending up going to the game so had to get things arranged.. didn't find out till after 5 that the person was backing out. I was at home lining up tickets. She'll still be around for the next one right? haha