A friend in Dale, a friend indeed

[morgan n' 7]

I thought this was kinda cool. (Sorry if this has been posted)

BEST RADIO CONVERSATIONS



As the race neared a close, Dale Jr.'s mind began to wander to college football during multiple yellow flag periods.

Dale Jr: (lap 315, yellow flag) "Anybody know if the Gamecocks beat Georgia tonight?"
Hmiel: "No, but we can find out... (several laps later)Georgia 17, the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, 15..."
Dale Jr: "Damn. I thought they were gonna win that game. They missed a field goal and an extra point so that hurts. But it's pretty good against Georgia. They're a good team..."
http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/story/4859716

[Hotspur]

I'd like to see any of the above in a special USC Gamecocks edition paint scheme!

[palmettogirlusc]

and that my friends, is why i'm a Jr. fan.....:D

[BJ77USC]

I'd like to see any of the above in a special USC Gamecocks edition paint scheme!

Like Florida & Florida State's (http://www.gatorsnolesracing.com/gatorsnoles/Default.asp)?

[gamecockdeke]

I think I remember someone posting something about a usc racing team. does anyone have any info on this?

[USCKEN]

http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/story/4859716

READ DOWN!!!:thumbsup:

[purebredcock]

elliot sadler is also a gamecock

[cockyhoskins]

Here it is:

Dale Jr praising the Gamecocks (http://www.firstnameforum.com/junior.wmv)

Thanks 5!

[theuscerock]

nice
been a fan of his since he first started..
quick story....
Back in 2001 when I was a Pike at USC...we had Carolina Regionals and he was supposed to be an honorary Pike and we had a whole cerimony set up for it, but the week before Sr. was lost at Daytona...so we were unable to do it that weekend. But he is a good friend of a bunch of my Pike brothers at UNC-C since that is where he grew up, but I have known for a couple years that USC was the team he followed, cause most of his friends were UNC or CU fans growing up and he wanted to be different.

[cockyhoskins]

Anyone see this on Dale Jr's website:


Monday, Oct. 24
Yo! I’m back from Martinsville, which on Sunday was NASCAR’s version of a rowdy mosh pit – beatin’, bangin’, raisin’ hell and having a good time. It’s what I refer to as a “charity� race, because you can bet the local charities and non-profit organizations – having seen the carnage and aftermath of 19 cautions – were lining up their requests for scrapped sheet metal. Seeing as how we were involved in two wrecks and even a pit-road “bumping� incident, I’m sure we had a few pieces to contribute to the cause. Anyway, we survived, we had a good time doing it, and if that wasn’t enough, I was given a really cool piece of memorabilia Sunday morning at the Budweiser hospitality appearance – an authentic University of South Carolina football helmet, signed by head coach Steve Spurrier. I’ve always been a big Spurrier fan, even before he coached the Washington Redskins. I’ve had the opportunity of meeting him a couple of times, and he’s always been really cool. So when Mark Bennett, a longtime Bud guy, presented me with the helmet, I was really pumped. And if you were in the garage on Sunday before the race, you might’ve seen the helmet resting on top of the Bud car as it went through inspection. Yep, that’s mine! To Mark, thanks again for the helmet.

[USCya]

Anyone see this on Dale Jr's website:

CH I wonder if we could see Dale Jr. sporting an Block C on his car in one race?

[USCya]

I have seen it in some races that the sponsor of the car would be from several universities. Could you imagine the pub that would give to the Carolina? Darlington would be a great place for that to happen... Ithink there is still a race to be run there this year.

[banks4USC]

Every news cast had it in the sports part...He was there to have fun and support DAle Jr. I suppose. Most of you know Jr. is a Cock fan.

[cockyhoskins]

This was just sent to me by a buddy. Taken yesterday:

http://www.cockytalk.com/junior.jpg

[USCFAN]

CH, I have always followed racing and have been a Earnhardt Sr. and Jr. fan forever, and this is the coolest thing I have ever seen. I know I speak for all Jr./Gamecock fans when I say this .........but THANK YOU!!!!

[gamecockfan77]

Great pic.....Also one sidenote, Matt Boreland (Crew Chief for Ryan Newman) is a USC grad.....There was a bet a few years back and I cant remember what the bet was, but if Newman won the bet Boreland had to wear the Cocky suit on the pit box during raceday......Newman didn't win the bet.

[cockyhoskins]

From Jr's website journal:

"How cool is this: Early last week Coach Joe Gibbs stopped by my motorcoach to give me a bag full of Redskins stuff, one of which was a helmet used in an actual game (not sure by who, but who cares). I couldn’t believe it. I was on cloud-9, just like a kid on Christmas morning. Joe Gibbs is my hero, and perhaps the coolest human being on earth! But it gets better – On Sunday, Coach Steve Spurrier of South Carolina came by to wish me luck in the 500. He brought his wife and son with him. After chatting for a few minutes, he drops a big gym bag on the ground and says, “Here’s a little gift.” I opened it up, and it’s full of Gamecocks hats, visors and – yes – a #8 jersey with “Earnhardt Jr.” on the back of it. Man, that’s awesome. A guy shouldn’t get this lucky in one week, but I did and I’m extremely grateful. Thanks Coach Gibbs and Coach Spurrier!"

[Spurticus]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Gamecocks Getting some props from one of the biggest names in NASCAR! Gotta love that. Maybe we can get Jr. to do some guest apperances in the booth with Suggs and Ellis during the games this year.

[cockyhoskins]

Anyone see his car for this weekend:

http://msn.foxsports.com/id/5538766_7_2.gif

[TheCock81]

UH OH!!!! Hes startin to look like daddy.....hope he'll start winnin like #3, GREAT PICK, thanks CH

[blackdeath05]

UH OH!!!! Hes startin to look like daddy.....hope he'll start winnin like #3, GREAT PICK, thanks CH

yeah, but he is only using that car this weekend.....its a tribute for his dads bday that just passed........


CH what is JR website?

[statboy8]

That is an awesome car. I can't wait to see that car in VICTORY LANE on Sunday.

[cockyhoskins]

Earnhardt to honor dad with replica car

By JENNA FRYER, Associated Press
Last updated: 9:06 p.m., Tuesday, April 25, 2006

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- One object in any NASCAR driver's rearview mirror that may have appeared closer than it actually was: Dale Earnhardt's black No. 3 Chevrolet.

Especially if "The Intimidator" was gaining.
Gentlemen, start your trembling. There's an Earnhardt back in black.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. will mark his late father's birthday this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway by driving a likeness of the No. 3 car his father made famous.
Junior's trademark red Chevy will be painted predominantly black, with white lettering and silver and red stripes. Junior will still use his No. 8 -- his father's No. 3 has not been on the track since his 2001 death.
"The car looks good, it's a cool way to honor my dad," Earnhardt said Tuesday. "It's going to be a lot of fun to be behind the wheel of that car, and see the reaction it gets from other drivers on the track."
The tribute is part of a larger salute at Dale Earnhardt Inc., which is celebrating Earnhardt's Thursday night induction into the Motorsports Hall of Fame, his overall accomplishments at Talladega and his 55th birthday, which would have been Saturday.
All three DEI cars will have the same paint scheme, which Junior views as an appropriate celebration of the seven-time champion. He seemed uncomfortable in February marking the five-year anniversary of his father's death, but birthdays bring happier memories.
"His birthday is something I do enjoy pointing out or celebrating or recognizing because that was always a lot of fun with him," Junior said. "When he was getting a little older we was always thinking about what his real age was. There's some things that come and go without a blink of an eye. But there are other things that come and go that you want to point out and you want to recognize and you do appreciate."
Junior's car will be the most dramatic of the three DEI entries. After all, it's at Talladega and Daytona -- the two biggest and fastest tracks in NASCAR -- where Junior bears the closest resemblance to his father.
Dale Earnhardt was the greatest at restrictor-plate racing, especially at Talladega, where he scored 10 wins and notched the 76th and final victory of his career in October 2000.
Junior inherited the skill required to work the draft. He has five victories at Talladega and two at Daytona.
But none compare to his father's last victory, when he charged from 18th place with five laps to go to cross the finish line first.
"I was running second thinking I was in a position to try to get me a win, and I can see him and his line formed on the outside coming up, getting closer and closer," Junior said. "Every time I look in the mirror, he'd moved up a few more feet toward us and was coming on. So everybody was sort of in a panic mode as if, `Wait a minute now, this thing ain't playing out like we had in mind.'"
Junior said drives like that Talladega victory were the ones his father cherished.
"He would do all kinds of stuff like that, make big comebacks or big, great saves or just crazy passes," Junior remembered. "Everybody always said he could do a lot of things with a race car a lot of other people couldn't. He'd take pride in those things personally.
"Never would get out and jump up and down and brag about it. But when it was all said and done and over with, and everybody went home, he would take pride in doing those things. I think that comeback was one he really, really enjoyed."

[cockyhoskins]

http://www.dalejr.com/

[cockyhoskins]

LIKE MANY NASCAR drivers, Dale Earnhardt is a fan of college and pro football. Dale Jarrett follows North Carolina football, and Jeff Burton is a huge N.C. State fan. Earnhardt’s allegiance goes with whatever team Steve Spurrier is coaching.
This past October, as Earnhardt climbed into his No. 8 Chevrolet before the Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 in Atlanta, he believed the stars were aligned for him to win.
“It would be a good day,� Earnhardt said to his crew. “Spurrier had a good win yesterday. That was awesome. South Carolina beat the Tennessee boys. My sister (Kelley) had a brand new baby girl Saturday morning at 11:37. So it’s been a good weekend so far.�
While adhering to caution flags during the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond this past September, Earnhardt constantly checked with his crew for updates on USC’s game that day at Georgia.
On the Saturday of qualifying for the Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix, Earnhardt sat in front of his laptop, pounding the refresh button as he followed USC’s victory over Florida on the Internet.
“I was so happy to see Steve take that job,� Earnhardt says of Spurrier and USC, “and I just continue to watch each week and hope that he can continue to improve that team.�
A mutual admiration exists between Earnhardt and Spurrier. It is a relationship that began from afar, and during the past couple of years has developed into a friendship. Spurrier says it has to do with their shared love of athletics.
“I love competition,� Spurrier says in a mild understatement. “People who compete, we all admire other guys who compete, who do it the right way. We’re all in the same business as competitors.�
As with many who grew up in North Carolina, Earnhardt became a fan of the Washington Redskins. For reasons he can’t explain, Earnhardt also began following Florida and Florida State in the college ranks. The more he watched, the more he liked the coaching styles of Spurrier and Florida State coach Bobby Bowden.
“I definitely enjoyed both of their offenses and how high-powered they were,� Earnhardt says. “I liked Steve’s kind of go-for-the-throat style of coaching. I feel like that’s how you should play every sport, and he’s a good inspiration for me.�
Spurrier also took a liking to Earnhardt. Upon hearing while at Florida that Earnhardt was a fan of his, Spurrier sent Earnhardt several autographed footballs. While admittedly not much of a racing fan, still began to follow Earnhardt’s travails on the track.
When Spurrier left Florida in 2002 for the Washington Redskins, well, there could not have been a bigger fan than Earnhardt. With no team to follow when Spurrier sat out the 2004 season, Earnhardt was thrilled to jump on the USC bandwagon this past season.
Kerry Tharp, the former USC sports information director and now the director of communications for NASCAR competition, invited Spurrier to attend the Pepsi 400 last July in Daytona while Spurrier was vacationing in nearby Crescent Beach, Fla.
“You want to meet any of the drivers?� Tharp remembers asking Spurrier.
“I’d like to meet Dale Jr.,� Tharp recalls Spurrier saying. “I’ve always liked the way he drives.�
The two talked outside Earnhardt’s trailer in the Daytona infield for about 15 minutes. At one point, Earnhardt told Spurrier he no longer had a college football team to follow.
“Well, you do now,� Tharp recalls Spurrier saying. “You can follow the Gamecocks.�
Shortly thereafter, Earnhardt sent Spurrier a helmet that he wore in one race, and Spurrier reciprocated by sending Earnhardt a USC helmet. Then Spurrier again attended a race, this time the Daytona 500 in February.
The two talked about USC’s surprising season, and Tharp says Earnhardt was well versed in the names of USC players, particularly that of running back Mike Davis. This time, Spurrier brought along USC shirts, hats and a jersey No. 8 with Earnhardt’s name emblazoned on the back.
Upon his arrival in Columbia, Spurrier said he needed to land a couple of big-name recruits and others would follow because USC would become “a cool place� to play football.
In Earnhardt, Spurrier landed a big-name fan for USC. And, of the USC jersey that he has worn on a couple of occasions, Earnhardt says, “it’s cool.�

http://www.charlotte.com/mld/observer/news/local/states/south_carolina/counties/york/14588315.htm

[GamecockRocker]

nice article

[cockyhoskins]

This past October, as Earnhardt climbed into his No. 8 Chevrolet before the Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 in Atlanta, he believed the stars were aligned for him to win.
“It would be a good day,� Earnhardt said to his crew. “Spurrier had a good win yesterday. That was awesome. South Carolina beat the Tennessee boys. My sister (Kelley) had a brand new baby girl Saturday morning at 11:37. So it’s been a good weekend so far.�

Video of the quote from the video page (http://www.firstnameforum.com/junior.wmv)

[SangareeCrew]

I saw this in this morning's The State. They had the same picture that was up on here a long time back, with Dale Jr. holding up the #8 Cocks jersey (apologies to Fred Bennett)

[cockyhoskins]

You can see the old Dale Jr. Thread here:

http://www.cockytalk.com/showthread.php?t=4831

http://www.cockytalk.com/junior.jpg

[SangareeCrew]

Video of the quote from the video page (http://www.firstnameforum.com/junior.wmv)

WORD! This just enforces little E's position as the shiz-nit of Nascar drivers!!

Clemson, you can have the Rainbow Warrior!!! I hear he's Jad's favorite driver!!!:lol: :rotfl:

[ewjake]

WORD! This just enforces little E's position as the shiz-nit of Nascar drivers!!

Clemson, you can have the Rainbow Warrior!!! I hear he's Jad's favorite driver!!!:lol: :rotfl:


:lol: :lol: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[scgirlinky]

You can see the old Dale Jr. Thread here:

http://www.cockytalk.com/showthread.php?t=4831

http://www.cockytalk.com/junior.jpg


:lust:

[morgan n' 7]

That's a great article.:thumbsup:

[Cuck Flemson]

Great article CH!

[CockRoche]

Makes me think Morris has been perusing Cockytalk.

[gotrice?]

I just know that even though I don't like racing I will be pulling for Earnhardt Jr. to win every race.

[GamecockRocker]

This, plus the Bud girls buying me 2 beers at the Nascar Cafe Saturday during the race have me likeing Jr. alot more lately :lol:

[SangareeCrew]

This, plus the Bud girls buying me 2 beers at the Nascar Cafe Saturday during the race have me likeing Jr. alot more lately :lol:

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :clap: :clap:

[scgirlinky]

Dale Jarrett follows North Carolina football

didn't Dale Jarrett go to USC on a golf scholarship? seems like I've read that somewhere

[JoeCock]

Just wondering, shouldn't He (Morris) or They (The State) have given someone "Credit" for using the photo.

But I'm no expert, just an "Ordinary Joe".

[RGHoskins]

That rocks. And I already liked the bastid!

[cockyhoskins]

Spurrier attends Pepsi 400, says he's a fan of Dale Earnhardt Jr.

The Associated Press


South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier attended his second consecutive Pepsi 400 on Saturday and said he has become a fan of Dale Earnhardt Jr.
"I've talked to him briefly before some of the races the last couple years," Spurrier said. "For some reason, when I was coaching at Florida, he like the way we played or whatever. I sent some autographed footballs and he sent some autographed stuff He sort of pulls for the Gamecocks (now) from what I hear, so I sort of pull for him."
Spurrier also said he admired the way Tony Stewart drives and added that his youngest son was a big Jeff Gordon fan. "Just watching these guys go at it on the race track is exciting," Spurrier said

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/motorsports/14949548.htm

[cockyhoskins]

Another Junior fan
South Carolina (http://www.gainesville.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?template=wiki&text=South_Carolina) coach Steve Spurrier attended his second consecutive Pepsi 400 and said he has become a fan of Dale Earnhardt Jr.

"I've talked to him briefly before some of the races the last couple years," Spurrier said. "For some reason, when I was coaching at Florida, he liked the way we played or whatever. I sent some autographed footballs and he sent some autographed stuff. ... He sort of pulls for the Gamecocks (now) from what I hear, so I sort of pull for him."

Spurrier also said he admired the way Tony Stewart drives and added that his youngest son was a big Jeff Gordon fan.

"Just watching these guys go at it on the racetrack is exciting," Spurrier said.

http://www.gainesville.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060702/GATORS01/207020352/-1/sports

[gamecockpride]

"..Dale was offered a golf scholarship (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scholarship) by the University of South Carolina (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_South_Carolina), but he turned it down because he "didn't really care for schooling"."

Thats from wikipedia.

[Teamoney]

Junebugggggggg.
that is cool that those two are good friends. good news for USC.

[MauldinCock87]

"..Dale was offered a golf scholarship (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scholarship) by the University of South Carolina (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_South_Carolina), but he turned it down because he "didn't really care for schooling"."

Thats from wikipedia.

see, thats what im talkin about. bill gates didnt get a college education...and hes americas richest man. dale jarrett didnt go to college and hes a multi millionaire, hall of famer NASCAR driver. screw this, im not goin to USC either this fall. haha.

[willy]

A very good article CH. Enjoyable to read.

:swingcoc::swingcoc::swingcoc::swingcoc::swingcoc: :swingcoc::swingcoc::swingcoc::swingcoc:

[Scranton Tiger]

Dale Earnhardt Sr. was a high school drop out. Before he past away, he had a seat on the NY Stock Exchange. It's not always as important where you get your education as it is what you do with the education you have.

[Cock Landers]

I have some pictures we took of Spurrier at Daytona earlier in the month. How do I post them?

[cockyhoskins]

Send them to me CL! Glad to see you on the board!

[AtlGAMECOCK]

I just recently have come across this short article.
http://homepage.mac.com/team8publicity/blogwavestudio/LH20041007104546/LHA20051109124125/Media/LHA20051109124125_5_TN.jpg (http://homepage.mac.com/team8publicity/blogwavestudio/LH20041007104546/LHA20051109124125/index.html#)TRASH TALK
Dale Jr.'s support for Steve Spurrier and the South Carolina Gamecocks has gone dirty. He's trash-talking now. Perhaps it was sheer luck that Junior met famed fisherman and avid Tennessee fan Bill Dance the day after the Gamecocks stunned the Vols 16-15 in Knoxville, but Junior didn't let the opportunity go to waste. Extending a handshake as he crossed the stage at driver introductions at Atlanta, Junior leaned in and said, "That's too bad Spurrier had to beat up on your boys like that!" The big ol' slimy grin on Junior's face was enough to show Bill Dance that the comment was absolutely soaked with sarcasm.

[cockytop]

that so awesome never like bill dance anyways...he always caught more fish than me

[willy]

I just recently have come across this short article.
http://homepage.mac.com/team8publicity/blogwavestudio/LH20041007104546/LHA20051109124125/Media/LHA20051109124125_5_TN.jpg (http://homepage.mac.com/team8publicity/blogwavestudio/LH20041007104546/LHA20051109124125/index.html#)TRASH TALK
Dale Jr.'s support for Steve Spurrier and the South Carolina Gamecocks has gone dirty. He's trash-talking now. Perhaps it was sheer luck that Junior met famed fisherman and avid Tennessee fan Bill Dance the day after the Gamecocks stunned the Vols 16-15 in Knoxville, but Junior didn't let the opportunity go to waste. Extending a handshake as he crossed the stage at driver introductions at Atlanta, Junior leaned in and said, "That's too bad Spurrier had to beat up on your boys like that!" The big ol' slimy grin on Junior's face was enough to show Bill Dance that the comment was absolutely soaked with sarcasm.

That is nice to know that the Gamecocks have support among the nascar taters as well.

[PittCock]

I'd love to see Junior go out first tonight and miss the chase.
JMO

[SangareeCrew]

I'd love to see Junior go out first tonight and miss the chase.
JMO

Keep wishing, NO way that will happen

See ya in the chase!!! GO JUNIOR!!!!:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[SangareeCrew]

Yep, just as I predicted....a 2nd place finish for Spurrier's most famous fan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO JUNIOR!!!!

[Scranton Tiger]

Originally Posted by PittCock
I'd love to see Junior go out first tonight and miss the chase.
Let me guess PittCock. Are you a fan of Peter Puffer and his side kick (AKA Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson)?

[cack]

this isn't a NASCAR thread ... take the talk to The Locker Room

[Spurticus]

. . . . . possibly tomorrow on his weekly Call-In Show broadcasted from the Wild Wings Cafe off of Clemson Road.
We've heard a strong rumor today that this may be in the works. This hasn't been confirmed by local media or the University "that we're aware of" so this could be just one of those deals that fell through due to schedule conflict ect. . . but there is a possibility.

[kittylitter]

That would be soooooo cool!

[McLovin]

If it was really happening I would hope they get the word out soon...otherwise theres no point.

[GamecockSeven]

Is there going to be a Thursday night call-in show too?

[RY4N]

i may have a job there soon, actually
and spurrier will be in every thursday, right?

[Gamecockfreak]

wait i thought the show was on thursday night?

[Cuck Flemson]

My brother lives in Columbia and he said he heard it on the radio. It is tomorrow.

[GamecockSeven]

I know it was on Tuesday last week but I thought that was because of the Thursday night game...?

[GamecockSeven]

From USCSports.com:


COACH SPURRIER'S WEEKLY CALL-IN SHOW
In 2006, yhe weekly call-in shows will air from 7-8 p.m. on the flagship station of the Gamecocks, WTCB-FM (106.7 FM), on WISW-AM (1320), on Gamecock radio affiliates throughout the state and over the internet at www.uscsports.com (http://www.uscsports.com). Former Gamecock quarterback standout and the play-by-play voice of Gamecock Football, Todd Ellis, returns as the host of the Steve Spurrier Radio Call-in Show.

The show will take place each week from one of the Columbia area Wild Wing Café locations, including Columbiana Place in Harbison, the Village at Sandhill and opening soon in The Vista in downtown Columbia. Wild Wing Café, which is South Carolina's home for the best wings south of Buffalo, has 12 locations in the Palmetto State. The restaurant will also serve as the home for the Dave Odom Basketball and Ray Tanner Baseball shows this year.

Here is the schedule for the first four Steve Spurrier Call-In Shows:

August 24 - Harbison, 7 p.m.
August 29 - Village at Sand Hills, 7 p.m.
Sept. 7 - Village at Sand Hills, 7 p.m.
Sept. 14 - Harbison, 7 p.m.

[Spurticus]

I do think the shows are on Thursdays. I think the Tuesday broadcast last week was because the game was on Thursday night.

[SangareeCrew]

^ my B cack.

[Carolinagirl88]

Is (he) Jr. supposed to be there in person or just via telephone??? They race at Richmond this week so it's possible....but he also has his own talk show on XM Thursdays at 7:30...hmmmm.... Somebody let me know if you have more info...thanks!

[nc_cocky_2001]

It is for DJr's XM show.

[bgallup]

IM not sure about this year but last year all the shows were on Wed. night!

[Carolinagirl88]

thanks nc cocky 2001!

[GamecockFan7689]

IM not sure about this year but last year all the shows were on Wed. night!

Are you sure? I could have sworn they were weekly on Thursday nights in past years.

[cockyPI1]

Wed. for sure.

[GamecockFan7689]

Wed. for sure.

I just looked it up on USCSports.com and it says it was Thursdays last year. Here is the link. http://uscsports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082505aab.html

[CarbonCrew]

I just looked it up on USCSports.com and it says it was Thursdays last year. Here is the link. http://uscsports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082505aab.html

What's the link for the online streaming of the call-in show? I thought I had it bookmarked. :mad:

[cockyhoskins]

http://www.learfield.com/spurrierpodcast/

[GamecockFan7689]

What's the link for the online streaming of the call-in show? I thought I had it bookmarked. :mad:

Here you go. Just choose which one you want to listen to http://sports.yahoo.com/top/collegebroadcast/teams/sbf

Edit: CH beat me to it. You can use this link as well too.

[taterhater]

Jr. will be there tonite (tue) it will be taped for the thur show, he is then going to hang out down in the vista afterwards..................

[garnetandblackvisor]

If anyone has XM, could you tell us about the conversation after Jrs. show. Thanks and Go Cocks!

[Zee]

WIS just did a little segment about it. They (WIS) interviewed Jr. while he was at WIld Wings and asked him what he thought about the UGA game and he talked about it a bit. I am sure someone can dig up that video somewhere.

[cockyhoskins]

Earnhardt Jr., Spurrier Friends, Admirers


POSTED: 4:12 pm EDT September 6, 2006

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Turns out two of the most popular sports names in South Carolina are pretty good friends, as well.
South Carolina football coach Steve Spurrier is a big fan of NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. while Junior has become a huge fan of the Gamecocks.
The two got together Tuesday night when Spurrier took time from preparing for No. 12 Georgia on Saturday to be a guest on Earnhardt Jr.'s satellite radio show.
"I'm a big fan of Steve's and pretty much the Gamecocks," Earnhardt Jr. said.
Spurrier wasn't always much of a race fan. However, after former South Carolina athletic spokesman Kerry Tharp took a job with NASCAR in 2005, Tharp asked Spurrier if he wanted to visit the Nextel Cup race at Daytona International Speedway, the Pepsi 400, in July of that year.
"I'd like to meet Dale Jr.," Tharp remembered the coach saying.
The two hit it off immediately, although neither had to do much work to connect.
Earnhardt Jr. said he'd always admired Spurrier and was gleeful when the coach left Florida to coach Earnhardt's favorite NFL team, the Washington Redskins.
"If I had researched the situation," Spurrier told Earnhardt, "I might've gone to a different (NFL) team. But I did like everybody else, I went with the guy who gave me the most money."
Taping for the radio show, to be aired at a later date, was packed at the Wild Wing Cafe northeast of campus, split between those wearing Gamecock caps and shirts and those with Earnhardt's No. 8 or racing logos.
Fans cheered Junior's entrance, then yelled even louder for Spurrier. Earnhardt Jr. wore a Carolina cap. "How y'all like that hat Dale's got on?" Spurrier shouted and the fans screamed again.
The two have sent knickknacks to each other, too. Earnhardt Jr. gave Spurrier one of his racing helmets, while Spurrier gave Earnhardt Jr. a South Carolina football helmet.
Spurrier also was at the Daytona 500 and the Pepsi 400 in Daytona again this year.
Tharp said Earnhardt Jr. wanted Spurrier on his weekly radio show, "Unrestricted," which is broadcast on XM Radio. So Earnhardt's people spoke with Tharp at Bristol Motor Speedway last month and Tharp called Spurrier, who agreed to appear only if the taping could be held later in the evening after he finished football duties.
Tharp says Earnhardt Jr. follows South Carolina games when possible on the Internet. "He's become quite a fan," Tharp said.
One of the things Spurrier says he enjoyed the most about racing the was the reliance on teams. "When drivers win a big race, they all start hugging their crew members," Spurrier said.
Earnhardt asked Spurrier if there were any other Nextel Cup drivers he pulled for. Spurrier said his youngest son, Scotty, likes Jeff Gordon, bringing several boos from the crowd. "I think his girlfriend makes him," the coach said.
"I guess that's the way it goes sometimes," Earnhardt Jr. said.

http://www.wsoctv.com/sports/9798705/detail.html

[SangareeCrew]

The Steve Spurrier/Dale Jr. alliance is the best one known to man.

GO JUNIOR! GO COCKS!!!!:wink: :clap:

[dshocker]

Man I would kill for a picture of Jr with a Gamecock hat on. Everybody keep their eyes open. Please post one if you can find it. Thanks.

[Cuck Flemson]

And for those that have not seen this on the Video page:

Dale Jr loves the Cocks

[Cuck Flemson]

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/8087/steveandjrci4.jpg (http://imageshack.us/?x=my6&myref=http://imageshack.us/)

[Cuck Flemson]

http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/4612/dalejractionrd7.jpg (http://imageshack.us/?x=my6&myref=http://load.imageshack.us/)

[firefighter4USC]

i would love to see him get rid of the bud symbols on his car for some Gamecock and usc ones....someone who is good at photoshop should hook us up with a preview...

[SangareeMike]

This is an awesome article. I wish I had known about the taping, I would have loved to have been there. Very cool to have two of my favorite sports personalities be friends.

P.S. However, Scotty Spurrier needs to grow a set and choose a driver for himself, hopefully one a little less GHEY than Jeff "FLAMER" Gordon.

[Cuck Flemson]

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/7052/dalejrincartm9.jpg (http://imageshack.us/?x=my6&myref=http://imageshack.us/)

[Cuck Flemson]

http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/5175/dalejrandelliottdg8.jpg (http://imageshack.us/?x=my6&myref=http://imageshack.us/)

[Cuck Flemson]

http://img486.imageshack.us/img486/3537/dalejrupcloseil8.jpg (http://imageshack.us/?x=my6&myref=http://load.imageshack.us/)

[Cuck Flemson]

I am a huge Nascar Fan. I have tons of pics. Hope you like the few of Jr. I took all the pics except for the one of Spurrier and Jr. That one is compliments of CockyHoskins!

:thumbsup:

[rnecavs07]

my ex sent me a pic of spurrier and jr at wild wings...she works there...if i can find out how to get it on the comp ill post it

[SangareeCrew]

http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/4612/dalejractionrd7.jpg (http://imageshack.us/?x=my6&myref=http://load.imageshack.us/)

:bow: :bow: :bow:

Great pics Cuck! I'm enjoying them!:wink:

[Cuck Flemson]

Man I would kill for a picture of Jr with a Gamecock hat on. Everybody keep their eyes open. Please post one if you can find it. Thanks.

Here you go. You can thank Spurticus. :thumbsup:

http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/5278/jrdk4.jpg

[CofC Cock]

Here is one from Fox sports


I couldn't get it to copy, but there is a picture on Fox sports in the article

[Cocksman]

my new favorite racer

[dshocker]

Here is one from Fox sports


I couldn't get it to copy, but there is a picture on Fox sports in the article

Here ya go. Not a good picture for the hat, but it is better than nothing.

[willy]

i would love to see him get rid of the bud symbols on his car for some Gamecock and usc ones....someone who is good at photoshop should hook us up with a preview...

Yes that would be very nice.

[Drunkeneskimofo]

Never seen a Carolina hat like that before, anybody got a better pic of it? Or know what kind of hat it is?

[cockyhoskins]

http://www.wistv.com/Global/category.asp?C=1685&nav=menu36_5

[thecarolina1]

Not very good, but took about 5 minutes and put this together to get an idea about how a Gamecock #8 may look....


http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g70/thecarolina1/dalejractionrd7a.jpg

[Cuck Flemson]

Not very good, but took about 5 minutes and put this together to get an idea about how a Gamecock #8 may look....


http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g70/thecarolina1/dalejractionrd7a.jpg

:thumbsup: :wink:

[RY4N]

dale jr. hit on my best friends sister
haha, she works at wild wings, and after the show, they rented out a nearby bar, and jr.'s rep's had the numbers of all the wild wings workers and they called her to come over
she said he's pretty short
ahah, i'd imagine it was a little awkward

not relevant, but, i thought i'd share
ahah

[Cockholio]

I hope this is the right forum. Dale Jr. was on the Speedvision set with Hammond and Elliot Sadler, and he was wearing a black "Carolina" hat. Had a garnet palmetto tree on the hood, and had what appeared to be Steve Spurrier "Signature" on the side. Very cool! I've got to have one of those hats! Anybody w/any info on how to get one will be appreciated.

[JeffW]

Yeah, I saw that too. Pretty cool. Can't wait for the FREAKIN GAME tommorrow.

[garnet4ever]

what show was that on Speedvision

[Cockholio]

what show was that on Speedvision

I can't remember what the formal name of the show is. It's the show that they always do at whatever track they happen to be racing at. Usual guys on the show are Hammond, McReynolds, and sometimes DW. They have Nextel cup drivers on as guests to discuss the upcoming race and what-not. They always have a crowd of the local "Yahoos" holding up home made signs in the background. Jr. was discussing his radio show and how they do it, the whole time wearing our hat. Says they usually set up on an old couch with a cooler full of beer and tape the show in about 1-1/2 hours. Very cool to me because I'm a huge Earnhardt family fan.

[Drunkeneskimofo]

I think the black hat on the right is the one Spurrier gave him. It's part of the Steve Spurrier collection deal.

https://www.shop.scshops.com/images/1155572719773-1600850520.jpg

[Cockholio]

I think the black hat on the right is the one Spurrier gave him. It's part of the Steve Spurrier collection deal.

https://www.shop.scshops.com/images/1155572719773-1600850520.jpg

Yep, that's it.

[statboy8]

The show is called Trackside, and I think it's freakin awesome that Junior is a Carolina fan!

[KingCock]

I'm not a big racing fan, but that is awesome.

[SangareeCrew]

Junior is the MAN!

[CockNBlythewood]

Dale JR for Cup!

[CockNBlythewood]

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c50/LickMySTDs/jrcarolina.jpg

[WHOZONDEK]

DID THE RADIO SHOW GO DOWN THIS WEEK WITH SPURRIER AND A CALL IN FROM JR.? I HEARD SOMETHING ABOUT IT ON THE RADIO BUT THEY WEREN'T SURE IT WOULD HAPPEN BECAUSE OF HIS OBLIGATION TO A SPONSOR DURING THE SAME TIME AS THE SHOW. I THINK IT WAS BROADCASTING FROM WILD WING ON CLEMSON RD. THIS PAST WEEK.

[CockNBlythewood]

Junior was at Sandhills I heard. Over off of Clemson Rd

[morgan n' 7]

DID THE RADIO SHOW GO DOWN THIS WEEK WITH SPURRIER AND A CALL IN FROM JR.? I HEARD SOMETHING ABOUT IT ON THE RADIO BUT THEY WEREN'T SURE IT WOULD HAPPEN BECAUSE OF HIS OBLIGATION TO A SPONSOR DURING THE SAME TIME AS THE SHOW. I THINK IT WAS BROADCASTING FROM WILD WING ON CLEMSON RD. THIS PAST WEEK. It was Spurrier on Jr's XM radio show. It was taped for broadcast later.

[garnetknight]

I hope this is the right forum. Dale Jr. was on the Speedvision set with Hammond and Elliot Sadler, and he was wearing a black "Carolina" hat. Had a garnet palmetto tree on the hood, and had what appeared to be Steve Spurrier "Signature" on the side. Very cool! I've got to have one of those hats! Anybody w/any info on how to get one will be appreciated.
you can get one here:


https://www.shop.scshops.com/splashPage.hg

[WHOZONDEK]

THANKS FOR THE INFO.

[thecarolina1]

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g70/thecarolina1/dalejractionrd7a.jpg

[uscgamecock08]

Dale Jr. gives USC some publicity by wearing a cap during the pre-race last weekend at Richmond.

Go Cocks!!

http://www.thatsracin.com/mld/thatsracin/15505175.htm

[willy]

We will take all the good publicity that we can get right now.

[firefighter4USC]

dale has seriously moved up my list of favorite nascar drivers....i really like him now...

[southcarolinabrett]

i know from my days at USC he has some friends who are alumni and also he was inducted in to Pi Kappa Alpha at UNC-C, but some of our Pikes at USC got to meet him and said he was a great guy and loved Carolina football and baseball. He only was inducted at UNC-C cause that is where all his boys from home went to school at.

[WhoseBoykinS.O.S]

Jr. keeps moving up and up on my favorite drivers list, anyone who is a fan of Steve and the cocks is good in my book.

[Teamoney]

Yeah Junebug! Go Cocks!

[garnet4ever]

Sweet!!!