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"The Mighty Quinn"
Undoubtably you heard that prominent Houston attorney John O’Quinn was killed in a car accident yesterday. This is a sad time for his family, the city, the community, and the University of Houston. I can’t say that O’Quinn effected my life all that much considering I am not a dirty lawyer, nor was I ever was eligible for a settlement from the tobacco companies (Septimus), or companies that made silicone breast implants (ladies of Septimus). However, he did effect my life by donating a lot of money to the athletic department at the University of Houston (enough for every NCAA football video game to have Brad Nessler welcome you to “The Mighty Quinn” every time you play a UH home game).
I have enjoyed almost every UH home game on John O’Quinn field since my freshman year in 2002, which has provided me with a lot of joy through out my short tenure as a Cougar so far. But its funny how his donation to the athletics department effects more than just the athletics. My first game was the Rice game (that we won) after our 0-11 season. (Sure, I wasn’t around for the 0-11 season, but you can’t call me a bandwagon fan considering I chose to follow UH during an 11 game losing streak). Since then I have spent 7 years gathering with my friends and meeting new friends, all predicated on UH athletics. I can tell you that this site would not be here, and I may never have become as close friends with the other four douches that comprise this team if it weren’t for UH athletics.
So thank you John O’Quinn for what you have given to UH and the UH community either directly or indirectly. You will be missed.
On to your Houston Sports updates:
Houston Texans: Get your popcorn ready! The Texans face TO and the lowly Bills this weekend. I’m predicting a Texans win. Can anyone say “Wide Right?”
Houston Rockets:Won an exciting game 2 nights ago against Golden State. They won’t be the Detroit Lions of the NBA this year! Chuck Hayes was named a captain of the team, and proclaimed himself to be the ambiguously gay sidekick to Battier. They play the Blazers again on Saturday.
Rice Owls: Are hoping not to get beat again this week by their open date. The latest line has the open date as a 14 point favorite over the Owls. I’d give the points.
Houston Cougars: Play a dangerous USM team tomorrow at “the Mighty Quinn.” I hate noon games, because I have to start drinking at 8AM, which then means I have to come home and nap during prime football watching hours. But at the same time tailgates are easier. Breakfast Tacos anyone?
- Pipez
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Yes, was terrible news. I still don’t know how to react to it. I’m sure he has impacted all of our lives (being UH students) more than we know, and I know he will be missed greatly.
IIs there going to be an opponent essentials this week?
Yeah, that blows – he was a modern day Jesse H. Jones.
I can has a breakfast taco? I’ll be der with Mrs_Hitter so no beer for me :(
Does she not know you drink?
Sounds like he is quite the drinker, and that’s why he’s not allowed to.
Let’s just say I got in a fight with the boot at the last tailgate :p
Anybody that has to wear their drinking device around their neck is probably destined for wife-pwnage.
It’s all cool – Snipe’s grandfather died so I’m the DD for teh SMiss game.
Yes, but I’m pretty sure she’s a member of the temperance society.
Plus, we’re sort of co-hosting a Halloween party with my next door neighbor and I need to remain somewhat cohenerent until 5 or so.
I guess you young Alum are unaware that it was John O’Quinn that found a loophole in the NCAA rules (Robertson originally built as a community stadium that was de-annexed from the campus grounds so it technically is not on-campus – new line drawn around cutting out Robertson and the sounding area) that allow beer and Margaritas to be sold. Not sure if you are partake or not, but for those that do, then John is the man to thank for it.
badass!
Absolutely! I think there are only eighteen (18) stadiums in the entire country where alcohol is served at a college football game week in and week out and UH is the only “on-campus stadium” to do so – all the others are not anyway near campus so we have something special here. I was counting on him to ensure a variance should the rumors come true of a new stadium being built on UH land along I-45 in order to maximize revenues via naming rights. My concern was – and is now even more so – is that should we build a new one we will no longer be able to enjoy a cold one (legally anyway) while enjoying a Cougar victory. That for me certainly took the sting out of sitting in the hot sun. Might have to settle for a refurbished Rob, which would be okay by me. RIP John.