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Wednesday, May 21, 2008

 

Ski Coach Rokos To Accompany Hawk

CU, HAWKINS TOUR HEADING TO THE HILLS

 

BOULDER ? University of Colorado coach head football coach Dan Hawkins continues his travels around the state next week, this time heading into the mountains and he’ll be bringing a familiar face with him to those who know skiing.

 

Head ski coach Richard Rokos, the dean of CU’s sports coaches who has led the Buffaloes to five national championships, will join Hawkins at stops in Steamboat Springs and Glenwood Springs next Tuesday and Wednesday.

 

A public meet-n-greet is set for Olympic Hall at Howelsen Hill in Steamboat on Tuesday (May 27).  The event is open to the public, with complimentary light snacks and refreshments from 4:30-6:00 p.m.  Hawkins and Rokos will visit with all comers and will conduct a short program.  Those interested in attending can just come on by, there is no need to RSVP.

 

On Wednesday (May 28), Hawkins is speaking to a select group of Glenwood Springs Middle School students who have aspirations of becoming first-generation college graduates.  It is in line with Hawkins’ motivational talks of making healthy choices in all phases of life.  Rokos is attending as well; prior to the private school appearance, "Brown Baggin' In With The Buffs" is set for Sayre Park (corner of Grand & Hyland) between 11:45-12:45.  Grab your lunch and wander over to the park to meet the coaches and talk CU sports with them.

 

These are the final stops on the initial tour, which has set the foundation for expanded tours in the future.  Hawkins came up with the idea when the NCAA legislated that head coaches could no longer go on the road and visit high schools of potential recruits during the spring evaluation period.  That, and CU had ceased its own department tour in 1999 and athletic director Mike Bohn wants to work to increase the school’s presence around the state.

 

Other stops on the inaugural “Hawk Talk Tour” included Pueblo, Fort Morgan, Iliff, Sterling, Berthoud and Denver, intermixed with a few banquet appearances and some one-on-one meetings with key members of CU’s constituency.

 

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Three QBs Span Three Decades

KLATT, HESSLER, JOHNSON ON FSN LIVE THURSDAY

 

DENVER -- It is a University of Colorado quarterback reunion of sorts on FSN Rocky Mountain Thurs., May 22 at 10:00 p.m. MT as Joel Klatt, John Hessler and Charles Johnson will be guests on FSN LIVE.

 

The three former CU signal callers get together to discuss the state of Buffaloes football, the possibility of college football playoffs, whether college athletes should be paid and to give their opinions on former CU football coach Rick Neuheisel returning to the college ranks to coach at UCLA.  The group also talks about the upcoming Buffs 4 Life Charity Golf Tournament in which Klatt and Johnson are participating, along with other CU greats like Kordell Stewart, Rashaan Salaam and Eric Bieniemy.    This year’s tournament will benefit the Colorado E Foundation to help fight against emphysema. 

 

In addition, Klatt, Hessler and Johnson reflect back on their days as CU players and their favorite moments in Colorado football history.  Klatt is a regular analyst on FSN LIVE, as well as the Rockies Pregame and Postgame Reports. 

 

A replay of FSN LIVE airs Fri., May 23 at 5:00 p.m. MT.

 

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Sponsor Opportunities Still Available As Well

SPACES STILL AVAILABLE IN SIMPSON GOLF TOURNAMENT

 

LOUISVILLE ? There are still two days remaining to sign up for the inaugural Mark Simpson Golf Tournament, benefitting HealthLinks, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 31, 2008 at the Coal Creek Golf Course in Louisville.

 

The entry fee is $125.00 per person, and it includes lunch, green and cart fees and prizes.  A very special surprise is in store for the overall winners.  Those interested can create their own foursomes.  For additional information and/or to sign up with a foursome, please visit www.heatlhlinksfund.org/golfnow.htm.  Golf hole sponsorships are still available (through next Wednesday. May 29) for $250, $350 and $500.  If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact Andy Rohacs at andyrohacs@comcast.net via email or call him @ 303.330.4598.

 

                To register as a player, email Teddi at TDINGAE@aol.com or contact her via phone at 970.669.5241. 

 

Simpson was the legendary golf coach at the University of Colorado for 29 years (1977-2005).  During his struggle with lung cancer, Mark benefited as a participant in the programs offered at HealthLinks Clinic.  Unfortunately, Mark lost his struggle with lung cancer on December 5, 2005, just 11 months after he was inducted into the Golf Coaches Association of America Hall of Fame.

 

The Tournament is inspired and sponsored by cancer survivor, Teddi Dingae.  The mission of HealthLinks Foundation is to provide financial support, education and community outreach services to promote healthy, active survivorship for cancer patients and their families.  The Foundation specifically supports the programs offered by HealthLinks Clinic, a Boulder-based therapeutic exercise and educational facility specializing in opportunities for healthy cancer survivorship.