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Masterofreality
02-19-2016, 07:31 AM
Ok folks. This one is special to me, and I hope to you as well.

Poster on this board, Always Learning, was the Xavier Sports Information Director for many years in the 1960's and 1970's and had that post when I was at XU. He had the job now held by Tom Eiser. AL is a Xavier grad, a contemporary of our Great Q, went on to a great career as the Media Relations/Marketing Director for the Houston Oilers..and he's been retired in Houston for a while. He is undergoing some major health issues at this time and all prayers and good wishes directed his way would be greatly appreciated.

AL has some of the best "old tyme" stories about the innards of Xavier athletics and college athletics in general when Big Jim McCafferty, Ed Biles, Don Ruberg and Ned Wulk ruled the roost. Some of these are hilarious about how much different college athletics was back then and, trust me. He gave me some very good advice numerous times on the best way to handle some things. I would give anything to be able to put Q and AL in chairs side by side, pull up some beers and just let them regale us with some of the funny stuff that happened.

Despite him moving from Cincy, he continues to be one of the biggest Xavier boosters out there, and deserves our thoughts. Thanks for reading this and for your indulgences.

xu82
02-19-2016, 07:39 AM
Prayers sent, get well.

LadyMuskie
02-19-2016, 07:51 AM
Prayers for good health!

Fireball
02-19-2016, 07:56 AM
Prayers sent...hope you get better soon AL!

XUBob
02-19-2016, 08:00 AM
Prayers sent

paulxu
02-19-2016, 08:17 AM
Done. Get better AL.

XU 87
02-19-2016, 08:35 AM
Done.

XUGRAD80
02-19-2016, 09:11 AM
I'm pretty sure I know exactly who you are talking about, and if so I couldn't be more concerned even if it was my own brother. He was/is a tremendous guy who also helped me (and other XU athletes) at times. I certainly will be praying hard for him and hoping for nothing but the best. God Bless.

chico
02-19-2016, 09:59 AM
You got it, MOR.

Somebody needs to chronicle the stories of some of the old-timers. I'm sure there are some real treasures there.

nuts4xu
02-19-2016, 10:00 AM
Prayers to AL and his family.

RealDeal
02-19-2016, 10:07 AM
Done.

PM Thor
02-19-2016, 10:09 AM
Prayers sent.

Wheelhouse
02-19-2016, 10:49 AM
All the best to AL.

Masterofreality
02-19-2016, 11:01 AM
Gotta get that man healed!

He promised to set me up a 4 some at the Final Four in Houston with Phil Mickelson, Jordan Speith and Ricky Fowler. :laugh:

X-band '01
02-19-2016, 11:11 AM
You got 'em, AL. All the best!

xudash
02-19-2016, 11:15 AM
Prayers offered.

The very best to you and for you AL.

GIMMFD
02-19-2016, 11:21 AM
AL always has very insightful posts, and is a good ambassador for the university, prayers sent. Get well soon fella.

XMuskieFTW
02-19-2016, 11:23 AM
Get well soon AL. We'll need your support in Houston in about 6 weeks!

D-West & PO-Z
02-19-2016, 11:38 AM
Done

X-Men
02-19-2016, 12:35 PM
Prayers and positive thoughts on the way.

Cheesehead
02-19-2016, 01:19 PM
Prayers offered.