Holmes, Mickie 2006-02-21
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General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mickie Holmes
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Date: February 21, 2006
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Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:22:15
Abstract
Curt Gowdy, Started in Wyoming Cheyenne doing 6 man football, Played in the 6 man team as a part of state series, Went to Univ. of Wyoming in 1944, Did Univ. of Wyoming Football and Basketball, Came to Big 8 Country, His first network at Oklahoma State, Network built around football., Courtland did not play professional basketball, Played for Philip 66ters as part of AAU Regime like Denver Baker, Gowdy went with Boston Red Sox, His tapes, Balk, Gowdy’s pace imitable, First designated hitter in the history of baseball, Gowdy - acknowledged one of the great outside presenters., Gowdy – Good fisher, Gowdy – Presented television basketball, Work experience with Gowdy, Personal Information, Birthplace – Menard Iowa, Tornado in Mid 60’s, Family – Dad, farmer, Not hit by economic depression, Bought land, Raised the staples in the area, ran sheep, Went to high school with his wife, Went to University of Iowa, 3 Kids – Their occupations, Stayed in Grinnell IOWA, Sports in high school, Girls’ team was on the peak., Won the state championship twice, Lost in the finals twice, College Major, Wanted to study Architecture Engineering, Father – Mail Carrier, Relation with his father, High school background – Math and English, Went to University of Iowa for 1 Sem, Transferred to Upper Iowa College, Did sports publicity at Upper Iowa, Went back Univ. of Iowa for Internship at Sports Information Office, Forest "Evy" Evashevski – Athletic Director, Univ. of Iowa, Became a golfer for Evashevski, Became athletic director on Grinnell College, Did baseball coaching, administrative work for Midwest conference, Went to big 8 as first administrative assistant, Worked as assistant commissioner, Went to Old Missouri Valley Conference as commissioner, Went to New Orleans as Executive director, Retirement after 16 years, Started working at an early age, Friendship with coach Evashevski, Got exposed at good opportunities, Issues – the scope of athletics were just being introduced, NCAA, His philosophy about issues changed, No support, No limit of the no of athletes and no of coaches for a sport, A coach for each position, 1.6 required SAT and ACT for athletics, Signed athletes who won’t come back as an opponent, Rules evolved from minority., Limitations on no. of coaches and no of contests, Relays, Texas relay, Drake Relay, Women’s basketball programs, Iowa girl’s basketball, Impact of girl athletics in Iowa, Title 9, Fear of loss funds in men’s programs, Wrestling programs went way side, Big 8 – Dominant in College Athletics, Radio – Promotional Tool, Newspaper’s popularity reduced, Radio Networks, Network Programming Highly successful, Helped create interest in school, Texas Tech Early Network built around Southwest Collections, Dr Davis - Letter of intent, Texas Tech - a part of big 12, Recruiting violations, Dr J William’s contribution, More coaches – better for the prospects, Alumni and booster club, Institutional Control – then and now, benefits, Conference is a family
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