Warner

[bigsalukifan]

Kurt Warner is hands down my favorite football player in the NFL. He has been my favorite dating back to when I really started following the NFL because the Rams were actually good, thanks to him and co. I also share the same beliefs as him and love how he is such of a great example.

I didn't realize at first that he was a former Gateway conference football player and played at UNI. It took a year or two for me to hear him say "University of Northern Iowa" on MNF as his college. He had a pretty solid career there and was conference offensive MVP his senior season, if I remember right. I wasn't following SIU football that closely when he played because the Salukis weren't that good.

He is a two-time league MVP, Super Bowl MVP, and should've won some awards last year. He holds a few records now and should be going to the Hall of Fame when he calls it quits.

I was just wondering what UNI has done to honor him? Hanging jersey, NFL helmet, picture, plaque, etc?

And has Warner made any donatios to the program? I think he is maybe the biggest thing out of the Gateway/MVFC in the last 20 years, and SIU's Brandon Jacobs is on his way to equaling him possibly, or at least coming close. He already has a ring and will be the starter in the largest market for years to come.

How Warner has been honored and what he's given back should be the standard in the league.

Also, here's a video I made for YouTube about Kurt. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGZwco5hESI

[Purrrrrfect]

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He gives to the academic portion of the university as he has strong beliefs in the Student-Athlete. Nothing has been done yet to honor in officially. I would guess UNI Hall of Fame, a banner like Bryce Paups hanging in the Dome and maybe a section of the dome or what-have you named after him. But nothing off the charts has been done. (i'm guessing in part because he hasnt given anything/much to the athletic program other than his time, heart and effort).

[06panther10]

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I imagine we will try and set up something for him when he retires, so he can come back to the dome for a game.

[Cap'n Cat]

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I'll give a him a tepid La Crosse Lager and a run for his money in a religion debate at my tailgater.

[bigsalukifan]

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Ok, thanks for the info guys.

I've always thought that having really famous alumni is your best advertising bet. Most of today's socieity is based off of "copycat" and envious approaches to life. If you have a NFL star from your school, football players will be more likely to come if that's their dream.

In the NFL and sports for example, college attended is on everything. MNF and TV, game programs, trading cards, in game stories and features, websites' bios, books, video games, etc. That will get your school's name out there. The school will be especially noticed if the player is from a FCS or mid-major program that doesn't always traditionally produce NFL greats.

This is also true to some degree for actors and recording artists. But, sports is where the college attended is most recognized. That's why I always feel that a school should honor a player for their accomplishments and contributions to the program as a player, but also for the fame and notice that they have given the school.

[Pirateye]

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I'll give a him a tepid La Crosse Lager and a run for his money in a religion debate at my tailgater.

Nothing better than an alcohol fueled Bible study! Don't forget the pistols!

[bobsboy84]

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Ok, thanks for the info guys.

I've always thought that having really famous alumni is your best advertising bet. Most of today's socieity is based off of "copycat" and envious approaches to life. If you have a NFL star from your school, football players will be more likely to come if that's their dream.

In the NFL and sports for example, college attended is on everything. MNF and TV, game programs, trading cards, in game stories and features, websites' bios, books, video games, etc. That will get your school's name out there. The school will be especially noticed if the player is from a FCS or mid-major program that doesn't always traditionally produce NFL greats.

This is also true to some degree for actors and recording artists. But, sports is where the college attended is most recognized. That's why I always feel that a school should honor a player for their accomplishments and contributions to the program as a player, but also for the fame and notice that they have given the school.

Since you mentioned television, thought you would like to know that Mark Steines, co-host of ET, is a UNI grad.

[Big_Al]

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Wasn't he Farley's room-mate, as well, or did I make that up?

Since you mentioned television, thought you would like to know that Mark Steines, co-host of ET, is a UNI grad.

[06panther10]

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I think you're right Al. He was Farley's roommate and was also a good linebacker.

[Cap'n Cat]

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I think you're right Al. He was Farley's roommate and was also a good linebacker.

I played with Mark Steines and, if I'm recalling correctly, he was a backup linebacker and special teams god. Hard hitter and a good teammate.

[Mountain Panther]

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I played with Mark Steines and, if I'm recalling correctly, he was a backup linebacker and special teams god. Hard hitter and a good teammate.

You two are the same age? You both have aged gracefully.....

[06panther10]

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hahahahahaha.

[9YRPLAN]

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yes, he was farleys roommate. mark was my idol growing up. he had injury problems in college.

[TravelingPanther]

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a banner like Bryce Paups hanging in the Dome and maybe a section of the dome or what-have you named after him.

The banners are gone

[Cap'n Cat]

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The banners are gone

Why? Old news?