WIU Head Coach Leadership Thoughts

thoughts on leadership from don patterson wiu's head football coach

1. Good Value System
2. Be consistent with your beliefs and actions
3. Loyalty to others, during both good and bad times
4. Teamwork, place others above yourself
5. develop a sense of honor
6. a quiet self-confidence
7. strong self-esteem
8. show compassion to your fellow man
9. accountability to other, never let down another man
10. great work ethic
11. show sportsmanship
12. be a good listener
13. show your sense of humor
14. recognize your limitations
15. share the responsibility of all loses and setbacks
16. don't be afraid to tell them that you love them

Catfish Photos from the Fall

forgot how much it weighed, but it was over 24" long.
sorry for the bad quality. from a cell phone.

Bigfoot Internet Radio

my dad was on a bigfoot blog radio show sunday.

my dad's blog stancourtney.com

you can listen to the interview here

Spring Lake in the Winter

i went to spring lake today to try and find some cougar and or bigfoot prints. i had a hard time distinquishing between feline and canine prints.

here are a couple shots i got from my usually fishing spot at the dam.
if you are catfishing there, super sticky sonny's is some good dam bait.

iPod Fines

i just read this article saying that New York may ban iPods while crossing street. Talks about fining those who cross the street in new york, while listening to iPods or playing video games. I want to be the first one to get fined $100 for crossing the street while playing guitar hero.