Project Falcon is complete!

bgsufn · Post by **bgsufn** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 3:19 pm

Thanks to the generosity of the people on this board, I'm pleased to announce that Project Falcon has raised $1,500 for Karl and Noah to come to BG this fall for a game. Thanks to everyone who donated!

I just talked to Karl on the phone a few minutes ago and he was very thankful and excited.

If you'd like to take a look at the Project Falcon site, it's at http://www.malanga.net/projectfalcon

Thanks again to everyone who helped out in this great project. I, for one, am looking so forward to seeing Karl and Noah at the Doyt this fall!

Post by **ZiggyZoomba** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 3:21 pm

Falconfreak90 · Post by **Falconfreak90** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 3:37 pm

That is just AWESOME!!! BGSU has the best people around...bar NONE.

I can't wait to see Karl and Noah. Which game are they coming???

GO FALCONS!!! BEAT FIU!!!

Post by **ZiggyZoomba** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 3:44 pm

Looks like EMU.... still not solid on that though. I'm sure Karl will check in soon.

Falcon Fanatic · Post by **Falcon Fanatic** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 7:52 pm

I just KNEW the Falcon faithful would come through! It's such a great project!! Freak is right, Falcon fans are the BEST!!!

Schadenfreude · Post by **Schadenfreude** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 9:16 pm

Wow. Just: Wow.

Maureen, are you seeing this?

You guys are something else.

Person for person, we may have the best fans in America.

Jacobs4Heisman · Post by **Jacobs4Heisman** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 9:20 pm

Seriously. This was a really cool project.

BGDrew · Post by **BGDrew** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 9:23 pm

I am thrilled to be involved, and I hope we see an appearance on the boards soon by 87.

Post by **ZiggyZoomba** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 9:26 pm

He's a hard man to leave speechless... but I think we did it this time.

He'll be around soon though.

And Maureen knows all about this, as do several other important people...

BGGrad01 · Post by **BGGrad01** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 9:38 pm

A fantastic project that I am thrilled to be a part of. I can't wait to read what '87 has to write.

Peregrinner · Post by **Peregrinner** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 12:15 am

I am really sad I didn't get a chance to contribute (lack of money and a paypal account), but I am so impressed with everyone around here. You'd be hard pressed to find a more close-knit group of fans anywhere. I can't wait to see his response and, even though I don't know them personally, I'm so happy for Karl and Noah and I hope to maybe meet them both someday soon, because they seem like wonderful people and great Falcon fans. Congrats!
BGSU FANS ROCK!

Strouse · Post by **Strouse** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 12:45 am

Wow guys, just wow. As a BG student, I'm proud to have Alum support each other in "times of need," even when that time of need is to make one Home BGSU Football game. You guys make me proud to be a BGSU Falcon!!
ROLL ALONG YOU BG WARRIORS!!

always a falcon · Post by **always a falcon** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 1:40 am

Chris- thanks for getting this all together. I can't wait to talk to Noah again. Or should I just say listen to Noah? HA And it is always great to see Karl in the Orange and Brown.
Once again, I am proud to be a Falcon Fan. No one EVER said it would be easy(see football posts on Saturday's game!) but we are always loyal!

Falcon Fanatic · Post by **Falcon Fanatic** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 7:15 am

Peregrinner wrote:I am really sad I didn't get a chance to contribute (lack of money and a paypal account), but I am so impressed with everyone around here. You'd be hard pressed to find a more close-knit group of fans anywhere. I can't wait to see his response and, even though I don't know them personally, I'm so happy for Karl and Noah and I hope to maybe meet them both someday soon, because they seem like wonderful people and great Falcon fans. Congrats!
BGSU FANS ROCK!

Don't worry about not being able to contribute...you will some day when you are a high paid alum!!!

Be sure to stop by to meet Karl, Noah and ALL OF US when they come to town. They are fantastic people...and so are we!!!!!! $\:D/$

1987alum · Post by **1987alum** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 8:25 am

Folks, you're reading the words of one humble Falcon.

Grant is right. I was speechless. As one of my former artists used to frequently say - "I didn't even know how to act." To be honest, I still don't quite know how to say thank you.

When Chris called, I was so stunned that I spent most of the conversation stammering. After I hung up the phone, a few folks actually stopped by my desk to see if everything was OK.

I printed out a few pages of the Project Falcon blog for Mrs. 87 to see and, needless to say, she was even more stunned than I. "Your school is amazing," she kept saying it over and over.

I handed the pages to Noah and, as he read them, he just flung his arms around me and said, "does this mean we're going, Dad?" I assured him we were. "This is unbelievable! Why did they go to all that trouble?"

Let me share a story that I've shared with Freak and Grant: Mrs. 87 and I were sitting up late one evening, discussing our recent financial situation as we were sorting through photos. These were the photos we had pulled out of various albums for a memory board for my father's funeral. We came across one of Noah & Catie not long after I returned home from China with Catie. Ruth looked at it for a moment and said "they're just growing up so fast." Then she looked at me and said, "we really need to figure out a way to get you and Noah to that game."

So Ruth & I will file Project Falcon under "A" for "Answer to Prayer." We are so deeply grateful.

Of course, not everyone will be happy about this turn of events. Someone now needs to contact Jeff Genyk and let him know The Streak will return to The Doyt on Oct. 14.