Down Trails of Victory

"Running on empty (running on)/Running blind (running on)/Running into the sun/But I'm running behind."--Lyrics to "Running on Empty" by Jackson BrowneDr. William Fermo and his brother Dr. Jeremy Fermo are "all in" on delivering incredible running experiences to runners and communities in  Southeast Texas.Since launching their "3 Bros Running Company" in 2022, the brothers have quickly become one of the most recognized and sought-after race organizers in the region.In this episode of Down Trails of Victory podcast, Buck and Wanda Carole visit with the two Nederland High School graduates, and talk with them about numerous topics, including:Why they went "all in" on a business devoted to races;Key elements to their company's success;Their extraordinarily successful 5K events in Port Neches and Orange;"Destination races," and why they are important to the hosting community;Their prolific use of social media;Why running is good for everyone;Their plans for 2025--and beyond;and much, much, more!The podcast brings up quite a few names from Southeast Texas and the running community, including John Walk, Allen Wrinkle, Glenn Johnson, Phil Brannan, Lauren Leigh, Meb Keflezighi, Desiree Linden, ...and more! Runners may always run behind the sun, but their dreams forever draw them forward in their pursuit of it...Listen to these two runners' dreams...Right here, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

So here's to you/May your dreams come true/May old father time/Never be unkind/And through the years/Save your smiles and your tears/They're just souvenirs/They'll make music in your heart.../--Lyrics to "My Best to You," by Isham Jones and Gene WilladenThe Indianettes have been an iconic figure in the tradition of Port Neches-Groves High School since their first appearance in 1951.In this episode of Down Trails of Victory podcast, Buck and Wanda Carole visit with four former Indianettes whose high school terms span the years 1951 - 1973:Latretta Young Walker--one of the original eight Indianettes of 1951, and the only surviving one;Jimmie Lou Ford--Class of 1963;Tam McCollum Mire--Class of 1970;Victoria Beryl Allen--Class of 1973.Their conversation covers a wide range of topics about those early years, including:Stories surrounding the origin of the Indianettes, and that inaugural year of 1951;The growth and evolution of the Indianettes over their first 22 years (1951-1973);Commentary on the several Indianette directors 1951 - 1973;Commentary on the Indianettes' relationship with the Indian Band;Discussion on the Indianettes' relationship with PN-G Football;Indianette involvement with other events and activities;Information about the Indianette Alumni Facebook page;and much, much, more!The podcast brings up a wide range of names from Indianette and PN-G history, including Lynne James, Beth Guidry Terrell, Jamie Rohe, Frank Gioviale, Irene Ford, Jennifer Terrell, Jean Babb Cowles, Patsy Cox Jones, Doris Davis Bailey, Shirley Jones Havard, Beverly Rogers Hawk, Paula Sory Lee, Thomasine Ward Jones, Micky and Phil Spenser, Dalton Fox, Dottie Meents, Peggy Dockery, Janyce Martin Braswell, Phyllis Larrabee, Ann Monzingo, Judy Massey Childress, Rebecca Swofford Walker, Carol Jones, Albert Long, Mark Williams, Sammy Almany, Lila Long, Harry Charles, Mary Lee Worsham, Gene McCollum, Lewis Ford, Wilford Moore, Bum Phillips, Ken Watson, Cecil Yarbrough, Daphine McCollum, Carol Anne Watson, Jennifer Guidry, Shally Laurents Hollier, Sabrina Dalby, Cortnie Moerbe Schexnaider, Celina Flores Ellis, ...and more! Other historic personages referred to in the podcast include Slu Hull, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, Bear Bryant, Mickey Mantle, and William Shakespeare!Remember this/Each new day is a kiss/Sent from above/With an angel's love/So here's to you/May your skies be blue/And your love blessed/That's my best to you.Here's Our Best to You PN-G Indianettes!Right here, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Time to bust out the fiddle and rosin up the bow!Today's guests--Sheryl, Reggie, and Jenifer Wrinkle--are fiddle virtuosos of the highest order. Hear them share how their early experiences playing the fiddle in Southeast Texas led them each on a musical journey of a lifetime.Their conversation with Buck and Wanda Carole covers a wide range of topics, including:Their early years playing the fiddle in performances and contests throughout the Southeast United States;The role that their mom and dad played in their development as artists;Sheryl's current endeavors as a band leader and a playwright;Reggie's current undertaking as a West Texas country music entrepreneur--the construction and opening of the new Lime Rock Amphitheater;Jenifer's thoughts on playing with country music's biggest stars, and also the on the release of her upcoming album;An update on the musical trajectory of Cameron Wrinkle, Reggie's son who is on the precipice of country music stardom;An added bonus of hearing Jenifer's latest hit song Living My Dreams (Momma's Song), and Cameron's latest hit single In My Heaven;and much, much, more!The podcast brings up a wide names from Southeast Texas and country music, including Jimmy Wrinkle, Carol Ann Wrinkle, Juanita Wrinkle, Tracy Byrd, Cameron Wrinkle, Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Pam Tillis, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Trisha Yearwood, Blake Shelton, Scotty McCreery, Charlie Daniels, Grandpa James Wrinkle, Grace Wrinkle, Wallace Wrinkle, Neal Wrinkle, Hardy Wrinkle, Buddy Holly, Waylon Jennings, MacDavis, Jimmy Dean, Tanya Tucker, Roy Orbison, the Gatlin Brothers, Bob Wills, Gary P Nunn, Natalie Maines, Benny Brocato, Frazier Moss, Dakota Wrinkle, Lainey Wilson, David Lee, Mark Mesler, Bud Lee, Dale Ernheart,...and more! So don't fiddle around! Spend a little over an hour with the Wrinkle Family Fiddlers--it's worth the price of admission!Right here, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

The Port Neches-Groves Indians--Texas 5A D2 State Football Champions of 2023.Six seniors from that 2023 Indian squad--Shea Adams, Mario Miguel, Isaiah Nguyen, Giovanni Oceguera, Reid Richard, and Maxwell Scroggs--tell the story of that historic championship run. It's a unique and insightful perspective from the players themselves.Their remembrances cover a wide range of topics, including:Head Coach Jeff Joseph and PN-G's coaching staff;The 2022 State Final season, and how that season impacted 2023;PN-G's undefeated district campaign;The 2023 playoff run, which culminated in a re-match with South Oak Cliff in the State 5A D2 championship game played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington;The memorable post-season parade and pep rally held at Indian Stadium;Their thoughts on various team mates and opponents;and much, much, more!The podcast brings up several names from Southeast Texas, including Keith Waguespack, Gordon LeBoeuf, Ricardo Serna, Michael Baker, Jeff Joseph, Blake, Austin, Tony Bradley, Aaron Easley, Charlie Feller, Collin Gizzi, Dean Guidry, Chad Luttrull, Cade McCrary, Regan Mayfield, Matt McDaniel, Jayce Nelson, Cory Parsons, Jeff Smith, Logan Wilson, Genny Pigg, Kameron Droddy, Sean Gardiner, Noah Washington, Jackson Christian, Parker Farris, Connor Bailey, Kale Cropper, Kade Schexnaider, William Poole, Blair Chatagnier, Jacob Cabrera, London Nunley, Luis Blanco, Riley Burnett, Coach Lewis Ford, Byron Franklin, Gino Ramirez, Mason Wuenschel, Dane Stewart, Chase Johnson, Seth Brisboe, Travis Cobb, Jayce Neeb, Landon English, Jaxon Doyle, Chris Baxter, Caden Naquin, Dylan Talbert, Aibel Jomon, Isaac Sinette, Davis Freeman, Fischer Einkauf, Jonathan Ceja, Chris Diaz, Julian Guidry, Jayden Matute, Dallas Frederick, Isaac Uriostegui, Layden Williams, Kooper Benoit, Mervin Henry, Jagger Sonnier, Andres Fuentes, Aaron Wolford, Kaden Pellegrin, Keegan Flores, Michael Wood, Sean Yarbrough, Miguel Olivera, Conner Cuccia, Rafa Black, Dillan Romero, Freddy Torres, Ethan Lopez, Trent Ketchum, Dylan Hicks, Kole Kidwell, Jonathan Hernandez, Chase Metts, Hunter Ballard, Braison Lofton, Kash Barnwell, ...and more! Other names mentioned in the podcast include Shone Evans, Caleb Bell, Tyvonn Byars, Noah Long, Ben Carter, Danny Green Jr, Isaac Newton, Kanye West, ...and more!You've seen and read about PN-G's 2023 championship season; now hear the story from the players themselves.Right here, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

In February of 2022, Jeff Joseph was named the 20th head football coach at Port Neches-Groves High School. It was his first head coaching job.Two years later, Coach Joseph is the undisputed Coach of the Year recipient from practically every Texas organization that honors high school football coaching excellence!How did Coach Joseph achieve this seemingly meteoric recognition, and lead storied football power Port=Neches Groves to its first state title since 1975?Host Dr. Buck Ford and his podcast partner Judge Brad Burnett attempt to answer that question, as they talk with Coach Joseph about a variety of topics,  including:His thoughts about the Indians' 2023 state championship;The job application process he went through that landed him at PN-G;His family and his family's connection to football success;His educational and coaching background;His thoughts on the 2022 and 2023 playoff runs, and the amazing community support that accompanied them;His thoughts on the 2023 State Final matchup vs South Oak Cliff, including the coaching decisions that brought home that remarkable 20-17 victory...and more!The podcast brings up several names from Southeast Texas, including Dr. Mike Gonzales, Kevin Schexnaider, Todd Dodge, Coach Joe Washington, Jonathan Hernandez, Jacob Cabrera, Cory Parsons, Reid Richard, Kameron Droddy, Max Scroggs, Matt McDaniel, Jon Deckert, Scott Ryan, Coach Lewis Ford, Bum Phillips, Barbara Comeaux...and more! Other well-known and lesser known names discussed in the podcast include Ric Renner, Riley Dodge, Gary Joseph, Eddie Joseph, Johnny Manziel, Mark Snyder, John Chavis, Kevin Sumlin, Blake Joseph, Jeff Banks, Judy Garland...and more!In January of 2022, legendary coach Todd Dodge was hired as a consultant on PN-G's head coaching search. In a Season Three interview on Down Trails of Victory podcast, Todd Dodge said, at the culmination of that head coaching search, "I recommended Jeff Joseph." What qualities did Jeff Joseph possess that led to that recommendation? Find out here...as Down Trails of Victory podcast presents:Jeff Joseph, Texas 5A Coach of the Year, and head coach of the 2023 State Champion Port Neches-Groves Indians!Right here, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

St. Francis of Assissi said, "He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.”Phil Brannan is a wood carving artist who has spent a lifetime pursuing a passion. It is a passion that has burned within him always, through his life's highs and lows. His passionate pursuit has taken him on a spiritual journey of  revelation, wherein he has felt a closeness with the divine. The journey has also taken him to the highest stage of his artistry:  the world fish carving championships, at which he has been a three-time world champion.Hear Phil Brannan talk with Buck and Wanda Carole about his art, including:His recent exhibition at the Beaumont Art Museum;His success on the world stage;The spiritual insights he has gained on his journey;...and more!The podcast brings up several names from Southeast Texas, including Andy Coughlin, Richard "Dick" Spinney, Sunni Gonzales, Savannah Gonzales, Gerry Mouton, Bubba Busceme, Jerry LaCroix, G G Shinn...and more! Other well-known and lesser known names discussed in the podcast include Moses and Bezaleel...check that out!World champion artist Phil Brannan takes us into the mind, heart, and soul of his artistry--an artistry adjudged the best in the world! Accompany Buck and Wanda Carole as they enter Phil's inspiring world of imagination, dreams, and spiritual faith...Right here, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

They say a picture is worth a thousand words....If this is true, then the photo production of Bart Bragg and Wayne Rogers would be prolific enough to fill a library!Bart and Wayne talk with Buck about their 60-plus years of photographing the people and events of Southeast Texas, including:Their early interest in photography;Working alongside Museum of the Gulf Coach Hall of Fame photographer Frank Cricchio;Stories surrounding some of their most memorable experiences photographing celebrities, politicians, athletes, and other personalities of Southeast Texas;In-depth commentary about some of their most remarkable photos,...and more!The podcast brings up a wide range of names from Southeast Texas, including James Badgett, Frank Cricchio, Roger Russell, Leonard Duckett, Ethel Redman, Bum Phillips, Wade Phillips, Claude Brown, Dana Rogers (Mrs. Wayne Rogers), Jack Brooks, Judge Brad Burnett, Jimmy Everett, Nick Lampson, Mike Simpson, George Caraway, Leo and Mary Weeks, Wanda Carole Wrinkle Ford, Christy Morace, Lew Ford, Todd Dodge, Dr. Jesse DeLee, William Seale...and more! Other well-known names discussed in the podcast include Dottie Rambo, Barry Goldwater, John Tower, Linda Laughlin, Nancy Ann Fleming, Bob Hope, Leon Jaworski, Richard Nixon, Joe Jaworski, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy, Cecil Stoughton, Lyndon Johnson, Lady Bird Johnson, Lee Harvey Oswald, Jim Leavelle, Jack Ruby, Don Rickles, Bob West, George Herbert Walker Bush, George W. Bush, Walter Humphrey, Harry Goins, Don Knotts, Jonathan Winters, Johnny Carson, Eddie Albert, Buddy Ebsen, Gerald Ford, Bill Clinton, Ann Richards...and more!Minor White said, "Photography is a language more universal than words."Listen to these two masters talk about capturing over sixty years of Southeast Texas life...Right here, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

On the Wings of Eagles....1979 was a Cinderella football season for the Stephen F Austin Eagles of Port Acres, Texas. Projected to finish 7th in tough District 18-2A, the Eagles overcame an 0-3 pre-district record to capture SFA's first District title since 1965.Seniors Chuck Anderson, Ty Coburn, David Lutcher, Richard Smith, and Ricky Sonnier were senior players on that historic campaign--a campaign that influenced the future of SFA football for years to come. Hear these seniors of that 1979 team talk with Buck about:Overcoming pre-season projections of a 7th place finish in District 18-2A;SFA's disappointing 0-3 pre-district record;The incredible events leading up to their district opener vs undefeated Orangefield; SFA's weekly march through District 18-2A;The Eagle's dramatic 9-7 win over Hardin-Jefferson in a winner-take-all battle for the District crown;SFA's 1979 Regional Finals playoff run;Remembrances of coaches, players, opponents, games, rivalries, and more!The podcast brings up a wide range of names from Southeast Texas, including Bevil Deckert, Joe Landry, George Rose, Dr. Chester Levy, Richard Marler, John Blocker, Dale Westmoreland, Greg Green, Steve Coulter, Boyd Edwards, Larry Southard, Bob Gough, Jimmy Wyble, Joe Smith, Herschel Taylor, Bryan Comeaux, Curtis Price, Matt Harrington, John Tomplait, Tommy Gaspard, James Tomplait, Delmonte Hebert, Bernard Fleener, Craig Broussard, Todd Dodge, Brent Duhon, Preston Williams, Kenneth Durham, John Mire, Ed Peveto, Sidney Arceneaux, Matt Harrington, Mitchell Michalke, Harold Joseph, Todd Mouton, Jay Jackson, James Harris, Billy Thomas, Dizzy Dean Arceneaux, Phil Danaher, Dozier Lee, Billy Farrow, Tracy Rayburn, Kenneth Green, Pat Hollomon, Kenny Guy, Tommy Nequent, Darrell Victor Hadnot, Walter Allen, Blaine Melancon, Willie Cockrell, Jody Hartmann, Gerard Dies, Percy Villemez, Kevin Wolf, Tony Cockrell, Carlton Anderson, Monte Jeanis, Mark Crowder, Walter Jackson, Wesley Monk, James McCarter, Sidney Boullion, Phillip Hallmark, Damon Martin, Dalyn Martin,...and more! "1979 was a big year in the annals of SFA football," said podcast host and SFA defensive line coach Buck Ford. "If the players on that team hadn't stepped up and accomplished what they did, I'm not sure what the future of SFA athletics would have looked like--including my own future!"Hear about that colorful and historic season from the players themselves...Right here, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

"Ooh...let's go...boom...boom...boom...Another one bites the dust!"--by Queen bassist John DeaconCoach Ronnie Thompson and quarterback Todd Dodge were football legends at Port Arthur Thomas Jefferson High School. Under Thompson's coaching genius, and Dodge's quarterbacking excellence, the #1-ranked Yellow Jackets rode the "Another One Bites the Dust" steamroller to a showdown with Odessa Permian in the 1980 State Finals.Thompson, known for his innovative offensive philosophy, is a 1962 graduate of Thomas Jefferson, and played on their 1960 district championship team along with college and NFL coaching great Jimmy Johnson. In addition to coaching at Thomas Jefferson, he had Southeast Texas coaching stints at Vidor, Lamar University, and Port Arthur Memorial. He also coached at the University of Texas and Texas A&M as offensive coordinator, as well as many years coaching high school in the Garland area.Dodge, along with receiver Brent Duhon, went on the secure All American honors for the Yellow Jackets, while setting numerous state and national records. In 1980, he was named The Most Outstanding Football Player in Texas. He went on to quarterback the Texas Longhorns. Afterwards, Dodge became one of Texas' most decorated high school head football coaches, winning seven state titles--all in Texas' highest classification. He won four titles at Southlake Carroll, where the Dragons went 79-1 over a five-year span. He subsequently won three state titles at Austin Westlake, before retiring at the close of 2021. Hear these respected football greats talk with Buck and Brad about:Coach Thompson's years as a student athlete at Port Arthur Jefferson;Coach Thompson's return to Southeast Texas in 1975 to lead Vidor out of its 43-game losing streak, and turn the Pirates into winners;Coach Thompson's return to TJ in 1978, and his relationship with then-sophomore quarterback phenom Todd Dodge;The Yellow Jackets' evolution from their 1-9 team of 1978, to the "Another One Bites the Dust" State Finalist powerhouse of 1980;Todd Dodge's consulting work with Port Neches-Groves ISD's head coaching search, that culminated in the hiring of Jeff Joseph;Todd Dodge's induction into the Museum of the Gulf Coast Hall of Honor;Remembrances of players, opponents, games, rivalries, and more!The podcast brings up a wide range of names from Southeast Texas, including Brent Duhon, Jimmy Johnson, Clarence "Buckshot" Underwood, Don Holloway, Robert Smothers, Ken Watson, Lonnie Linscomb, Randy Brevell, (Todd's mom and dad), Richard Rice, Colleen Rice, Bobby Rice, Bruce Miller, Donnie Schexnider, Rick Wyble, Steve Durso, Mike Owens, Hank Clark, Steve DeRouen, Norman Gaspard, George Hawkins, Emerick Jagneaux, Bill Mehan, Ron Stump, Willie Williams, Charles Wilson, Frank Eidom, Larry Mayer, Gary Hammond, Kenny Harrison, Roman Leviege, Gary Jefferson, Anthony Dupuy, James Wallace, Shea Walker, Tug Lewis, Troy Terrell, Arnold Landry, Greg Brugman, Hayward Laurent, Clay Southerland, Jeff Joseph, Dr. Mike Gonzales, Lew Ford, Dr. Jesse Delee, William Seale...and more! Other names included in the podcast are O. J. Simpson, Otis Wylie, Kenny Stabler, Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, Mark Rypien, Riley Dodge, Gary Joseph, Tony Salazar,...and more!!Are you ready? Hey are your ready for this?Are you standing on the edge of your seat?Out on the gridiron, the Jackets fly,Swarmin' to the sound of the beat, yeah!boom...boom...boom...Another one bites the dust!Right here, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

"Runnin' down a dream...that never would come to me...Workin' on a mystery...goin' where ever it leads...Runnin' down a dream..."--Tom PettyAllen Wrinkle, one of Texas' premiere ultra trail runners,  is here to talk with us about a few of his many experiences seeking out challenges that push the envelope of human endeavor. Hear Allen talk with Buck and Wanda Carole about: his running inspirations;his early years marathon experiences, including Houston, Austin, and Beaumont's Gusher;his Ironman finishes;running iconic ultra 100-milers, including Western States, Leadville, and Bear;his groundbreaking solo run at the 2009 Texas Independence Relay, a 200-plus mile course that starts at Gonzales, Texas, and finishes at the San Jacinto monument;his adventures running exotic ultras, including La Ultra the High in the Himalayas of India, and running across Tennessee in the Volunteer State Run;and other topics!The podcast brings up a wide range of names from Southeast Texas, including Wallace Wrinkle, Ashley Wrinkle, Kelly Wrinkle, Danny Wrinkle,...and more! Other names included in the podcast are Joe Prusaitis, John Sharp, Mariela Botella, Gina Fioroni, Patrick Silva, Jeff Galloway, Dr. John Weaver, Gordy Ainsley, Cow Man, Uncle Hardy Wrinkle,...and more!!Do you have a dream? Do you wonder if dreams can come true? Wonder no more!!...Listen to this inspiring podcast about the pursuit of dreams, and yes, they can come true!Check it out!Right here, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

"Always be Faithful...To Purple and White..."No one exemplified these words than Beaumont High graduate and longtime PN-G educator Butch Troy.Hear Coach Troy, in his last public communication, talk with Buck and Brad about:pitching the Beaumont High Royal Purples to the 1959 state baseball championship;pursuing his dreams of playing professional baseball;hiring on at Port Neches Junior High in 1965;his years as head baseball coach at PN-G;his years as an assistant football coach under Coaches Ken Watson and Doug Ethridge at PN-G;his years as head coach at PN-G;his love for his family;  the players, students, and colleagues worked with; and Port Neches-Groves ISD;and other topics!The podcast brings up a wide range of names from Southeast Texas, including Dick Sheffield, Terry Cobb, Braxton Boudoin, Logan LeJeune, David LeJeune, Bubba Busceme, Tommy Odiorne, Les Fleming, Gene Fleming, John Linney, Carlos Adams, Ken Watson, Gene McCollum, P J Granger, Joe Allen, David Mire, Buddy Tibbs, Kim Folse, John Startz, Doug Recio, Brett Smith, Jay Stone, Steve Fry, David Fry, Mike Barnett, Rodney LeBoeuf, Moe O'Brien, Doug Ethridge, Jeff Bergeron, Justin Eicher, Matt Burnett, Tim Owen, Glen Boudoin, Todd Guidry, Elton Woodrom, Robert Fuller, MIke Reeder, Mark Grissom, Randy Lovelace, Robert Giblin, John Davidson, Jeff Woodard, Nathaniel Springer, Donnie Standley, Barbara Comeaux, Matt Faye, Guiseppe Barranco, Bobbie Troy, Shelley Troy Boudoin, Teri Troy Guidry, Holly Troy Sartin, Amy Troy LeJeune...and more! Other names included in the podcast are Hall of Fame pitcher Ted Lyons, University of Kentucky baseball coach Harry Lancaster...and more!!Be ready to laugh--and cry--and feel all the emotions in-between as Coach Troy tells his story with humor, integrity, and love.Rest in Peace Coach Troy. Thank you for the enduring legacy you left behind.Right here, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

"I want to fly like an Eagle, let my spirit carry me..."The Stephen F. Austin High School Eagles of Port Acres, Texas, did just that in 1986, as they soared through a season of triumph, culminating in a historic State Semifinal matchup with Cuero and its sophomore phenom Robert Strait.Hear SFA seniors Kenny Ford, Allen Griggie, Kevin Henry, Damon Martin, and Derek Moore talk with Buck (who was an assistant coach for the Eagles) about that 1986 season, including remembrances about:attending Stephen F Austin High School in the mid-1980s;the 1985 Regional Finalist team, and its impact on the 1986 team;pre-district and district games;the 1986 playoff run;thoughts on SFA educators, coaches, players, and opponents;and other topics!The podcast brings up a wide range of names from Southeast Texas, including Richard Marler, Boyd Edwards, Danny Knowles, Greg Green, Jo Ellen Green, Loyce Comeaux, Ned Cole, Joe Washington Sr, Dr. Chester Levy Jr, Mike Owens, Sylvester Smith, Robert Lawson, Jimmy Wyble, George Thompson, Joe Smith, Larry Reece, Jim Yarberry, Larry Southard, John Evans, Leroy Ross, Graylin Johnson, Devin Woods, Kenneth Everfield, Roderick Batiste, Keith Randle, Burk Whittington, Jack Foster, Richard Washington, Curtis Barbay, Ernest Bo Gipson, Fred Kennebrew, Scott Conner, Randy Tomlinson, Scott Gooch, Shane Dronett, Otis Sowell, Chuck Langston, Ed Peveto, Julian Bush, Fredena Ballou, Ronnie Fisher, Robert Conner, Daniel Green, Derrick LeBlanc, Frederick Rhine, Kip Texada, Terry Parker, Brett Wilson, Murphy Ford, Jimbo Guy, Eric Garcia, Zandar Hebert, Glen Simien, Ed Reynolds, Jeff Sly, Terry Jones, Chris Lalonde, Arthur Thibodeaux, Derrick LeBlanc, Fred Robbins, Bobby Durham, Jason Chenault, Troy Bertrand, Brice Alpough, Eric Malveaux, Terest Pete, David Lalonde, Travis Sanders, Gerard Green, Amante Martin, ...and more! Other well-known names included in the podcast are Spike Dykes, Mike Gundy, Curtis Looper, Ezekiel Elliott, Tony Pollard, Brian Bosworth, Ray Lewis, Harry Hickey, Paul Johnson, Robert Strait, Wayne Mathis, Adam Arroyo, Rodney Pedrazza, Irvin Thomas, Brian Parks, Bill Shimek, Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow...and more!!"Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin', into the future..."Harken back to that time in 1986 when young men flew like Eagles...Right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Championship Fridays and Championship Saturdays...Greg Davis, legendary Port Neches-Groves High School graduate, talks about his storied football career, including: his years as a student at Woodlawn Junior High and PN-G;quarterbacking the Indians on their 1968 District Championship run;his return to PN-G as offensive coordinator, where the Indians won a State title in 1975, made a Semifinal appearance in 1976, and another Final appearance in 1977;his career in collegiate coaching;his seven years at Texas A&M as an assistant working under Emory Bellard, Tom Wilson, Jackie Sherrill, and alongside R C Slocum;his thirteen years as offensive coordinator at the University of Texas under Mack Brown;his insights into Texas legends Darrell Royal, Ricky Williams, Vince Young, and Colt McCoy, among others;his recollections of the Longhorns' National Championship win vs #1 USC in 2005;his thoughts on other memorable Texas matchups, including their win vs Michigan in the 2004 Rose Bowl, and their loss to Alabama in the 2008 National Championship game;his family;and other topics!The podcast brings up a wide range of names from Southeast Texas, including Doug Ethridge, Rusty Davis, Jimmy Burnett, Tip Durham, Harold Lawson, Clint Crisp, Zack Byrd,, Brandon Faircloth, Mike Simpson, Frank Stanfield, Frank Cheek, Dixie Dowden, Ken Watson, Cecil Green, Wayne Skeet Williams, Moe O'Brien, Joe Allen, Paul Carswell, Dan Ives, Butch Troy, Rodney LeBoeuf, Jack Lynch, Leyton Brown, Richard Alvarez, Tommy Landry, Don Howard, Steve Fleming, Steve DeRouen, Bobby Merrin, Tommy Alexander, Dennis Howell, Mike Owens, Gary Hammond, Rusty Brittain, Richard Grissom, Howard Esquivel, Ronnie Wilbanks, Gary Banks, Phillip Sanderson, Dennis Kiger, Mike Tibbetts, Wanda Carole Wrinkle Ford, Burt Darden, Wayne Winn, Patsy Davis, Richy Ethridge, Gary Davis, Bruce Bush, Tim Nunez, Ken Clearman, Phil Vergara, Terry Cobb, Jerry Hooper, Don Bryson, David Findley, Norman Reynolds, David Fry, Steve Worster, Glen Gaspard, Lewis Ford, Kay Davis Doucet, and more! Other well-known names included in the podcast are Mack Brown, Frank Broyles, Nolan Viator, Tom Wilson, R. C. Slocum, Emory Bellard, Jackie Sherrill, Gary Kubiak, Tony Dorsett, Bear Bryant, John Robinson, Jerry Stovall, Danny Ford, Eric Zwier, Ray Goff, Vince Dooley, DeLoss Dodds, Darrell Royal, Ricky Williams, Rob Ryan, Major Applewhite, Vince Young, Cedric Benson, Pete Carroll, Matt Leinart, Reggie Bush, Gene Chizik, Nick Saban, Colt McCoy, Garrett Gilbert, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Brett Stafford...and more!!So, sit back and bask...Always be Faithful, to Purple and White;The Spirit of Aggieland;The Eyes of Texas are Upon You...and more...Right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Memorial Day.Memorial Day is set aside for honoring and mourning the men and women who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.We at Down Trails of Victory podcast are privileged to present our tribute to the heroes of Memorial Day by telling the story of one of Southeast Texas' heroes, Army First Lieutenant Bruce Churan. Bruce, a 1966 graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School, is one of the 58,318 names inscribed on the Vietnam Memorial Wall.Joining Buck and Brad in this special Memorial Day podcast is Bruce's brother Charles Churan, and Ohio native Jeffrey Coburn, who served with Bruce in the Army's 1st Cavalry Division light observation helicopter unit in Vietnam.Bruce's story is not only a commemoration of his sacrifice, it is also a tribute to the 1.3 million American men and women who have died in service to our country, and the hundreds of millions of lives that they touched.We wish you a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend.May God bless the families and comrades of our deceased heroes;May God bless Southeast Texas; andMay God bless America.

Glory Days of 1955 come alive!!Players on the Port Neches-Groves Indians 1955 state football champions--Riley Burnett, Jeff Council, and Don Harper--recall their miraculous state championship run!Hear their recollections about:Head Coach Lewis Ford and his all coaching staff;The 1954 State Finalist football team, and how the 1955 team compared to it;Their undefeated district campaign;Their playoff run, which included two of the most unbelievable wins in Indian football history--the Semifinal win agains Alice, and the State Final win against Garland;Their thoughts on various team mates and opponents;and much, much, more!!The podcast brings up a wide range of names from Port Neches and Groves, including Lewis Ford, Riley Burnett, Charlene Burnett, Jeff Council, Don Harper, Beverly Lee Harper, Mervyn Greer, Norvel Dorsey, Gene McCollum, Bobby Falgout, Gilbert Massey, Allen Williams, Harvey Richardson, Billy Quebedeaux, Buster Wilson, Joe Williamson, P J Granger, George Rodesney, Willie McKusker, Donald Jordan, Pete Mershon, Jackie Hathorn, Ronnie Choate, Gordon LeBoeuf, Bobby LaBorde, Bum Phillips, Dick Clark, Phillip Patterson, Buster Wilson, Lance Van Zandt, Jack Sparks, Nolan "Red" Adams, John Wayne Goodwin, Phil Talbot, Jimmy Kavanaugh, Ronnie Macha, Leo Simpson, Larry Rascoe, Jimmy Williams, Linn Fink, Alfred Pennington, Ronald Robinson, Richard Bolyard, Ed Sanderson, Jimmy Wooten, Loyd Hawthorne, Buddy Bailey, Lewis Felps, Carl Dumesnil, Ed Hebert, Jo Kimble, Myrna Ratcliff, Nelwyn White, Joan Guillory, Joan Brewer, Gail Provost, and many more! Other names mentioned in the podcast associated with that 1955 playoff run include Joe LeSage, John Donaho, Larry Ward, James Street, Leon Fuller, Jimmy Franz, Bobby Boyd, Ole Miss quarterback Eagle Day, Jim Swink, and more!   Glory Days...well we're not passing them by...Glory Days...their story you can't deny...Glory Days...Glory Days...Glory Days...Right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler!!!Senior players on the Port Neches-Groves Indians state football champions--Jack Collazo, Gary Geoffroy, Andy Gilbert, Kirk Romero, Karl Segura, and Wilson Weber--recall those magical days of 1975.Hear their recollections about:Head Coach Doug Ethridge and his all star coaching staff;The 1974 Semifinalist season, and how that season impacted 1975;Their undefeated district campaign;Their playoff run, which culminated in their state championship victory over Odessa Permian at Texas Stadium;Their thoughts on various team mates and opponents;and much, much, more!!The podcast brings up a wide range of names from Port Neches and Groves, including Jack Collazo, Gary Geoffroy, Andy Gilbert, Kirk Romero, Karl Segura, Wilson Weber, Jeff Bergeron, Frank Cheek, Doug Ethridge, P. J. Granger, Bum Phillips Tim Nunez, Greg Davis, Paul Carswell, Bruce Bush, Ken Clearman, Butch Troy, Phil Vergara, Wayne Winn, David Fendley, Tip Durham, Matt Burnett, Richy Ethridge, Mike Giblin, Ricky Simpson, Dougald McDougald, Don Daspit, Gary Davis, Blake Green, Kyle Aguillard, Mark Buchanan, Anthony Garcia, Randy Johnson, Lisa Segura, Jeff Cooley, Jackie Havard, Von Robinson, Ricky Hagler, Carl Johnson, Mel Ransom, Ty Becker, Mike Boudreaux, Wade Terrell, Kelly Hall, Buck Miller, Lee Blackman, Jerry Plaia, Leo Goldburg, Carl Frey, Ronnie Giblin, Mark Lawson, Carl Griffith, Kevin Landry, Owen Schipplein, Kevin Hebert, Jeff Decuir, Ronnie Golman, Terry Guilbeaux, Tony Hollier, Carl Dautrieve, Phil Myer, Craig Guillory, Phillip Fuller, Donald Hilton, Bryan Landry, Howard Kern, Craig Romero, and many more! Other names mentioned in the podcast associated with that 1975 playoff run include Edgar Allan Poe, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, Wes Hubert, Ronnie Thompson, Vic May, Charlie Behn, Joey Peno, Shawn Walker, Shawn Bruno, Tim Hammond, Leroy Leopold, Joe Washington, Weldon Cartwright, Don Clayton, Keith Gilchrist, Terry Medford, Jeff Corley, Terrence Grant, Jacob Green, Jay Lundschen, Mike Stone, Russell Wheatley, Kevin Steen, Mike Woodard, Billy Joe Dupree, Preston Pearson, Roger Staubach, Tony Fritsch, Burt Darden, Billy Kilmer, and more!   So don your purple and white, decorate your cars, and caravan with us...It's a victory trail with a state title destination!Right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Are you ready to ROCK 'N ROLL???!!!Rock star Edgar Winter, on break from his tour with Ringo Starr, is here to talk about his life and career.Hear Edgar talk with Buck about:His latest album, Brother Johnny, a star-studded tribute dedicated to his brother Johnny Winter;Growing up in Beaumont, Texas;Southeast Texas' influence on his musical foundation and development;Insights into local musicians that he played with;His gig playing at Woodstock in August 1969;The formation of the bands White Trash and The Edgar Winter Group;The creation of the hit album They Only Come Out at Night, including the hit singles Free Ride and Frankenstein;Touring with Beatles legend Ringo Starr;His 43-year marriage to his wife Monique;and much, much, more!!The podcast brings up a wide range of names from Southeast Texas, including his brother Johnny Winter, Monique Winter, father John Dawson Winter Jr, mother Edwina Holland Winter, grandfather Edgar Alfred Holland, Bobby Ramirez, Clarence Garlow, Jerry LaCroix, Janis Joplin, Glenn Wells, Jivin' Gene Bourgeois, Isaac Payton Sweat, Bobby Reeder, "Uncle John" "Red" Turner, Jon Smith, and many more! Other names mentioned in the podcast from the world of music include Ringo Starr, Joe Bonamossa, Billy Gibbons, Michael McDonald, Joe Walsh, Ross Holgarth, Bruce Quarto, Ray Charles, B. B. King, Bobby Blue Bland, Lightning Hopkins, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, the Everly Brothers, Keb' Mo', Chuck Berry, Ronnie Montrose, Dan Hartman, Chuck Ruff, Don Wilcox, Jimi Hendrix, Tommy Shannon, Rick Derringer, Randy Joe Hobbs, Bobby Caldwell, Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Sam Cook, Jackie Wilson, Clive Davis, Fred the Doorman, and more!   It's an amazing outpouring of stories and insights from a Southeast Texas legend...so...Are you Ready for a FREE RIDE???!!!!...Hop on in, with Edgar Winter and Buck, right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

On the Wings of Eagles...David Greer, Brian McZeal, Daniel Miguez, and Kevin Simien were players on Port Arthur Stephen F. Austin's 1983 Co-Semifinalist football team.Hear them talk with Buck (who was a coach on the team) about:Their experiences attending school at Stephen F. Austin;Their remembrances of Texas Hall of Fame Head Coach Richard Marler;The SFA Eagles' coaching staff;The 1982 off season and regular season;The 1983 regular season and playoff run;Highlights of games, players, and opponents;and much, much, more!!The podcast brings up a wide range of names from Southeast Texas, including Dr. Chester Levy, Butch Kareem Evans, Greg Green, Tom Kroutter, Boyd Edwards, Sylvester Smith, June Dickson, Kay Foley, Linda Hodges, Dorothea Vaughan, Claudine Patterson, George Rose, Jo Ellen Green, Richard Marler, Jimmy Wyble, George Thompson, Larry "Doc" Southard, Joe Washington Jr, Ranzy Levias, Joe Smith, Larry Reece, Jim Yarberry, Danny Knowles, Kedrick Williams, Johnny Comeaux, Sammy Boullion, Gerald Broussard, Kurt England, Carlton Hatch, Steve Judice, Jimmy Oats, Darren Rose, Daniel Frederick, Harry Brown, Kacy Lewis, Marvin Ned, Marshall Simon, Jason Miles, Royce Hearne, Tony Evans, Ed Peveto, Tony Allen, Jim Everfield, Harold Green, Phil Danaher, Burton Murchison, Paul Jenkins, Kelvin Broussard, Todd Higginbotham, Carlie Hallmark, David Payne, Mike Hebert, Troy DeRouen, Gary Miguez, Ed Cockrell, Steve Coulter, Kip Texada, Darrell Montgomery, William Ray Anderson, Chris Peltier, Kevin Anderson, John Miguez, Keith Thomas, Lance Polk, Frederick Rhine, Mike Ramsey, Jimmy Johnson, and many more! Other names mentioned in the podcast who aren't from Southeast Texas are Navasota quarterback Lynn James, Oklahoma State Coach Bill Shimek, and New York Jets defensive end Mark Gastineau!"Your Dreams we Cherish in our Hearts,We're Loyal and True, though we Depart,Our Love for you shall Never Die,Dear Alma Mater, Austin High!"It's a 1983 throwback...Right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

A game so fine it's played on diamonds...Dr. Ben Weber was part of an Anaheim Angels team that captured the ultimate prize of Major League Baseball--a World Series title!Hear Dr. Weber talk about:His early experiences on the Little League fields of Groves, Texas;His years as a student at Port Neches-Groves High School;The Indians' Bi-District Baseball title runs of 1987 and 1988;His journey from PN-G graduate, to his first Major League Baseball appearance at 30-years old;The Anaheim Angels' World Series run of 2002;Giving back to his roots of Southeast Texas;His life after baseball;and much, much, more!!The podcast brings up a wide range of names from Southeast Texas, including parents Margaret and Ben Weber, brother Chris Weber, Brad Guilbeaux, Doug Recio, Lonnie Beaumont, Charlie Wallace, Jay Stone, Larry Plunk, Tim Johnson, Paul Provost, Greg Trant, Chris Huebel, Jeff Johnson, Bobby Straface, Juan Rodriguez, Judge Brad Burnett, Lew Ford, Doug Ault, Xavier Hernandez, Chuck McElroy, Mark Petkovsek, Amy Weber Gil, Russell Gil, Patty Susan Weber Schultz, Nancy Weber Hardy, ...and more!! Also included are some other well known names in the realm of baseball, including Brian Bohanan, Coach Wayne Graham, Coach Bragg Stockton, Dusty Baker, Barry Bonds, Jeff Kent, Kevin Brown, Luis Tiant, Brian Sabean, Ron Roenicke, Mike Scioscia, Nolan Ryan, Barry Zito, Tim Hudson, Mark Mulder, Billy Beane, Troy Percival, Joe Maddon, Ken Griffey Jr, Chris Tremie, and the GOAT of professional basketball, Michael Jordan!So grab you some peanuts and Cracker Jacks...Ben Weber's on the mound, and the umpire's RINGING them up! Check out his story....Right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

"Growing up in Port Neches in the late 40's early 50's--that's as close to Mayberry USA as you're gonna get!"--Dr. Rodney LeBoeufDr. Rodney LeBoeuf was an integral part of the legacy of excellence of Port Neches-Groves ISD, as a student, as a teacher/coach, and ultimately as PN-G's high school principal.Hear Dr. LeBoeuf talk about:Growing up in Port Neches;The Indians' 1953 State Championship playoff run, upon which he was co-captain;His brother, PN-G's legendary running back Gordon LeBoeuf;Coaching on the staffs of both Bum Phillips and Ken Watson;His role in hiring legendary coaches Doug Ethridge and Barbara Comeaux;Many colorful and elaborative stories about his colleagues and their times at Port Neches-Groves ISD;and much, much, more!!The podcast brings up a wide range of names from Southeast Texas, including "Big Joe" Joseph LeBoeuf, E. O. Griner, Dad and Mom LeBoeuf, Constable/Chief Marvin Holt, Deputy Asa D. Frazier, Choir teacher Jonathan P. Lancaster, Gene McCollum, Coach Lewis Ford, Gilbert Massey, Margaret Dalton, Lena Faye Hawthorne, Mary Buck, Shelby Buck, Thomas Harvey, Hubert Miller, Nick Frankovic, Dan Fells, Irene Ford, Nelda LeBoeuf, Wanda Carole Wrinkle Ford, Joe Williamson, Lynne James, Frank Gioviale, Roy Esquivel, Richard Briggs, Bob Briggs, Tommy Atkins, Murphy Broussard, Kenneth Jones, Gordon LeBoeuf, Dan Miller, Don Miller, Jackie Hathorn, Gene Powell, Jim Fairman, Jim "J. B." Higgins, P. J. Granger, Wilford Moore, Bum Phillips, Wade Phillips, Laurie Nunez Phillips, Stinky Nunez, Ken Watson, Dr. Oliver Monk, Doug Ethridge, Matt Burnett, Mike Havard, Andy Gilbert, Jimmy Burnett, Barbara Comeaux, Laura LeBoeuf, Julie LeBoeuf, Molly LeBoeuf...and more!! Also included are some other well known names in the state of Texas, including King Hill, Carlos Esquivel, Tiny Ellison, Bear Bryant, John David Crow, Jasper Flanagan, Dr. Harold Hawkins, and Dr. John Hoyle.So round up your local Aunt Bee, Barney, Gomer, Opie, Miss Crump, and others, and take a trip down memory lane with Dr. Rodney LeBoeuf...Right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

"Like smoke through a keyhole"...That's how University of Oklahoma Coach Barry Switzer described the running style of his All-American runningback Joe Washington.Both Joe and his brother Ken were leaders in vaulting the Port Arthur Lincoln High School Bumblebees to Southeast Texas' dominating high school sports power in the early 1970s.Hear Joe and Ken talk about:Moving from Bay City to Port Arthur,Being raised by and playing football for their father, Texas High School Hall of Fame Coach Joe Washington;Big games played by the Bees in the early 1970s;Some of Joe's and Ken's favorite plays, and keys to their success;Port Arthur Lincoln track legend Robert Perry and basketball legend Earl "The Pearl" Evans;Meeting their lifelong sweethearts while students at Lincoln High School;and much, much, more!!The podcast brings up a wide range of names from Southeast Texas, including Coach Joe Washington, Phyllis Washington, Melvin Brown, Coach Dealey, James Gamble, Leroy Leopold, Richard Dick Williams, Cordell Lindsey, Carl Jackson, Wayne Williams, Ellis Wise, Johny Hamilton, Anderson Harrison (teacher), Henry Mayes, Jayne Smith, Roberta Simpkins Moss, Clayton Clark, Jeff Bergeron, Larry Mayer, Glen Como, Anthony Bryant, Anders Harrison (player), Gary Newman, Marvin Moore, Sam Graham, Ronnie Ford, Gary Drake, Chucky Baker, Charles Alexander, Marvin Charles, Reginald Lewis, Calvin Jerry, Nathaniel Mack, Burks Washington, Alphnse Thomas, Joseph Threats, Brent Guidry, Harold Jones, Carlton Richards, Judge Brad Burnett, Wade Phillips, Robert Perry, Earl "The Pearl" Evans, Meadow Lark Arceneaux Washington, Leroy Arceneaux, Charles Getwood, Clifford Landry, Laurence Ann Roberts Washington...and more!!Also included is renowned recording artist Carlos Santana!This ain't no Jive--it's straight from the Bee Hive...Right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

We're baaaccckkk!!!Down Trails of Victory podcast is back for a second season, and in this kickoff episode, Buck and the show's producer Wanda Carole Wrinkle Ford...give some brief comments about Season One;issue "thank you's" to various people;and give a preview of Season Two's first guests, Joe and Ken Washington, legendary brother combination from Port Arthur Lincoln who are both members of the Texas High School Hall of Fame!Be sure to get your Season Two Tickets, available at no cost...Right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Introducing our Keynote Speaker...Damon West, world-wide best selling author and motivational speaker, talks with Buck and Brad about...growing up in Port Arthur;attending school at Woodrow Wilson and Edison Middle Schools;attending Thomas Jefferson High School, where he was a three-year starting quarterback;his journey from college quarterback to convicted felon to redemption;the people along his life's path that believed in him;his mission to give back and effect positive change--a mission that has made him one of the top motivational speakers in the nation; and other topics!The podcast brings up a wide range of names from Southeast Texas, including Bob West, Genie Montie West, Brandon West, Grayson West, Chief Jimmy Singletary, Joe Washington Jr, Coach Joe Washington, Bill Maddox, John Bass, Jacob Bass, Jason Bass, Todd Dodge, Brent Duhon, Charles Getwood, DeCedric Shawn Giron, Chad Johnson, Mike Owens, Charlie Jehlen, Pearce Pegross, Joey Mouton, Lyndon Henry, Joey Foster, James Brown, Jay Musser, Thad Stein, Toby Guidry, Heath Hebert, Jake Burnett, Claire Barras, Thomas Jefferson HS teacher Mrs. Cummings, Dow Wynn, Coach James Knowles, Leland MccElroy, Frank Middleton, Patrick Palmer, Jimmy Johnson, Janis Joplin, Kenny Harrison, Walter Umphrey, Ed Roddy, Teresa Lee Burnett, Chief Paul LeMoine, Michael Orta, Kendell Romero West and Clara, and more! Other well-known names that are included in the podcast are  Norv Turner, Rep. Dick Gephardt, Dabo Swinney, Nick Saban, Lincoln Riley, Chip Kelly, Lane Kiffin, John Gordon, and more!Damon West has a message of both hope and victory!Your front-row seat to a keynote motivational podcast is just a download away!Right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!!!!

Always be Faithful...Lynne James, long-time Port Neches-Groves ISD educator, talks with Buck and Brad about...growing up Groves;attending school at Groves Junior High;attending Port Neches-Groves High School, where she was drum major, valedictorian, and student body president;writing the words to PN-G's Cherokee Fight Song;serving as Indianette director for eleven years;honoring the Indianettes on their 70th anniversary with new, never-before-heard material; and other topics!The podcast brings up a wide range of names from Southeast Texas, including Frank Gioviale, Ruth Johnston, Earl Jeffrey, Morris Perkins, Zack Byrd, Albert Long, Lyndall Griggs, Jerry LaCroix, Gerry Mouton, Bubba Busceme, Emmy Lou Scott, Rex McConnell, Gene McCollum, Juanelle Jones, Rodney LeBoeuf, Irene Ford, Jean Babb, Patsy Cox, Doris Davis, Shirley Jones, Beverly Rogers, Paula Sory, Thomasine Ward, Latretta Young, Beth Guidry, Jimmie Lou Ford, Cyndy Voss, Doug Ethridge, Sammy Almany, Matt Burnett, Teresa Lee Burnett, Wanda Carole Wrinkle Ford, Leslie Gardiner, Sherry Gardiner Varner, Joy Gardiner, Oliver Monk, and more! Other well-known names that are included in the podcast are Elvis Presley, Camille Long Hill, and Johnny Carson!It's a special edition, as part of our salute to the Indianettes in their 70th anniversary year (1951 - 2021).So put on your Purple and White, and fire up Cherokee!Here Come the Indians...Down the Trails of Victory!Right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!!!!

All Aboard!!...Matt Burnett, Port Neches-Groves football legend, talks with Buck and his brother Brad about...growing up in Port Neches;family influences on him;his years at Port Neches Middle School;playing football Port Neches-Groves High School;the transition into the Coach Doug Ethridge era in 1973;the 1974 State Semifinalist football run, and its coaches, games, and players;and other topics!The podcast brings up a wide range of names from Southeast Texas, including Jimmy Burnett, Jackie Hebert Burnett, Brad Burnett, brother Riley Burnett, Tracy Burnett, Kim Burnett, Gene McCollum, uncle Riley Burnett, Coach Lewis Ford, Patty Hebert Kasper, John DeVillier, Don Miller, Dan Miller, Bobby Trahan, Mary Ann Trahan, Tippy Durham, P J Granger, Joe Williamson, Carl Carson, Lindy Williamson Burnett, Butch Troy, Irene Ford, Rodney Taylor, Jeff Bergeron, Reed Miller, Jerry Hebert, Doug Ethridge, Ken Watson, Ken Clearman, Paul Carswell, Jackie Hathorn, Cecil Green, Bruce Bush, Phil Endicott, Phil Vergara, Wayne Winn, Tim Nunez, Terry Cobb, Pat Daigle, Steve Fry, Leslie Hannah, Donnie Standley, Dean Young, Paul Williams, Mike Havard, Coach Joe Washington, Kyle Aguillard, Neal Morgan, Ricky Vaught, Andy Gilbert, David Jones, Mark Vise, Mark Buchanan, Don Clayton, Mike Giblin, Mike Kirkpatrick, Craig Harmon, Karl Segura, Kirk Romero, Kent Goza, Wilson Weber, Ricky Simpson, Dougald McDougald, Jack Collazo, Doug Watson, Jim Holcomb, Von Robinson, Charles Cropper, Harold McDonald, Jim Bob Helduser, Paul Benton, Fred Theriot, Steve Brown, Kyle Bowser, Tim Owen, and more!Hear Matt tell about going from winning one game in junior high, to playing in the Astrodome against Brazoswood in the State Semifinals his senior year.Don't miss out! Get on board the Ethridge train with Matt!Right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Batter up!!!Lew Ford, Port Neches-Groves baseball legend, talks with Brad and his father Buck about...growing up in Port Neches, and playing Little League ball for the Yankees;his years at Port Neches Middle School;playing football and baseball at Port Neches-Groves High School;his amazing five-year journey from not being recruited out of high school to being drafted and signed by the Boston Red Sox;his baseball stops along the way, including the Nederland Babe Ruth League, Texas A&M, Seminole Jr. College, Lee Jr. College, McNeese University, and his All American NAIA Hall of Fame career at Dallas Baptist;his first short season of pro ball at Lowell, Massachusetts;and other topics!The podcast brings up a wide range of names from Southeast Texas, including Coach Lewis Ford, Shelby Ford, Ben Jeffrey, Jon Deckert, Brandon Deckert, Mark Gassen, Chris Myers, Jerry Hanlon, Bob Straface, Phil Vergara, Stephen Jackson, Tim Owen, Jake Burnett, Doug Recio, David Bonura, Todd Judice, Jon Barnett, Collin Cobb, Brandon Resendez, Josh Davis, Drek Guidry, Eddie Byrd, Mitch Bynum, Martin Alston, Jay Musser, Eric Cammack, Matt Bryant, Jon Patterson, Ben Weber, Jim Gilligan, Jacob Walton, and more! Other well-known names included in the podcast are Texas A&M and Sam Houston coach Mark Johnson, Seminole Junior College coach Lloyd Simmons, Dallas Baptist coach Jim Harp, former McNeese and current Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco, and players Juan Pierre, Marcos Quinones, Ben Sheets, J J Trujillo, Freddy Sanchez, Cameron White,...and more!!This is an incredible and inspiring story of perseverance and never giving up on your dream."This podcast captures the story that I want Lew's kids, and grandkids, to know about him."--Dr. Jon Buck FordGrab you some peanuts and cracker jacks. It's a walk-off grand slam!!Right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Black, Gold, and a Crimson Tide...Leon Fuller, a Nederland 1950s legend, talks about his career, including: growing up in Nederland;playing sports for the Bulldogs, including football under legendary coach Bum Phillips;his All American seasons at Tyler Junior College;playing at Alabama--as captain and two-way starter--for Coach Bear Bryant;his career journey as a coach, including his stints at Wyoming, Colorado State, the University of Texas, and the Denver Broncos, among others;and other topics!The podcast brings up a wide range of names from Southeast Texas, including Ollie Ray Fuller, Jerry McNeill, Benny McNeill, Dorothy Fuller, Byron Rienstra, Bum Phillips, Wade Phillips, Vernon Ramke, Emmett McKenzie, Chief Wilson, Gene McCollum, Larry Minaldi, George Eisenmann, D. D. Perkins, Riley Burnett, Wanda Carole Wrinkle Ford, Jimmy Wrinkle, Don Clayton, Vance Bedford, Brandon Faircloth, and more! Other well-known names included in the podcast are Bear Bryant, Gene Stallings, Billy Neighbors, Lee Roy Jordan, Walt Garrison, Earl Campbell, Pam Fuller...and more!!It's a keeper--this Bulldog WILL HUNT!!!Right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Runners to the starting line...Mike Simpson, legendary multi-sport athlete at Port Neches-Groves High School, breaks the tape as he talks about his career, including: his early years at Groves Junior High;playing football at PN-G under legendary coach Bum Phillips;running on PN-G's 440-yard Relay team that set a National Record at the State Track Meet in 1965;winning the 220-yard Dash at that same State Track Meet;playing football at the University of Houston;his four seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, including three playoff appearances vs. the Dallas Cowboys;his lifelong passion with the guitar;his life after football;his family;and other topics!The podcast brings up a wide range of names from Southeast Texas, including Bum Phillips, Randy Byrd, Kenneth Bernard, Lyman Landry, Leo Simpson (Mike's brother), Gordon LeBoeuf, John Wayne Goodwin, Coach Lewis Ford, Ken Watson, Moe O'Brien, Joyce O'Brien, Kennth Almond, Wade Phillips, Helen Phillips, Dale Bernauer, Dr. Houston Byrd, Cliff Larson, and more! Other well-known names included in the podcast are Bill Yeoman, Larry Gatlin, Paul Gipson, Elmo Wright, Dickie Post, Dr. Phil, Sid Gillman, Dick Nolan, Lance Alworth, Gary Garrison, Roger Staubach, Bob Hayes, Calvin Hill, Walt Garrison, Tom Landry, Steve Spurrier...and more!!All quiet in the stands...Mr. Starter we are ready...the gun is up!!!Right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Attention passengers...Now boarding at Gate # 24...Jeff "The Jet" Bergeron, legendary Texas high school running back, takes listeners on a round trip, first class flight, as he cruises through: his early years at Port Neches Junior High;his historic All State and All American football career at Port Neches-Groves High School;his experiences as the #1 football recruit in the state of Texas;his post high school football career at the University of Houston, Stephen F. Austin University, Lamar University, and the Seattle Seahawks;his teaching and coaching career at PNGISD;his tenure on the PNGISD school board;his current position as Director of Maintenance and Facilities at PNGISD;his family;and other topics!The flight manifest brings up a wide range of names from Southeast Texas, including Coach Lewis Ford, Cheryl Bergeron, Belinda Bergeron, P. J. Granger, Phillip Vergara, Olivia Vergara, Bill Worsham, Monte Hanks, Mike Loupe, Danny Hare, James Louvier, Leyton Brown, Mike Simpson, Kerry Chatagnier, Greg Bryant, Ken Watson, Jackie Hathorn, Butch Troy, Steve Osborne, Floyd Keeney, Jeff Greenway, Robert Giblin, Lonnie Beaumont, Carlos Adams, Donnie Richards, Don Trahan, Elton Woodrom, Nolan Miller, Jon Clark, Larry Mayer, Robert Perry, Coach Joe Washington, Kim Bergman, Terry Melancon, Mark Hammond, Jim Hilliard, Tighe Huber, Paul Walker, Burt Darden, Bob West, Scooter O'Neal, Leonard Coplin, Steve Collazo, Jeff Woodard, Norman Abshere, Robert Fuller, Mike Reeder, David McCoy, David Mire, David Bruno, Jerry Hebert, Little Joe Washington, Mike Burke, Smitty Hill, Gordon LeBoeuf, Duriel Harris, Kenny Harrison, Kevin Way, Mark Grissom, Doug Stanley, Randy Lovelace, Rodney Taylor, Mike Keeney, Leslie Hanna, Becky Hanna, David Boullion, Kooter Davis, Reed Miller, Hubert Miller, Craig Hebert, Chris Broussard, Joe Gernentz, Kim Folse, Nathaniel Springer, Donnie Standley, Dean Young, Paul Williams, Wade Phillips, Joe Landry, Tommy Landry, Reggie Rogers, Rodney Bernard, Kevin Bell, Matt Burnett, Bob Frederick, Christy Morace, Don Bryson, Wayne Winn, Terry Cobb, Mike Bradshaw, Lloyd Ricketson, David Halbrook, David LeJeune, Ron McGill, Jimmy Burnett, Lana Parker, Scott Bartlett, Brandon Cropper, Dustin Marsh, Jake Lefort, Eric Sullivan, Dallon James, Dr. Mike Gonzales, Kyle Segura, Sherry Drawhorn, Julie Gauthier, Judge Leonard Giblin Jr, Bonnie Jennings, Casey Warner, Chad Loupe, Jackie Havard, Angie Young, Prissy Bergeron, Tana Bergeron, Steve Perricone, Son Jeff Bergeron, Heather Bergeron, Grandson Jeffery Bergeron, Dustin Long, Bo Wortham, Lew Ford--and more!!Fasten your seat belts, the flight plan is filed,...and we're ready for take off!Right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Are you ready to ROCK-a-noo???!!!Every superhero has its origin...Legendary Texas high school  volleyball coach Barbara Comeaux of Port Neches-Groves High School serves up an ace, as she talks about: her early years at Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur;playing volleyball at Lamar University;her first job as a 9th grade teacher/coach at French High School in Beaumont;her first head coaching job at Port Neches-Groves High School;the 1972 state title run in her first year at PN-G;and other topics!The discussion brings up a wide range of names from Southeast Texas, including Shelley Dettman, Kathy Alexander, Bertha Hebert, Nancy McClain, Jan Armitage, Robin Outhouse, Debbie Gilbert, Lydia Sterling, Teresa Collins, Debby Laurents, Cathy Mendoza, Lucy Wiggins, Therese Hollier, Patti McDonnell, Jennifer Collins, Michelle Collins, Judge Brad Burnett, Jon Deckert, Ken Watson--and more!!Find yourself a seat, and stay for the whole match--it's a cross-court kill game winner!Right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Ladies and Gentlemen...Welcome to the MAIN EVENT!Introducing, in the Green corner...Bubba Busceme and Gerry Mouton, graduates of South Park High School in Beaumont.Bubba and Gerry join the show to talk to Buck and Brad about:Greenie Pride;the Southeast Texas music scene in the 1970s;Bubba's boxing career, including his four National Golden Gloves titles, his 1972 Munich Olympic Games experiences, and his 1982 World Lightweight title fight against Alexis Arguello in the biggest sporting event in Beaumont history;their lifelong friendship;and many other topics!The discussion brings up a wide range of names from Southeast Texas, including Darrell Davis, Steve McCarty, G. G. Shinn, Jerry "Count Jackson" LaCroix, Janis Joplin, Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter, Terry Cobb, Kenney Babb, Homer Pillsbury, Tracy Owens, Butch Hartman, Matt Burnett, Jimmy Clotiaux, Freddie Clotiaux, Gayle Sheffield, Stewart Rojo, Pat Zeringe, Greg Isaacs, Gary Weldon, Richard Cantu, Jim Wylie, Perry Payne, Dr. Jed Ramsey, Louie Broussard, Gary Dorsey, Julian LaCroix, Jerry Hentschel, Ellis Gallier, Melvin Getwood, Richard Briggs--and many more!!Get your popcorn ready, because you have a ringside seat!Right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Coach Wade Phillips joins the show to talk with Buck and Brad, and they take a deep dive  into Wade's Southeast Texas roots, including his years:  at Nederland when his dad Bum Phillips was head coach of the Bulldogs; at Port Neches-Groves HS where he met his future wife Laurie Nunez; as a linebacker at the University of Houston; as an assistant coach at Lutcher Stark HS in Orange; as an assistant coach with the Luv Ya Blue Houston Oilers; as defensive coordinator of the Super Bowl 50 Denver Broncos world champion; among others...Coach Wade also shares his remembrances of Bear Bryant, Gene McCollum, Neal Morgan, Leon Fuller, Mike Simpson, George Caraway, Robert Hall, Larry Gatlin, Little Joe Washington, Jeff Bergeron, Matt Burnett, Lance Van Zandt, Wesley "Stinky" Nunez--and many more!!Coach Wade Phillips has never had an interview like this one!!Pack some popcorn in your backpack, and join us on our journey down Wade Phillips' victory trail!

Drop the mic!! It's the inaugural episode of Down Trails of Victory podcast, with your host Dr. Jon Buck Ford and his podcast partner Judge Brad Burnett.In The Launch, Dr. Ford and Judge Burnett discuss the origin of the Down Trails of Victory podcast, and give listeners previews of upcoming guests, including Southeast Texas legends Wade Phillips, Barbara Comeaux, Jeff Bergeron, Leon Fuller, Lew Ford, Mike Simpson, and South Park alumni Bubba Busceme and Gerry Mouton!Get your backpacks ready, and join us as we travel Down Trails of Victory!