BudSooner
8/29/2008, 07:55 AM
#2-Kurt Busch returned to college yesterday at the University of Arizona in Tucson. No, he didn't enroll in any classes, but he certainly did a first-class job in presenting a motivational speech to the 2008 Arizona Wildcat football squad. "Kurt is definitely an impressive representative for NASCAR, for Penske Racing and for all his sponsors," said head coach Mike Stoops. "We were so pleased to have him here back on campus to talk to our team. I am certain that he made a great number of new race fans here today. We just hope that he'll take us up on our offer to come back and see us play this season."
"I've been here for over 10 years now and I've never seen anyone talk to our guys and have the impact that Kurt did here today," said Wendell Neal, director of equipment operations for the Wildcats. "He had their undivided attention for all 25 minutes. The way he was able to relate what he does to what they will experience was so impressive."
"It was a lot of fun and a great experience to get back down to my old school," said Busch, who attended classes here in 1997-1998. "We were able to tour the new athletic complex before heading over to the practice field. My mission was to motivate the guys by making analogies of the importance of preparation and teamwork in both sports. I was really amazed at their interest level and the great questions they asked after giving my little talk to them. Coach Stoops is a great leader and he certainly made us feel at home. Thanks also to Frankie Acosta of the alumni department and to Paul Corliss and the staff at Phoenix International Raceway for helping make it happen."(TRPR (http://www.trpr.com/Wildcats.html))(8-29-2008)
http://jayski.com/cupnews.htm#news2
I guess Mike figured he could inspire....someone, even if Kurt is sucking in the points chase right now.;)
"I've been here for over 10 years now and I've never seen anyone talk to our guys and have the impact that Kurt did here today," said Wendell Neal, director of equipment operations for the Wildcats. "He had their undivided attention for all 25 minutes. The way he was able to relate what he does to what they will experience was so impressive."
"It was a lot of fun and a great experience to get back down to my old school," said Busch, who attended classes here in 1997-1998. "We were able to tour the new athletic complex before heading over to the practice field. My mission was to motivate the guys by making analogies of the importance of preparation and teamwork in both sports. I was really amazed at their interest level and the great questions they asked after giving my little talk to them. Coach Stoops is a great leader and he certainly made us feel at home. Thanks also to Frankie Acosta of the alumni department and to Paul Corliss and the staff at Phoenix International Raceway for helping make it happen."(TRPR (http://www.trpr.com/Wildcats.html))(8-29-2008)
http://jayski.com/cupnews.htm#news2
I guess Mike figured he could inspire....someone, even if Kurt is sucking in the points chase right now.;)