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George Woodard on his induction into the Texas A&M Athletics HoF

September 11, 2018
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Key notes from George Woodard interview

  • I’m really excited to be going into the hall of fame with these guys. It took a while, but I’m still here and able to see it and have fun.
     
  • Cathy Capps called me and told me she had some exciting news for me. I’m sitting on the job thinking about what she meant by that. Later on, she texted me and told me a person would be getting in contact with me about it. I got the call and was told I had just been nominated to be inducted into the hall of fame. I told him not to play with me. He said it was a true call, and I said hallelujah. When I hung up the phone, I got out of the truck and danced around for a while. It was a dream come true.
     
  • I didn’t ponder on the Hall of Fame. I just went about my days because the Lord knows. If you did it the right way, your time will come. You just have to be patient.
     
  • In high school, going to A&M and seeing a game, I walked in the stadium and didn’t know why people were standing up. I was told it was the tradition of A&M. What solidified my decision to go to A&M was when Coach Bellard visited me at my high school. He looked me straight in the eye and told me they’re running the Wishbone and they need a fullback.
     
  • When the softball injury happened, I didn’t think it had happened. A guy was standing on home plate and we stepped inside of each other’s legs and bumped shins. He was way shorter than I was. I leaned over in the dirt and he never fell. I told everyone that I thought I broke my leg, but no one believed me. They finally looked at it and rushed me to the hospital.
     
  • I had a trial with the Saints, and that did not work out. I came back home and regrouped. I had a daughter that was about two or three years old. I set my mind to just take care of things at home. It had to be done. That’s what I focused on. 
     
  • I am very excited for what Jimbo is building. The Clemson game was a big plus for the guys and they just need to sharpen up a few more things.
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George Woodard on his induction into the Texas A&M Athletics HoF

11,210 Views | 12 Replies | Last: 6 yr ago by strbrst777
agz win
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Thank you for interviewing George. Loved watching him play!

Congrats, George! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Gig'em!
SA Ag
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Congrats
BillyBob79
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George Woodard, Curtis Dickey, David Brothers and David Walker...as solid a Wishbone of any in the 70's. Congratulations to George...and he won the State 100 yard dash at Van Vleck.
redjalapeno-87
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Congratulations Big George! We could use a big back like you on this years squad.
ontheway
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Gig'em George. I saw George destroy lsu in Red Stick. He was unstoppable.
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crbongos
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Great Aggie!!! Thanks George for all you have done for A&M. Well earned HOF honor. Your a winner in and off the field.
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88jrt06
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WHY IN THE HELL IS WOO JUST NOW GETTING IN?
Ag81Golf
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Congratulations George! Very well deserved!

Brings back fond memories of hearing C. K. Esten calling Woodard's name on those fall Saturdays at Kyle Field with his unique Northeastern accent.
whatthehey78
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Old 'Black Cat' here and old Army...we're proud of you and so happy it's finally happened!!!!!
Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and myself founded empires; but upon what foundation did we rest the creations of our genius? Upon force! But Jesus Christ founded His upon love; and at this hour millions of men would die for Him. - Napoleon Bonaparte
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George,

I can't tell you how happy we all are to see you in the Hall.

You were always the man not just because you were one helluva baller, but also because you were so darn likable. Those two qualities aren't always found in the same person.

I can't imagine having to deal with the disappointment that you did after the injury, because we all wanted to see you in the League, and we just knew you'd get there.

Thanks for reflecting on how you made your own 'halftime adjustment' in your life and moved on. That's as inspiring to hear as some of your epic runs were enjoyable to watch.

Please have a good time this weekend. You deserve it -- you left a bunch of Aggies with a ton of good memories.

*************

Gabe,

Nice job.




TERRY L
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Those guys were so great to watch. My brother was a walk on with that group and those were some fun times. I remember when the students started the wooing they said his Mom got upset, she thought they were booing her son. I'm sure they got her straight on that pretty fast.

A big congrats George!
strbrst777
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I listened to the interview. He came across as an appreciative and humble guy.
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