Newest book by Derek Johnson (Coming this August)
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Nah, I would have heard about it if DJ wrote a book on DJ.puppylove_sugarsteel said:
There was already a great book on DJ, we all know what happened with bug-eyed Barbie, upper campus;, pup dumped his liquid disgust contraband on the bitch above the tunnel in 1996. Proudest day of my husky game lifetime. ... Old news. Lets move on to the millenium, the disaster after Rick left. He was such a cool coach. Players loved him. Victor Rodgers a prime example . I really liked the Weaz, and he saved husky football. Hedges only accomplishment was that bold move. Neuheisel gives a hell of an interview.dnc said:
Chinned. This is a fantastic idea.puppylove_sugarsteel said:
Sounds like a great book Stalin. Later could you write a book on the downfall of UW under TW, the politics, the race card, the shame, the disgust by loyal season-ticket holders, the innards of that mess. Id like to know what his coaches, players has to say about that hot shit fuckshow.DerekJohnson said:Hey everybody... Slightly more than two years after starting the project, my next book is complete and has entered the production stage. The targeted release date is August 17. It's called The Beautiful Life and Tragic Death of Parker Moore. For those unfamiliar with the story, Parker was an amazing young man who was graduating from Woodinville High School just as I arrived at The Woodinville Weekly in 2013. He went on to Linfield College in Oregon to play football as a linebacker and to study finance.
On November 15, 2014, Parker entered a 7-Eleven in McMinnville, Oregon late at night. He was randomly murdered inside that store. To everyone who knew him, this news was not only horrific but also incomprehensible. While in high school, he'd been jokingly crowned "Most Likely to be a Trophy Husband". But in reality, Parker Moore was going to become something epic in this world and give back much to society. Friends and teammates could clearly see that. Parker was handsome, charismatic, brilliant, mischievous, cunning, athletic and funny. Above all, however, he possessed tremendous empathy. If a mad scientist were to concoct all the ingredients needed for a great future leader, they would've created Parker Moore.
But his life was snuffed out in a moment of horrific, random violence. The ramifications of his murder deeply impacted the communities of Woodinnville and McMinnville. The lives of his friends and family were shattered and altered. Through all this came the grappling for meaning and the reconciling of faith. (People had different responses to the questions of the impact on their faith).
As I worked on this book, I grew close with Douglas Archie Moore and Julee Moore. I also received invaluable input from their daughter Hayley. Their help and trust were critical. At the outset I told them I wouldn't write the book without their blessing. Portions of these interviews ventured into private and vulnerable areas of their lives. The Moores answered the questions despite the pain or discomfort they felt. For that I am grateful.
In all, I conducted sixty-one interviews with family, friends, coaches and teammates. There were lots of tears but also funny moments they shared from Parker's life. Some stories I really enjoyed had to be cut from the book for the sake of the overall story. But once the book launches, I will have a blog on my redesigned website derekjohnsonbooks.com, which will be rolled out in mid-August. I will tell some of those wonderful stories on the blog.
On Wednesday September 18, we will be having an event to commemorate the book at The Pizza Coop in Woodinville. It will run from 7p.m.-10p.m. Everyone is welcome to drop by.
I'd also recommend Stalin pen a look at Husky Football in the Don James era. Our fanbase needs an intimate portrayal of Don James' career at Washington. This could be required reading for anyone who loves Husky Football and the honorable man who was its coach.
Rick did bring dawgball back, but had a history of destroying running games. After Tui left he did just that. I want to know what happened from the time gilby through Sark mucked everything up. Thats a compelling book. -
BTW DJ,
I know you have a good relationship with Dave Hoffman. Any chance you two could collaborate on a book?
Those early 90's linebackers were like hitmen. -
That's not a bad idea.PurpleBaze said:BTW DJ,
I know you have a good relationship with Dave Hoffman. Any chance you two could collaborate on a book?
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I got the reference. Mis Padres cultured mePurpleBaze said:
BTP is a lot more worldly than we ever thought. I used to think he was your typical pajama-wearing, hot-chocolate drinking millennial.DerekJohnson said:
I mean BTP chinned the post and he wasn't even born when that video came outPurpleBaze said:
Quite honestly, I think most people here already see me as a cigarette-smoking, cab-driving, bearded gaybob. So, the George Michael reference didn't really raise any eyebrows among the HCH crowd.DerekJohnson said:I'm surprised that I'm surprised that more people didn't find the notion of Bazey being George Michael driving a cab to be LOL funny.
I'll try not to die at age 53 on Christmas day.
He has turned into quite the contributor on HCH. All that being said, BTP does tend to chin a lot of poasts. -
A TW book would be his best seller. But who cares about book sales
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You are the densest motherfucker, ever!puppylove_sugarsteel said:A TW book would be his best seller. But who cares about book sales
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Baze you cant even read a book, youve proven unable to insult someone ...is there anything youre good at? Everyone has a talent...well, almost everyone lofl. Let me predict your witty comeback...'fuck off'?PurpleBaze said:
You are the densest motherfucker, ever!puppylove_sugarsteel said:A TW book would be his best seller. But who cares about book sales
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Race tells you to fuck off. I don't. I want you to stay, because you're unintentionally funny.puppylove_sugarsteel said:
Baze you cant even read a book, youve proven unable to insult someone ...is there anything youre good at? Everyone has a talent...well, almost everyone lofl. Let me predict your witty comeback...'fuck off'?PurpleBaze said:
You are the densest motherfucker, ever!puppylove_sugarsteel said:A TW book would be his best seller. But who cares about book sales
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Youre unintentionally unfunny bazePurpleBaze said:
Race tells you to fuck off. I don't. I want you to stay, because you're unintentionally funny.puppylove_sugarsteel said:
Baze you cant even read a book, youve proven unable to insult someone ...is there anything youre good at? Everyone has a talent...well, almost everyone lofl. Let me predict your witty comeback...'fuck off'?PurpleBaze said:
You are the densest motherfucker, ever!puppylove_sugarsteel said:A TW book would be his best seller. But who cares about book sales
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Disagree!puppylove_sugarsteel said:
Youre unintentionally unfunny bazePurpleBaze said:
Race tells you to fuck off. I don't. I want you to stay, because you're unintentionally funny.puppylove_sugarsteel said:
Baze you cant even read a book, youve proven unable to insult someone ...is there anything youre good at? Everyone has a talent...well, almost everyone lofl. Let me predict your witty comeback...'fuck off'?PurpleBaze said:
You are the densest motherfucker, ever!puppylove_sugarsteel said:A TW book would be his best seller. But who cares about book sales
