Friday, April 13, 2007

STEVE ALFORD: A TRIBUTE

Dear Steve,
I know we haven't seen each other since 1987 but we'll eventually meet again. I promise...I've just been really busy.Sincerely,The NextLevel
Dear Steve,
Don't worry, I'll take you back.Missing you,The NIT
Dear Steve,
You lose basketball games like I lose weight.Sincerely,Jared from Subway
Dear Steve,
Don't listen to these people. I watched every game and feel you did a great job!!!!!Ray Charles
Dear Steve,
Before you say next level, be careful which button you pushed.Sincerely,Elevator
Dear Steve,
What do I do with this damn Hawkeye pool table?Love, Tanya
Dear Steve,
You Complete Me,Love, Steve
Dear Steve,
Since you have now left Iowa do you mind taking your players out from under me?From,The Bus
Dear Steve,
When you left Iowa you forgot me.fromYour dignity.
Dear Steve,
See you in 8 years.FromUNM pink slip
Dear Mr. Alford -
Please come to Indianapolis. I think we might have some things we need to talk about.Sincerely,MylesBrand
Dear Steve
Thank you for leaving me for the next coach!Signed2 million
Dear Steve,
Expectations are low here, you should fit in just fine.Signed,University of NewMexico
Dear Steve,
We're going to need to condition twice a day now with all this dry heat.Concerned,Your hair
Dear Steve,
I did some research and I regret to inform, Lobos doesn't translate to 'Next Level'.Buena suerte,Your high school spanish teacher
Dear Steve,
Don't worry, you're not the only one who took a wrong turn at Albuquerque.Bugs Bunny
Dear Steve:
Even I don't believe you.Sincerely,Commisioner of the Mountain West Conference
Dear Steve:
I'll miss you more than you will ever know. Thanks for everything.Sincerely,Greg McDermott
Dear Steve,
What's life like outside of Iowa?Pierre PiercePS: I need an agent, interested?
Dear Steve,
Can we at least have the “free” lawn mower back
Signed, John Deere Dealership


Dear Steve,
You used “ Iowa is a football school” like I told you too……priceless!
Coach Knight



Dear Steve,
You coach like I sing.
I love you, Sanjaya



Dear Steve,
Please return the salsa bowls you ‘borrowed’
Sincerely, Carlos O’Kelly’s


Dear Steve,
I’ve been waiting 8 years to tell you this. I love you, and I never wanted to see you go.
Love, Pat Hardy



Dear Steve,
You left me under your seat at Caver, Have some freaking respect…..I make you!
Sincerely, Hairgell



Dear Mr. Alford,
Please return the shower robe with the red “I” embroidered on it. If you would like to purchase one, they are available in our gift shop.
The Isotope Inn, Albuquerque




Dear Steve,
Thanks for hanging around for my senior year. You taught me a lot J
Katie (Pom Squad)



Dear Steve,
I’m sure it was just an oversight on your part, but you forgot to pay for brunch for you and your family last Sunday.
I had to cover for you, please stop by when you get back to town.
Signed, The waiter at El Pinto

Steve,
We’ve decided to postpone publication of your memoir “Years of Hawkeye Glory.”
Yours, UI Press


Dear Steve
Lay off me. I’m starving!
Love, Tanya

GO HAWKEYES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
D C
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