Musings from the Bell Tower Boys: A monthly newsletter

by San Antonio Red Raider on Mar 13, 2010 7:41 AM CST

The google sent me this interesting new PR tool our administration is trying. Looks like in lieu of setting up a real-time website with killer graphics and plenty of information, they decided to take the newsletter route. Some highlights from their first effort:

1. Leadership tips from the Chancellor.

2. A delicious tailgating recipe from the AD.

3. Update on the 5 year plan from the school President.

4. An informative interview with a former Tech great.

5. A motivational quote on charity from Stephon Marbury.

We can see the PR blitz in full effect. Releasing the Leach tapes and this folksy newsletter at the same time? Wow, these guys are good.

There are a few bugs to work out but overall it was a decent first effort. I hope you enjoy Musings from the Bell Tower Boys (link provided by London Raider below) and be on the lookout for new issues monthly. As always, comments and suggestions are welcome.

And, as always, it's fictional. I saw it in my head. And I don't want to get sued.

(Editor's note -LondonRaider: Readers can also click here to directly download the file (Musings Edition 1).

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Double-T Nation's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Double-T Nation's writers or editors.

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Very funny

After navigating the links to download the file (if you could add a .pdf to the file extension it will save a step of having to choose Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the file), I realized two things: (1) I like your sense of humor very much; and (2) you have way too much time on your hands.

Thank you for the laughs.

by jeffinhouston on Mar 13, 2010 9:13 AM CST reply actions

I'l try to fix the link

I had a tough time getting it set up. Not savvy enough I guess. If anyone knows how to make it easier let me know. I couldn’t get the PDF link to work.

"I swear, I'm gonna stab you with a fork."
-Gerald Myers or Kent Hance

by San Antonio Red Raider on Mar 13, 2010 9:46 AM CST up reply actions

I know how this works...

you are going to give us the first one for free and then spring a subscription fee on us…I would probably go ahead and pony up but I’m gonna go to Bed Bath and Beyond, I don’t know. I don’t know if I will have enough time…

by rindworld on Mar 13, 2010 9:52 AM CST up reply actions

I'm sure the Bell Tower Boys would love to squeeze us for more cash with a subscription fee.

I’m pretty sure though I can keep that from happening.

And, thanks London Raider for providing a quick link.

"I swear, I'm gonna stab you with a fork."
-Gerald Myers or Kent Hance

by San Antonio Red Raider on Mar 13, 2010 11:19 AM CST up reply actions

I probably would pay...

if you could give me at least one nugget per month like the Stephon Marbury quote…genuis…great job…

by rindworld on Mar 13, 2010 12:53 PM CST up reply actions

The Marbury quote is probably the funniest quote I've ever seen

and still have no idea what he’s talking about. I guess that’s what makes it so good.

"I swear, I'm gonna stab you with a fork."
-Gerald Myers or Kent Hance

by San Antonio Red Raider on Mar 13, 2010 6:08 PM CST up reply actions

Bed, Bath & Beyond

LMAO

"I’ve established a reputation for integrity. I have maintained those high standards" - Craig James

by TechFirst on Mar 13, 2010 11:44 AM CST up reply actions

I hope someone

On their staff sees this…..good times SARR.

" I crammed 4 years of Tech into 5"- me

by oldschoolraider on Mar 13, 2010 11:07 AM CST via mobile reply actions

Well Done!

This made my morning coffee taste much better … LOL

by RR77 on Mar 13, 2010 11:36 AM CST reply actions

Yes it does taste better

a little bitter sweet taste! LOL

Thanks for great start to my day

by ezed on Mar 14, 2010 7:50 AM CST up reply actions

Satire and wit !

women should put pictures of missing husbands on beer cans

by TallMike on Mar 13, 2010 1:21 PM CST reply actions

Great newsletter

Are you sure this ain’t real? It sure sounds like them. Yuk, yuk, yuk……

TTpilk Psalm 117:
1 ¶ O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.
2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.

by TTpilk645 on Mar 13, 2010 2:46 PM CST reply actions

Can we print this and distribute it on campus?

by battledome on Mar 13, 2010 6:42 PM CST reply actions

I hope you do.

I try to use humor to point out how ridiculous this whole situation is. Deep down I’m still really pissed off about the whole thing. I hope alot of people see things like this, and I hope those in the administration are aware of how embarassing they are to the majority of Tech fans.

So print it out, email it, put it on facebook, drop flyers from an airplane, keep spreading the word. I’d like to see them try and prove they didn’t write it themselves and that they aren’t a bunch of clueless idiots that like to draw racecars in strategy meetings.