Head Viking

Recently we had the pleasure of hosting Portland State Viking Head Coach Jerry Glanville for an afternoon winery tour and some much needed R & R on our sunny patio. It was one of the final "off" days for Coach Glanville before training camp starts and he begins the quest to lead the Vikings to the Big Sky Conference championship.
Coach Glanville and his wife Brenda shared some stories about their experiences around the game of football which was especially thrilling for me. Growing up in 49er country at the peak of their dominance, I endured years of hazing as California's # 1 Houston Oiler fan. The Oilers weren't very good when Coach Glanville took over late in 1985, but the Oilers instantly became relevant and exciting as Coach instituted his "hit you hard" style of football. Portland State scored a touchdown hiring Jerry Glanville as their coach and the Vikings will undoubtedly be a force in Division 1AA football.

If you've never seen a game coached by Jerry Glanville and his "aerial attack" guru, Offensive Coordinator Mouse Davis, I'd recommend grabbing some tickets this fall and head out to PGE Park for great family entertainment. Tickets can be found here:  http://www.goviks.com/
Also I read Coach Glanville is looking to help keep his players strong and well fed this year and asks for donations to the "I Feed A Viking Club", a program designed to provide three planned meals a day for the ever training Viking players.  PSU lacks the budget of Oregon or Oregon State and donations would benefit these hard working student-athletes. Click here for more information and everyone at Anne Amie wishes Coach Glanville and Portland State football the best of luck in 2007.

-Tim Brislin