January 2, 2009

From Jay:

sup Ike. well......it was a rough season, to say the least. i know you're a free agent this off-season and i really hope the Bombers are able to keep you.

Jay what's the deal dude! Yeah it was A tough season that started off wrong and kind of carried through the season... YUP I'm a free man! Well boss I really don't know what the future holds for me in Bomber land If I knew I would let you know.... Just know this I like playing for the team and being in the city but this is out of my control right now but keep checking my website out and ask questions to see the progress. Again Jay thanks for being a true fan and your support,

IceMan#0

From Chase Charney:

Hey Ike, how you holding up man? I read your blog posting for the year, it was good to get your insights into it. One thing I want to say is myself and other Bomber fans are still proud of you guys. Please don't say that you guys didn't make us proud. Not all fans are the same sadly but myself and others are proud of you guys no matter what you do, win or lose. Doesn't mean we accept or like to lose, but that doesn't mean we aren't proud of you guys. Anyways I know your status is uncertain given free agency. I do hope you are here in '09 but you obviously have a family to concern yourself with and will make the choice you see as best regarding where you play in '09. Anyways it's okay if you don't want to but I was hoping you could give your insight into what happened today with coach Berry . Lyle Bauer said there was some things that happened that didn't mesh with the football club, and a few fans have an idea of what that may be, although no one will say publicly for understandable reasons. So yeah I'm not asking you to comment on that part, I dont expect you to and I know what happens in the room stays in the room but if you could give your best in describing your opinion regarding the move with Coach Berry that would be great. Have a healthy offseason Ike, take care buddy!

Chase I'm good and in a good frame of mind....Thanks for checking out the blog really put my heart into that, and trust me i do know who the true BB fans are out there... also I agree that losing is not acceptable... Yeah I'm a free agent this off season and I am looking forward to it and most defiantly family plays a big picture. Dude I could go on and on talking about coach Berry but I'm not the type to talk outside locker room but I'll tell you this, I think coach may have did some things wrong and it effected the whole situation around the building and it showed... I think he changed a little bit in his ways kind of went out the box, I still think he is a good coach though remember three straight seasons with a playoff game.... But like I said before I'm not going to bring out the things that are supposed to be kept in house just wanted to answer your question a little bit. So keep stopping by and checking out the site buddy....

IceMan#0

From Angel:

Ike, what's up man.. Angel from DPHS... remember FFA class!!! Hey man, followed your career.. you need to come back to Florida !!!

HM, A DPHS classmate now that's what I'm talking bout!... Crazy Angel wow that was so long ago but I really think I have a clue though, how about you find me on facebook and send me your picture because I'm always trying to catch up with old friends that's important to me... I can tell you this I'm glad you checked me out and followed my career and you better believe I'm coming back home.....

IceMan#0

From BomberChick76:

Hi Ike! What are your plans now that the season is finished? True Blue & Proud of you! See you in '09! :) -Bomberchick76

Hi bomber chick its always a good thing to see the ladies checking out the website and thinking bout the IceMan...:) As for my plans for the off season well pretty much the same work out, work out and try to prepare my body to not have those nagging injuries like i had all last year.... also i have some off the field possibilities that i think will have a good effect on me....Thanks for your support and keep stopping by.....

IceMan#0

From Dennis Richardson:

Hey, Ike Just wanted to congradulate you on your career. You may or may not remember who I am, but we went to Dr.Phillips High School and we were on the same Track Team together and you graduated in 96' I graduated in 97' you were one of the Captains along with Andre Heyslip. Anyway Its' good to see you fullfil your accomplishments, I almost lost you when you left the NFL. Well Just to let you know I'm a MINISTER of the Gospel I'm married with a son and currently working for the Government. Well, if your ever in Orlando I would like to meet you. Also, if you ever looking to attend a church while your in orlando stop by and hollar at me; also, CORY MATTHEWS attends the same church, You can go to acojow.org to view our website and church location. Be Bless and always acknowlegde God.

Wow times two....! Hows it going man? I have to make sure I watch my tongue since I'm speaking with a paster...lol.. Yeah I remember you, you were a important part to our team... Dude I remember you when you first started trying the hurdles that was a sight!!! But you got better a lot better and we got points that helped us win meets... But thanks for being true boss and showing support for me.... How did you find me?

Iceman#0

From Brian:

hey ike wats up i'm one of ur biggest fans from va tech. I was just wondering if you have been back since your playing days. Im goin there next year. You were sick there also I'm going to play a sport there so hopefully I will like it. Peace Ike good luck.

Brian Whats up my man... A VA TECH fan nice! How do you like the site, nice ha my main man Jeff hooked it up for me.... Gnaw i haven't been back there in a while really since I left but I'm still there if you know what i mean... Nice, going to be a HOKIE that's what it is dude nice choice if i had to do it all over again I wouldn't change nothing VA TECH all the way... Your going to love the school and everything about it trust me, because its a very nice college town and the people at the school will make it an experience you'll never forget.... Have fun and stop back by to check me out and let me know how it is going....

IceMan#0

From Jay:

Sup Ike....I notice you changed the colour scheme of your site (VT colours?) and most stuff related to the Bombers. does this mean you're going to test free agency? if so....i wish you all the best, but i'd love to see you back in "BLUE AND GOLD!!" I'm an Ike fan aswell as a bomber fan.

Back again, Yeah I had my man Jeff change the colors on my site because I wanted a new look....Don't read anything by that because if you knew me like most of my teammates and people close to me I'm always talking bout VA TECH... That's where it all started for me and that's where my mentality is right now back to basics.... There is still a lot of bomber stuff on the site pictures etc, but right now it looks like I might be doing just that... You may ask why because I haven't heard a word from the team even though I know they have been in contact with some people so that's a question you may have to write to them...If they want me and show that then why not come back to BB land, I like it there... Last year was a down year for us but there is a lot of talent on that team and if the core is back with some changes here and there then trust me it will be a good team! Jay thanks for being a real fan and understanding FOOTBALL and seeing what my talents are also what I can bring to a team....

IceMan#0

From Darrell "Pumper":

Hey Ike. I'm just cruising around on the net and thought I would check your site. I just wanted to know if the team has contacted you,to see what the plans are for next season. After a tough year, I hope they have some faith in the guys that were here. Maybe it wasn't just the players, but a coaching phylosophy that didn't work. I hope to see you back. Take care, Darrell

My man Pumper can't believe you checked out the site and you actually asked a question....! To answer your question nope haven't heard a word from them so I don't know what there plans are... I like being there and they know that, well the people that where there last year, don't know coach Kelly and what his plans are but I do know that they have been in contact with some players though just not me.... but we will see what happens boss BB is in my blood but I wont lose any sleep if they don't want me cause I'll just make them pay if I'm on another team lets put it that way!!!

IceMan#0