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Earl Campbell Gala “kicks off” Southern National Archery Festival

Frank Addington Jr. by Frank Addington Jr.
September 1, 2010
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Archery in the Lone Star State….
Frank Addington Jr., the Aspirin Buster
Frank Addington, the “Aspirin Buster”
One of the highlights of my archery exhibition career has been to take archery into new venues and get people from all backgrounds into the sport of archery and bowhunting.  When I can get celebrities and high profile people involved, this is even better.  That allows even more families to be exposed to archery and bowhunting and so it goes.  This is one lesson I learned from Fred Bear, who was a master at getting famous people into the sport of archery.
On Saturday, August 28, 2010 I was in Austin, Texas to perform an exhibition for the Earl Campbell Gala at the Cool River Cafe.  This Gala was to kick off the upcoming Southern National Archery Festival, which is scheduled to start September 2 and run through September 5, 2010.  Bowhunting.net’s Robert Hoague will be with me at this event and will be posting updates during the Festival!  Be sure and keep your eyes on this site Sept. 2-5, 2010!
During my first visit to Austin, I met Earl Campbell at the University of Texas football field.  There he introduced me to the University of Texas’ football coach Mack Brown.  I have admired Coach Brown for a long time.  When his team won the National Championship in 2006, in the locker room after the game he told his team not to let that winning football game be the best thing they ever do in their life, he told them to let it be a stepping stone.  I have since admired him for developing young men and helping them keep their priorities in order.  So it was a big honor when Earl Campbell introduced me to Coach Brown.
Below: Coach Mack Brown of the University of Texas football team.
After practice coach Brown asked Earl to speak to the football team.  After Earl spoke he then asked me to speak.
Below: Frank talking archery to the UT team.
Afterwards the team came by to shake Earl’s hand and my hand, and many of the players told me they were bowhunters.  Coach Brown has asked me to perform a show for the team which I intend to do.  I was excited that many of the players told me they bowhunt.
The day of the Gala my friend Butch Thompson from the historic and famous King Ranch came up to Austin to visit for the afternoon and attend the GALA with me that evening.  It was good seeing Butch and seeing his daughter, son in law and grand daughter as well.  We had a good lunch and visit.  Butch runs the wildlife division at the 825,000 acre ranch as well as some other aspects of this massive ranch.   I consider Butch one of my favorite folks and a great friend.
He has the only stage recurve bow I’ve ever given away.
Below: Frank Addington Jr. with the King Ranch’s Butch Thompson.  Addington
consider’s Butch one of his favorite people.
In the late 1990’s I was at the ranch doing an archery show for the owners of the ranch and Butch and I were shooting under a mesquite tree on the main lawn of the big house.  He ended up splitting a shaft with my bow and I signed the bow and gave it to him.  I have every bow I’ve ever hit an aspirin with in my 25 year career except that one.  Butch reminds me of the old EF Hutton commercial, when he speaks, people listen.  His wife and daughters have all hunted with him and now he has grandkids to get started in archery.
The night of the Earl Campbell Gala at the Cool River Cafe many people showed up to support the event and have an opportunity to see the great Earl Campbell in person.  Earl took photos with everyone and also signed autographs for the crowd.
Below: Frank Addington with Earl Cambell giving the Hook ’em horns sign.
After a great dinner the MC introduced my show and I performed some “bow and arrow razzle dazzle” for the crowd.  We’d set the net up in the banquet room and Dennis Minks tossed targets for me.  Butch and I were at the head table with Earl and they had a front row seat for the show.
The end of the show was the three baby aspirin–three arrow shot and the audience loved it.  Afterwards I signed some publicity photos for the audience and then asked Mr. Earl to sign my bow.
Below “The Tyler Rose” and NFL Hall of Famer Earl Campbell signs Frank’s bow after the show.  Notice the bow is the burnt orange color similar to the University of Texas.
On September 2 I will be back in Austin to perform at the University of Texas for the team and then at the Southern National Archery Festival that weekend.  This being Texas, everything is bigger.  In addition to the archery events, which are many, they also have other family events scheduled including a redneck parade, cook off, Earl Campbell Football tailgate party during the UT game, games, and great country music shows by acts like Tayna Tucker and Asleep at the Wheel.
Watch for Bowhunting.net’s Robert Hoague’s Live Updates on what has been called, “The Super Bowl of Archery” by some.  I’ll be back in Texas with my exhibitions for the event.  The 2010 HAVE BOW WILL TRAVEL tour rolls on.  Seeing is believing, see you at the show!
If you would like to read more about this exciting event, visit: www.SouthernNationalArcheryFestival.com.
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Comments 10

  1. D Minks says:
    13 years ago

    Very nice. Well written. Cool.

    Reply
    • april berry says:
      13 years ago

      Just my 2cents……. Everything above sounds great, only problem is what happened to all the $ that was to go to the winners and for the “scholorships”? I have a husband who competed, won $8,000, was told “oops little problem so we’ll mail you a check” …….now approx. a month later nobody in charge of this gig will take a call return an e-mail, post an update. I’ve done a little research and find it interesting that the mailing address for “SNAF” is the same as “Premier Fiberglass Pools” in Austin, hhhmmmm? I’ve spoke with multiple other winners who didn’t receive winnings and are getting same level of contact (which is NONE) from the spearheaders of the “Superbowl of Archery”. Many people paid a lot of money to participate in this event, spent time and money on travel time off work etc. where did it go? I am sure Tanya got paid……surely Earl got his $……. Asleep at the Wheel…….. but what about the “LITTLE MAN” that, without them, there wouldn’t have been an event?!?! If anyone knows hows to get in touch with one of these people my # is417-229-0567! Please let them know we’re……….. uh DISPLEASED! So far I’ve only contacted Channel 8 and the Statesman, so far. P.S. Frank, I’d really like your opinion on what kind of light you think this sheds on the sport.

      Reply
  2. Collin Cottrell says:
    13 years ago

    April, hopefully you get to the bottom of this!

    Take care

    Reply
  3. Frank Addington says:
    13 years ago

    April
    I was hired to perform at these events, just like the other acts mentioned. I typically write and promote appearances I do. You would probably need to direct all questions about this event to someone who runs or owns the event.

    Hope you get this issue resolved.

    Frank

    Reply
  4. Tami Larson says:
    13 years ago

    The Southern National Archery Festival event organizer, producer, and promoter Dennis Sissell told me everyone would be paid!

    Reply
  5. Chris says:
    13 years ago

    Did you get paid for this event?

    Reply
  6. April says:
    13 years ago

    Collin- I’ve gotten as close to the bottom as need be, that’s where the professionals come in.

    Frank – I hope they choose to resolve it as well. But I am still interested on your opinion. Also, if you did get paid since you were “hired”.

    Tami- fyi we are not getting that same uplifting message from the Attorney General, District Attorney, or Dennis Sissell. In fact even though my husband was told at a meeing that Jesus told “them” to go ahead and pay everyone, that the $35,000 hot check the Expo Center is sitting on might indicate they can’t!

    Reply
  7. Tami Larson says:
    13 years ago

    The Southern National Archery Festival event organizer, producer, owner, and promoter Dennis Sissell told me everyone would be paid! His Cell Number is 512-422-1239 E-mail dennississell@yahoo.com

    Reply
  8. Tiffany says:
    13 years ago

    Tami U can quit posting that bs on everything I swear! Dennis is not answering his cell the email address is bogus…… try agian….. A lot of folks are out of a lot of money including my family….. We want our money not your words of comfort!

    Reply
  9. Chris says:
    13 years ago

    Did u get paid I bet not

    Reply

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