Talking with
the Golden Eagle players involved in the print, they all have said how
excited they are to be a part of Southern Miss history and are very happy
to have been asked to sign the prints. Marchant Kenney said, "Southern
Miss was an incredible experience for me and being a part of this print
makes me a part of Southern Miss history, one day I can show this to my
kids and grandkids." Southern Miss Outside Linebackers Coach Tyrone
Nix said, "This print will be great, we have had many great seasons
and great players here at Southern Miss, it's about time we had something
to show the world our football history and tradition."
We will tell you this, we plan to make this print something that every
single Southern Miss fan will absolutely love. As big
Southern Miss fans ourselves, we want to make sure that it will make us
all proud to have one hanging in our homes or offices. Doug is working
hard to get the print released by late July or early August. We are going
to have a bunch of great memories incorporated into this painting and I
have no doubt in my mind you will be very excited when you actually see
the finished product.
WHAT IS THIS PRINT I'VE BE HEARING ABOUT?
It was a season
of accomplishment and honors to remember: back-to-back C-USA Championships,
Top 20 finish, Liberty Bowl Champs, amazing plays from great players, courageous
calls from tough coaches, achievement off the field in scholastics, national
television. We all have our favorite memory. Along the way you were there,
taking pictures, remembering favorite stories, and buying keepsakes.
Now the M-Club, Eagle Club and Vintage House Publishing proudly announce the ultimate remembrance of 1997's magical, memorable and heartfelt season. In another step towards national recognition for the Golden Eagle program, the top college football artist in the nation will commemorate the success and rise of the Southern Miss football program with a limited edition lithograph of the 1997 football season.
Douglas C. Hess's limited edition lithographs have captured once-in-a-lifetime sports memories for some of college sports greatest teams, coaches and seasons, including: Nebraska and Head Coach Tom Osborne, Florida State and Head Coach Bobby Bowden, Alabama and Head Coaches Paul "Bear" Bryant and Gene Stallings, Michigan Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard and Head Coach Bo Schembechler, Auburn and Head Coach Terry Bowden.
And now
Southern Miss and Head Coach Jeff Bower and the Golden
Eagles.
Finally, Golden Eagle fans have something they can touch, see and proudly display in their home or offices. To have a part of Southern Miss football history and tradition. Ten, fifteen or twenty years from now, you will be able to relive the memories of this pivotal year in Golden Eagle Athletics. The 1997 Southern Miss football season felt like no other in the history of our program and many experts already consider the 1997 season to be the season to propel our program to the top.
WILL
THE PRINTS HAVE ORIGINAL SIGNATURES?...............YES!
Signing the print will be the 1997 Conference-USA Coach of the Year,
Head Coach Jeff Bower, along with the heart and soul of the team,
the Eagles emotional team leader, All CUSA 1st Team linebacker Marchant
Kenney. Also signing the print will be All-American, CUSA Player of
the Year, Cornerback Patrick Surtain, Eric Booth (the number
one statistical kick-return man in the nation, who can forget the long
runs against East Carolina and Tennessee?) and 1,000 yard rusher, All 
CUSA
1st Team Running back Harold Shaw (If he didn't run around you,
then he ran over
you).
All four players are currently signed with NFL teams for the 1998 season.
Additionally, look for these guys to appear on the print. First team
Academic All-America Jeremy Lindley, showing the nation what great
student athletes Southern Miss produces. Long time coaching great, recently
retired Thamas Coleman and college football's best Defensive Coordinator
John Thompson
.
When we look back sometime in the future, we'll never forget and we will forever have great memories to talk about with the 1997 Southern Miss Football print. Now, these memories will last forever with Southern Miss' first Limited Edition lithograph from nationally acclaimed artist, Douglas C. Hess.
WHAT
TYPE OF PRINTS WILL BE AVAILABLE?
The Southern Miss Lithograph of the 1997 season is designed to be the
most limited edition print ever from Douglas C. Hess and Vintage House
Publishing. We have really made a big effort for all Golden Eagle fans
to ensure that those who will purchase a print will be given the best opportunity
to see this print become an early sellout.
Regular Edition Print - $150.00
Order the 1997 Southern Miss Football Limited Edition Lithograph Today by calling the M-Club @ (601)544-6410
Make checks out to: The M-Club/Football Print
Send your checks to:
Joe Bryant M-Club
Shelter Insurance
6224 US Hwy. 49
Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39404
CREDIT CARD ORDERS: The card of choice is VISA. We will be surcharged far less with VISA than other cards, but we will take almost any type credit card. The less money we give to the credit card companies other than VISA, the more that goes into the Kristen Bower Athletic Endowment.
Email your orders to: The Eagle Club - [email protected]
or
Gregg Hess - [email protected]
The limited edition lithographs will be issued on a first order, first issued policy, thereby enabling purchase and guarantee of a low numbered print. Also being issued is a Guarantee Certificate for "Right of First Refusal." This certificate will guarantee the right to purchase the next Southern Miss football print of the same number you receive of the 1997 Southern Miss Football limited edition lithograph.
(Special Note: Just under 60% from the sale of the 1997 Southern Miss limited edition lithographs will go to the Kristen Bower Athletic endowment.)
