Merry Christmas Bulldogs one and all and a very happy New Year. This has been a really good year for Louisiana Tech and we have much for which to be thankful: a fantastic University President, up and coming athletics, a growing student body populated by very bright students, international recognition for academics, improving academic and athletic facilities, and, last but not least a growing fan base of people with an real passion for Tech. Back in the 60's, I could not have imagined or visioned the Tech of today, much has been accomplished with little State help.