Coach A in the Wild

[darsinewman]

I was in Hoover this past weekend to celebrate my grandmother’s birthday and happened to run into Frank Anderson at breakfast at our hotel yesterday morning. I was hesitant to bother him for a photo, but my 11-year-old niece told me “people do it to Taylor Swift all the time, and she doesn’t mind.” Since Frank and Taylor Swift are obviously so similar, I went for it (after he finished eating). I think he got a kick out of it, as did the guy with him, who thought it was so hilarious that someone wanted a photo with Frank that he took his own photo (hence why we’re looking at the wrong camera in this one). Totally made my day!

 

[chuckiepoo]

I was in Hoover this past weekend to celebrate my grandmother’s birthday and happened to run into Frank Anderson at breakfast at our hotel yesterday morning. I was hesitant to bother him for a photo, but my 11-year-old niece told me “people do it to Taylor Swift all the time, and she doesn’t mind.” Since Frank and Taylor Swift are obviously so similar, I went for it (after he finished eating). I think he got a kick out of it, as did the guy with him, who thought it was so hilarious that someone wanted a photo with Frank that he took his own photo (hence why we’re looking at the wrong camera in this one). Totally made my day!

Very nice pic!

 

[chuckiepoo]

Kenya gold/silver in W 5,000m. Wow.

 

[livefaith]

Cool story sis. The dude doesn't even know he's a legend around here!

 

[preacherman20]

When I got him, Kirby, and Zander to sign a baseball he was like the value of that ball just when down when I put my name on it. I said Coach you are so wrong. He is such a great guy if you can get him talking. If you did not listen to our podcast with him, then you need to go back and listen.

 

[darsinewman]

When I got him, Kirby, and Zander to sign a baseball he was like the value of that ball just when down when I put my name on it. I said Coach you are so wrong. He is such a great guy if you can get him talking. If you did not listen to our podcast with him, then you need to go back and listen.

I did listen! If I hadn't, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have tried to talk to him, because first impression is that he's not approachable. He seemed genuinely surprised that someone (a) recognized him; and (b) wanted a pic with him. Not gonna lie; I was geeking out a little. I hope he enjoyed it. Husband regretted not making the Hoover trip with me when I got home with my Frank story.

 

[Hurley Mooncalf]

I think it's awesome that you had on a TN baseball shirt when you happened to meet him. Adds credibility to your fandom, or makes you seem like a baseball stalker.

 

[darsinewman]

I think it's awesome that you had on a TN baseball shirt when you happened to meet him. Adds credibility to your fandom, or makes you seem like a baseball stalker.

I'm with you; I couldn't decide whether it established me as a legit fan or made me look like I followed him there from Knoxville. Hopefully I'll still be able to attend games next year and won't be under a restraining order.

 

[chuckiepoo]

I think it's awesome that you had on a TN baseball shirt when you happened to meet him. Adds credibility to your fandom, or makes you seem like a baseball stalker.

Nah. Darsi is all baseball stalker. Has to report when she shows up visiting road stadiums.