Author Topic: The Loudoun Hounds (Read 5676 times)

mimontero88 · « **Reply #25:** January 27, 2011, 05:45:09 PM »

Quote from: blue911 on January 13, 2011, 02:54:51 PM

Really no need

Rain Delay?

And there's always Bowie's Diamond Dogs

And yet, I'm still willing to bet "Who Let the Dogs Out" is the front runner.

As someone who lived in Loudoun County from 1988 (the year I was born) until the end of last year I think it's pretty neat that they are getting a baseball team. Should be fun.

Kevrock · « **Reply #26:** January 31, 2011, 10:42:51 AM »

Frank Howard will be at the Hounds Fanfest on the 13th.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #27:** January 31, 2011, 12:52:23 PM »

Quote from: Kevrock on January 31, 2011, 10:42:51 AM

Frank Howard will be at the Hounds Fanfest on the 13th.

No doubt fans will be hounding him for autographs.

tomterp · « **Reply #28:** January 31, 2011, 01:04:52 PM »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on January 31, 2011, 12:52:23 PM

No doubt fans will be hounding him for autographs.

I heard they hired a carnival barker.

blue911 · « **Reply #29:** January 31, 2011, 01:56:05 PM »

Quote from: tomterp on January 31, 2011, 01:04:52 PM

I heard they hired a carnival barker.

Stan?

tomterp · « **Reply #30:** January 31, 2011, 02:06:16 PM »

Quote from: blue911 on January 31, 2011, 01:56:05 PM

Stan?

No Cats-ens, only dogs here.

Like this one:

imref · « **Reply #31:** September 22, 2011, 02:24:36 PM »

Hounds announce that Frank Howard has joined the team as an ambassador and advisor. Smart move.

CALSGR8 · « **Reply #32:** September 22, 2011, 03:47:46 PM »

I got a newsletter to that effect as well. Following in the footsteps of Harmon Killebrew.

comish4lif · « **Reply #33:** October 03, 2011, 04:23:31 PM »

According to their website, they have not put a shovel in the dirt yet out there, so, they won't be playing games in Loudoun in 2012. But according to their facebook page, they look forward to "... a 2012 debut -- somewhere."

http://ballparkdigest.com/201109224221/independent-baseball/news/hounds-add-hondo-as-team-ambassador

imref · « **Reply #34:** October 03, 2011, 04:38:18 PM »

Quote from: comish4lif on October 03, 2011, 04:23:31 PM

According to their website, they have not put a shovel in the dirt yet out there, so, they won't be playing games in Loudoun in 2012. But according to their facebook page, they look forward to "... a 2012 debut -- somewhere."

http://ballparkdigest.com/201109224221/independent-baseball/news/hounds-add-hondo-as-team-ambassador

potomac?

CALSGR8 · « **Reply #35:** October 03, 2011, 06:00:32 PM »

Maybe they just haven't updated the pics yet!

comish4lif · « **Reply #36:** October 05, 2011, 02:16:09 PM »

Quote from: imref on October 03, 2011, 04:38:18 PM

potomac?

Ha! That field can barely handle the wear and tear from just the P-Nats.

tomterp · « **Reply #37:** October 05, 2011, 10:02:41 PM »

Quote from: imref on October 03, 2011, 04:38:18 PM

potomac?

Ha, fat chance. Just invite your competitor right in?

imref · « **Reply #38:** October 05, 2011, 10:43:09 PM »

Quote from: tomterp on October 05, 2011, 10:02:41 PM

Ha, fat chance. Just invite your competitor right in?

it was a joke. :-)

tomterp · « **Reply #39:** October 06, 2011, 08:40:28 AM »

Quote from: imref on October 05, 2011, 10:43:09 PM

it was a joke. :-)

imref · « **Reply #40:** October 19, 2011, 10:02:46 PM »

They finally broke ground today on the Kincora project after a hold-up over who would pay for road upgrades (the developer is footing the bill).

I'm guessing the Hounds won't be playing in Loudoun until 2013.

imref · « **Reply #41:** December 14, 2011, 11:00:48 AM »

Quote

One authentic, ink-still-wet autograph by baseball legend Frank Howard…for a can of corn.

In baseball, a “can of corn” is an easy fly ball. This holiday season, a can of corn is an easy way to show goodwill toward humankind.

Join the Pack as we visit our friends at the Buffalo Wing Factory & Pub in Ashburn, Dec. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. Give us a can of corn (or 12) and Mr. Howard will give you his autograph.

(Attendee supplies items to be signed. Limit two autographs per attendee. Items subject to approval before signing. Baseball cards, photographs and baseballs preferred.)

While you’re wolfing down those famously hot hot wings, enter to win a 42” LCD TV courtesy of the Buffalo Wing Factory & Pub. Observe the rules at BuffaloWingFactory.com.

An actual autograph actually given to you by the actual Frank Howard. Makes a great gift for even more of that giving spirit.

imref · « **Reply #42:** June 04, 2013, 05:34:45 PM »

the future home of Henry Rodriguez?

mitlen · « **Reply #43:** June 06, 2013, 11:28:12 AM »

Quote from: imref on June 04, 2013, 05:34:45 PM

the future home of Henry Rodriguez?

Damn, I wanted to see the Hounds at the new stadium. Couldn't watch HRod again (unless he was on the opposition).

comish4lif · « **Reply #44:** June 07, 2013, 03:37:45 AM »

It's about damn time that they put a shovel in dirt.

imref · « **Reply #45:** December 01, 2013, 10:15:29 PM »

things aren't looking real good. The head of the team just stepped down and Atlantic Coast League is moving on, at least for 2014, without the Hounds. There hasn't been any progress on the stadium since the Kincora development stalled and they announced plans to move to One Loudoun.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/local/wp/2013/11/27/bob-farren-steps-down-as-head-of-loudoun-hounds-vip-entertainment/

mitlen · « **Reply #46:** December 02, 2013, 08:20:31 AM »

Quote from: imref on December 01, 2013, 10:15:29 PM

things aren't looking real good. The head of the team just stepped down and Atlantic Coast League is moving on, at least for 2014, without the Hounds. There hasn't been any progress on the stadium since the Kincora development stalled and they announced plans to move to One Loudoun.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/local/wp/2013/11/27/bob-farren-steps-down-as-head-of-loudoun-hounds-vip-entertainment/

Our esteemed BOS will figure it out.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #47:** December 02, 2013, 08:38:55 AM »

silly Indy league, corporate welfare is for the big boys

varoadking · « **Reply #48:** December 02, 2013, 12:15:40 PM »

Wasn't there a plan for a minor league ballpark...not long ago...in Sterling...just down the street from the old Heckler & Koch headquarters?

mitlen · « **Reply #49:** December 02, 2013, 12:40:56 PM »

Quote from: varoadking on December 02, 2013, 12:15:40 PM

Wasn't there a plan for a minor league ballpark...not long ago...in Sterling...just down the street from the old Hekler & Koch headquarters?

First one I heard about was just across 28 (Leesburg side) in aforementioned Kincora site. It was a Sterling zip code.