Saturday, February 12, 2005
Our First Picture
This was taken at an FCA Banquet. Rachel and I were just friends, but I asked her to be my date. I remember thinking how stunning she looked, I had never seen her outside of being on the lake or in athletic clothes. She cleans up real nice!!!
Monday, November 15, 2004
Wednesday, August 25, 2004
Sunday, August 15, 2004
Scholarship!!!
Texas coach Mack Brown emphasizes special teams with every practice, and on Wednesday, he rewarded some of his players for their efforts.
Brown announced that placekicker Dusty Mangum, linebacker Stevie Stigall and punter Richmond McGee will receive scholarships after starting on special teams throughout their careers.
"Those guys deserve scholarship money," Brown said. "We are proud to give it to them."
McGee, who is in his second season as the punter and third handling kickoffs, is by all accounts having an impressive preseason and feels blessed to change his status.
"It feels great to get a scholarship as appreciation for my hard work," McGee said. "But I look at it as a blessing from God. He blessed me with my ability and the opportunity to play for this team. Playing here is the best thing that I can think of doing. I would rather be a walk-on here than be on scholarship anywhere else."
The incumbent has handled all challenges from Vanderbilt transfer Greg Johnson and even picked up a new role. If the Longhorns need a long-range field goal, McGee is waiting in the wings.
McGee kicked a 55-yard field goal during Wednesday's scrimmage, but that doesn't come close to his career long. McGee said that his longest field goal in a team drill is 62 yards, but he recently hit a 75 yarder with only a snapper and holder.
McGee shared the team's Frank Denius Special Teams Player of the Year Award last season after averaging 40.9 yards per punt. Of his 174 career kickoffs, 63 have been touchbacks. Distance has never been a problem for McGee, but he is working to improve his consistency.
"I punted a little inconsistently last season," McGee said. "Ideally, you would like to average a 4.5-second hang time and 40-yard punt. That would probably lead the nation."
McGee didn't spend most of his life playing football. He always favored soccer, but his strong leg eventually attracted attention. His high school soccer coach in Garland, who also happened to be the special teams coordinator for the football team, noticed McGee consistently driving goal kicks the length of the field and asked him to come kick at football practice. He didn't like it at first, but after Garland's place kicker received a scholarship to play at Texas A&M, McGee warmed up to the idea.
Brown announced that placekicker Dusty Mangum, linebacker Stevie Stigall and punter Richmond McGee will receive scholarships after starting on special teams throughout their careers.
"Those guys deserve scholarship money," Brown said. "We are proud to give it to them."
McGee, who is in his second season as the punter and third handling kickoffs, is by all accounts having an impressive preseason and feels blessed to change his status.
"It feels great to get a scholarship as appreciation for my hard work," McGee said. "But I look at it as a blessing from God. He blessed me with my ability and the opportunity to play for this team. Playing here is the best thing that I can think of doing. I would rather be a walk-on here than be on scholarship anywhere else."
The incumbent has handled all challenges from Vanderbilt transfer Greg Johnson and even picked up a new role. If the Longhorns need a long-range field goal, McGee is waiting in the wings.
McGee kicked a 55-yard field goal during Wednesday's scrimmage, but that doesn't come close to his career long. McGee said that his longest field goal in a team drill is 62 yards, but he recently hit a 75 yarder with only a snapper and holder.
McGee shared the team's Frank Denius Special Teams Player of the Year Award last season after averaging 40.9 yards per punt. Of his 174 career kickoffs, 63 have been touchbacks. Distance has never been a problem for McGee, but he is working to improve his consistency.
"I punted a little inconsistently last season," McGee said. "Ideally, you would like to average a 4.5-second hang time and 40-yard punt. That would probably lead the nation."
McGee didn't spend most of his life playing football. He always favored soccer, but his strong leg eventually attracted attention. His high school soccer coach in Garland, who also happened to be the special teams coordinator for the football team, noticed McGee consistently driving goal kicks the length of the field and asked him to come kick at football practice. He didn't like it at first, but after Garland's place kicker received a scholarship to play at Texas A&M, McGee warmed up to the idea.
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
Friday, January 24, 2003
Thank You to my coaches
Colin,
You have helped me out more than you will ever know. I will never forget how you took time out of your busy schedule to go work with a high school kicker that was going to walk on to texas. Your dedication to teaching me how to punt is something I will always be grateful for.
Rocky,
What can I say. You have truly helped in getting me here. From teaching me at Garland, to setting up my walk on spot at Texas, to encouraging me to win the spots, to putting in your word to the coaches for me, everything. I am truly grateful. Thanks for everything you have done for me.
Coach Beaty,
Thanks for the influence you have had on my life. I remember like it was yesterday when you asked me to come out for the football team. No way was I gonna do that, but because it was you, I decided to give it a shoot. I am so grateful you were there to encourage me to play and to set everything up so that I could play. Thanks for being their through the good and bad, and always sticking your neck out for me. I am truly grateful for having you as a coach, for believing in me, and for being my friend.
You have helped me out more than you will ever know. I will never forget how you took time out of your busy schedule to go work with a high school kicker that was going to walk on to texas. Your dedication to teaching me how to punt is something I will always be grateful for.
Rocky,
What can I say. You have truly helped in getting me here. From teaching me at Garland, to setting up my walk on spot at Texas, to encouraging me to win the spots, to putting in your word to the coaches for me, everything. I am truly grateful. Thanks for everything you have done for me.
Coach Beaty,
Thanks for the influence you have had on my life. I remember like it was yesterday when you asked me to come out for the football team. No way was I gonna do that, but because it was you, I decided to give it a shoot. I am so grateful you were there to encourage me to play and to set everything up so that I could play. Thanks for being their through the good and bad, and always sticking your neck out for me. I am truly grateful for having you as a coach, for believing in me, and for being my friend.
Friday, June 21, 2002
Rachel's Resume at 18
Resume
Rachel Kay Shaheen
1500 Las Entradas Dr Austin,TX 78669
Phone: (512)264-3905 Cell: (512)751-0742
Birth Date: October 8, 1983 Age: 18
University of Texas, Austin
Status : Junior
Major : Psychology/Pre-Med (accepted 6/02)
AP Hours 20 GPA: N/A
UT Spring Hours 2002 15 GPA: 3.400
Hours Transferred 28 GPA: 3.813
Total Hours UT + Transfer 63
(see attached detailed grade report)
Texas Tech University
Accepted into the Honor’s College at Texas Tech
Deans list – earning a 4.000 grade point average
Honor’s College $1500 scholarship recipient
Attended Spring 2001 prior to transferring to UT in January of 2002
Universidad Internacional Center for Bilingual Multicultural Studies located in Cuernavaca, Mexico
After early graduation from Lake Travis High School, and prior to attending the Honors College at Texas Tech University, attended an intensive language program in Cuernavaca, Mexico for one semester earning 12 hours Spanish credit with a 4.000 GPA.
Lake Travis High School
Graduated: December 2000
Class Standing: 54 / 275
Quartile: 1st Quartile of the Graduating Class
Grade Point Average: 92.19 % out of 100 %
College Honors, Achievements and Activities
Accepted into the Psychology/Pre-Med program at the University of Texas, Austin
Texas Tech University Dean’s List Fall ’01
Placed 8th in age group in the 2002 Danskin Triathlon
Active Triathlon Competitor
Intramural Soccer Program
Texas Tech Honor’s College Scholarship Recipient
Fundraiser for Tierra Vista Montessori School owned by Willie and Annie Nelson
High School Honors
Scholarships: Texas Tech Honor’s College - $ 500 scholarship $1,000 Lake Travis Ed Foundation Scholarship AP Scholar: Recognized as one of 33 students earning a level three or higher on three or more AP exams resulting in being awarded 20 hours of college credit (see detailed grade report attached)
Austin City-Wide All High Schools Art Competition: One of two Lake Travis Students selected to participate in this city-wide competition earning Honorable Mention Voted Student Athlete of the Month by LTHS Faculty
National Honor Society – Nominated Sophomore, Junior and Senior Years Placed 5th in Regional Texas Forensics in Duet Acting Model United Nations – only sophomore level student selected to participate
High School Activities
Varsity Soccer team – Starting player for two years and functioned as game co-captain.
Team won District Championship in 1999 Awarded individual All District Honorable Mention in Soccer
Varsity Swim Team – Founder and Participant which required getting approval from the ISD School Board
Competed in both English and Western Riding Member of the National Quarter Horse Association
Community Service: Student Council Co-chairman of Community Service
Active volunteer for the Marbridge Foundation for three years and Tierra Vista Montessori School
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