WSU football documentary on KPTS, Oct 8 @ 8pm

[Rosewood]

http://blogs.kansas.com/shockwaves/2009/09/22/wsu-football-documentary/

[Veritas]

The memory of the players, fans, coaches who perished on that flight should live as long as WSU. Like Marshall University who suffered a similar tragic event, WSU should rebuild - even stronger - their football program to honor not just those that died, but also those that carry the wounds of heartbreak with them on a daily basis.

[shocky]

I just viewed some previews and I was very moved. I'm looking forward to watching it in its entirety. Such a tragedy for all involved.

[Downtown Shocker Brown]

We drove past and stopped at the memorial on I-70 in March. Can't wait to see the whole thing.

[MadDog]

I hiked up to the site a couple of months ago. You need to have good lungs and good directions if you want to the site. I guess I wasn't sure what to expect, but when I got there it was very interesting because it is essentially like it must have been within a few months after the crash. I guess I would have expected it to be a bare spot on the side of the mountain, but most of the plane wreckage is still there. All the personal effects are gone of course, but I thought someone? would have hauled the wreckage away... not sure why, just assumed thats what is done.

If you want to see it, you better go in the next 20 years because trees will have taken over and it will be gone. There's really no trail or maintenance of the site.

If someone can tell me how to do it, I'll post a picture up here if you're interested.

[kawwsu77]

Went to the premiere tonight in Duerkson. Very well done tribute to the 31 that lost their lives in 1970. The DVD of the movie that will air Oct. 8th is on sale now at KPTS' website. They said that they will also sell an extended DVD with extra footage in December. Can anyone say Christmas presents.

[shock49]

Check Out www.bringbackshockerfootball.com

[1979Shocker]

If anyone hasn't had a change to read a detailed account of what led up to the crash, see this Wikipedia article.

Wichita State University football team plane crash

[RoyalShock]

It was a good documentary. Even though I have no recollection of the crash (I wasn't yet a year old) or of having seen WSU football, it was tough to watch without shedding tears.

[rZ]

Had to DVR it and just got done watching...Fantastic job KPTS.

[SFL]

I concur... it took me several minutes to compose myself afterwards. Everyone should take the time to watch the documentary. Kudos to KPTS for telling the tragic story in the manner they did. Let the healing begin.

:good:

[SubGod22]

I just finished it and am with you guys. I obviously wasn't around in 70 and never did experience WSU football. KPTS did a very good job.

[BostonWu]

Done the right way this would make for a very good movie.

[WstateU]

Done the right way this would make for a very good movie.

Agree... there appears to be several intriguing story lines to choose from...

:good: :good:

[1979Shocker]

Done the right way this would make for a very good movie.

And add in all the commercial breaks and it would come out to 2 hours.