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I was born in Farmington, Minnesota, and grew up in Marshalltown, Iowa. I went to Northwestern University, and received a teaching certificate from the University of Northern Iowa. I taught high school and coached in Vinton, Iowa for nine years. I left teaching and went to graduate school at the University of California, San Diego, where I received my Ph.D. My first college faculty position was at the University of Redlands in Redlands, California from 1989 to 1995. I have taught at Eastern New Mexico University since 1995, and I was the chair of the History Department from 2000-2005.

I've written three books (two of them on the Civil War), and have co-edited four others. I am also the radio broadcaster for all Eastern New Mexico University football, basketball, and baseball games. Currently, I'm the co-host of The Morning Show on 95.3, KSEL-Country. I was recently named the 2004 Sportscaster of the Year by the New Mexico Broadcasters Association. My wife is the former Janine Snyder from Carroll, Iowa, and I have two sons. Cam, now 26, was born in Waterloo, Iowa, and received his Master's Degree in 2004 from Eastern New Mexico University. Brian, now 19, was born in San Diego, and graduated from Portales High School in 2005. For some strange reason, he's majoring in History in college!

Goofy Myspace Style Survey
What is the most exotic location you have actually been to?
Waikiki…where I caught the most virulent flu of all times and had to be hospitalized. Thanks for reminding me!

What is the dumbest thing you remember doing as a kid?
Walking out onto a baseball field in the middle of a game because I wanted to play. I still do that from time to time.

What is your favorite dessert?
Anything with 15 ounces of sugar in each serving.

Do you have any pets?
If so, tell us about them. Well, Steve and Duffy are big pests. Oh, you said pets! Never mind.

What did you plan to be when you grew up?
6’3”. Just made it, too.

Do you have any tattoos?
Plenty of taboos, but no tattoos.

Ever been scuba diving? sky diving? dumpster diving?
Too cheap to do the first, too smart to do the second, and with all the money that RMB pays me I don’t have to do the third.

How'd you wind up living on the High Plains?
I’m in the witness protection program. No one will find me here.

What CD in your collection would everyone be shocked to know about?
“Songs of the Civil War.” How much of a History geek am I?

What is your ultimate dream job? (other than being a DJ)
I’d like to be the stunt double for Brad Pitt, since we look so much alike.

What’s your favorite website?
If I ever surfed the Web, which I don’t because I never have time, it would probably be something History-related (please refer back to my CD answer).

What’s the strangest food you ever willingly ate?
Anything that was served to me at gatherings of my Norwegian relatives.

If you could visit one person that you haven’t seen since you were a kid, who would it be and why?
In all seriousness (PAY ATTENTION NOW!!), John F. Kennedy and Sandy Koufax. They are still my heroes.

How do you feel about spinach dip?
Like Popeye, I am pretty much of a spinach purist, and the dip would be spinach puree. Get it?

If you could be the personal masseuse for any celebrity, who would it be?
I’d better say my wife if I know what’s good for me. Honey, you’re now officially a celebrity.

What’s your favorite action movie of all time? Don’t be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (big Wayans Brothers fan).

Did you ever go thru an Elvis phase?
If you have ever heard me sing, you would know the answer to that.

Do you have a favorite pair of shoes?
Describe them. They’re red, and I wear them to dance the blues. I can’t remember where I got that idea from…

What’s the best concert you have been to?
Sly and the Family Stone at Northwestern University in May of 1972, because it resulted in a full blown riot (I was in my revolutionary phase back then).

What’s your favorite band of all time?
I’ve got to go with my boys from my old home town of San Diego, Blink-182.

What’s your favorite Mix song of all time?
The Girl All the Bad Guys Want, by Bowling For Soup. The guy who recommended that Steve and Duffy do a pick it or flick it for that song really knew his music!

This Or That

Mac or PC? PC—for PC reasons
Mr. Potato Head or Slinky? I never could get a Slinky to work, so I’ll go with P Head
Velcro or Laces? Which is more like a sandal?
Flintstones or Jetsons? As a historian, I’ve got to go with The Flintstones
Rooney or Moon? The polls are still too close to make the call
Fall or Spring? I do a lot more of the former at my age than the latter
Fries or Onion Rings? Both bad for me, but I love them so
Cards or Slots? Cards, because of Kurt Warner (that’s a sports joke)
Car or Truck? Which is faster?
Steak or Pasta? I’m a carnivore—Steak!
Rollerskates or Iceskates? Look goof on both
Drive or Fly? I’m pretty fly, thanks for asking
HGTV or VH1? I only watch G4 when I’m not watching History or ESPN
Boxers or briefs? Hmmm, let me check…
Peyton or Eli? I’m a front runner, so I’ll go Eli




				I was born in Farmington, Minnesota, and grew up in Marshalltown, Iowa. I went to Northwestern University, and received a teaching certificate from the University of Northern Iowa. I taught high school and coached in Vinton, Iowa for nine years. I left teaching and went to graduate school at the University of California, San Diego, where I received my Ph.D. My first college faculty position was at the University of Redlands in Redlands, California from 1989 to 1995. I have taught at Eastern New Mexico University since 1995, and I was the chair of the History Department from 2000-2005. I've written three books (two of them on the Civil War), and have co-edited four others. I am also the radio broadcaster for all Eastern New Mexico University football, basketball, and baseball games. Currently, I'm the co-host of The Morning Show on 95.3, KSEL-Country. I was recently named the 2004 Sportscaster of the Year by the New Mexico Broadcasters Association. My wife is the former Janine Snyder from Carroll, Iowa, and I have two sons. Cam, now 26, was born in Waterloo, Iowa, and received his Master's Degree in 2004 from Eastern New Mexico University. Brian, now 19, was born in San Diego, and graduated from Portales High School in 2005. For some strange reason, he's majoring in History in college! Goofy Myspace Style Survey What is the most exotic location you have actually been to? Waikiki…where I caught the most virulent flu of all times and had to be hospitalized. Thanks for reminding me! What is the dumbest thing you remember doing as a kid? Walking out onto a baseball field in the middle of a game because I wanted to play. I still do that from time to time. What is your favorite dessert? Anything with 15 ounces of sugar in each serving. Do you have any pets? If so, tell us about them. Well, Steve and Duffy are big pests. Oh, you said pets! Never mind. What did you plan to be when you grew up? 6’3”. Just made it, too. Do you have any tattoos? Plenty of taboos, but no tattoos. Ever been scuba diving? sky diving? dumpster diving? Too cheap to do the first, too smart to do the second, and with all the money that RMB pays me I don’t have to do the third. How'd you wind up living on the High Plains? I’m in the witness protection program. No one will find me here. What CD in your collection would everyone be shocked to know about? “Songs of the Civil War.” How much of a History geek am I? What is your ultimate dream job? (other than being a DJ) I’d like to be the stunt double for Brad Pitt, since we look so much alike. What’s your favorite website? If I ever surfed the Web, which I don’t because I never have time, it would probably be something History-related (please refer back to my CD answer). What’s the strangest food you ever willingly ate? Anything that was served to me at gatherings of my Norwegian relatives. If you could visit one person that you haven’t seen since you were a kid, who would it be and why? In all seriousness (PAY ATTENTION NOW!!), John F. Kennedy and Sandy Koufax. They are still my heroes. How do you feel about spinach dip? Like Popeye, I am pretty much of a spinach purist, and the dip would be spinach puree. Get it? If you could be the personal masseuse for any celebrity, who would it be? I’d better say my wife if I know what’s good for me. Honey, you’re now officially a celebrity. What’s your favorite action movie of all time? Don’t be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (big Wayans Brothers fan). Did you ever go thru an Elvis phase? If you have ever heard me sing, you would know the answer to that. Do you have a favorite pair of shoes? Describe them. They’re red, and I wear them to dance the blues. I can’t remember where I got that idea from… What’s the best concert you have been to? Sly and the Family Stone at Northwestern University in May of 1972, because it resulted in a full blown riot (I was in my revolutionary phase back then). What’s your favorite band of all time? I’ve got to go with my boys from my old home town of San Diego, Blink-182. What’s your favorite Mix song of all time? The Girl All the Bad Guys Want, by Bowling For Soup. The guy who recommended that Steve and Duffy do a pick it or flick it for that song really knew his music! This Or That Mac or PC? PC—for PC reasons Mr. Potato Head or Slinky? I never could get a Slinky to work, so I’ll go with P Head Velcro or Laces? Which is more like a sandal? Flintstones or Jetsons? As a historian, I’ve got to go with The Flintstones Rooney or Moon? The polls are still too close to make the call Fall or Spring? I do a lot more of the former at my age than the latter Fries or Onion Rings? Both bad for me, but I love them so Cards or Slots? Cards, because of Kurt Warner (that’s a sports joke) Car or Truck? Which is faster? Steak or Pasta? I’m a carnivore—Steak! Rollerskates or Iceskates? Look goof on both Drive or Fly? I’m pretty fly, thanks for asking HGTV or VH1? I only watch G4 when I’m not watching History or ESPN Boxers or briefs? Hmmm, let me check… Peyton or Eli? I’m a front runner, so I’ll go Eli





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