Comments on: Verdict on El Paso: Not a good bowl destination

By: Mike D

Mike D — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:40:17 +0000

When I read this blog entry I knew it would stir up some hateful responses. That always happens when someone’s home town gets criticized. But hey….since Berry is getting paid to give us his opinions, why is it necessary to get so worked up when he does just that? His opinion of El Paso isn’t any more valuable than the next guy’s.

By: james

james — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 04:17:50 +0000

This bowl game has been going strong for 76 years…must be doing something right! You can take your analysis and go to hell as far as I am concerned. BOOMER SOONER IN SPITE OF YOU!

By: T mo

T mo — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:26:53 +0000

Not good weather? Mediocre Mexican food? Man, you went to the wrong eating joints and probably got caught in a freak winter storm.

Man, don’t accept the graciousness of a city that welcomes you and your football team in and then trash it. That’s not cool. Just be happy that you were able to have the experience that you did. It beats you and your team sitting at home in Oklahoma during bowl season.

By: David O. Garcia

David O. Garcia — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:58:09 +0000

I hear you write about sports, and since this is the first time I’ve heard of you I find your sports writing boring, hackneyed, and just plain ornery (and not in a good way either).

But you being from OK I didn’t really expect anything better, and even less from a sports writer.

Hope you never return.

By: dan barrick

dan barrick — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:25:53 +0000

berry, unfortunately you are way off. we had a great time in and around el paso. the people were super. we went down early and drove to carlsbad caverns. it was only a two hour drive. then we also, went skiing. it was also only a two hour drive. we also thought about going to the white sands national park. i guess it really boils down to what you are looking for in a visit.

By: Gordi

Gordi — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 11:01:28 +0000

I bet if Berry would of spent his time at Jaguars, he would be singing a different tune.

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:57:18 +0000

Well, I live in El Paso and have traveled all over the world. El Paso is not the greatest place to visit, I agree. It lacks the quality of life attractions that other cities have like the beach, huge entertainment districts, and major sports attractions. I could go on and tell you a thousand reasons why I love El Paso, but you would probably disagree on most. On thing is for sure, when I’m gone, I miss its people, safety, friendliness, and family atmosphere that no other city in the world enjoys. It’s always good to be home. To Oklahoma fans: thank you for visit and good luck next season.

By: cdigger

cdigger — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 01:47:12 +0000

It’s El Paso people. It’s not freakin Beverly Hills. Hell, it’s not even Sacramento. Get over it.

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 21:02:43 +0000

Berry I’d just like to commend you for telling it like it is. At one time, you would embelish and even play a card of favortism with your alma mater but lately you’ve become a fair and impartial reporter. I’m nominating you for the Howard Cosell Award.

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:52:42 +0000

I know what you mean Berry! I visited Midland, Texas one time and couldn’t wait until it was in my rearview mirror. Texas is a huge state, one could almost call it a country. Frankly, though, you can draw a line down West of Fort Worth and the rest of Texas is nothing but desert wasteland. East Texas is beautiful. I suppose it’s no irony that the majority of Texans live east of Fort Worth. I’ve been throughout West Texas, Pampa to Odessa and I can tell you it’s Diablo country. Nothing but cactus and tumbleweeds! You hit this one on the head Berry! This is “no mans land”!