GRRRRRR!
 

Coming to a CBSMF Big Ten Stadium near you! :fghttt:

What
 

Don did you buy a real tiger??Don't bring it to my house I can't have pets.LOL

No...but when Northwestern meets them they'll feel like they met a real Tiger.

:rtfl::rtfl::rtfl::rtfl::rtfl:

LMAO
 

Hey I know your OL and DL are on roids but I will definatly be testng your D.Ask yourself one question can you stop the spread offense.whenever you want to get that but handed to you in a little scrimmage I'm ready.HOLLA!!!!!!!

Introducing...
 

The Grambling State University Tigers.

The Field Generals. Leading the offense will be Brandon Landers, James Harris, and Doug Williams. (More to come)

There's more!
 

But first….
…this adventure began as a thought last Spring in trying to determine what college team I wanted to play with in the Detroit College City League. I’m an avid fan of the Michigan Wolverines but so was everybody else around here. In the back of my mind I wanted a team that was a little different. Not a major college but one with a rich tradition. Of course the only school for me was one of the most storied HBCU’s of all time. I made up my mind that it was going to be Grambling. Unfortunately, I was unable to play in the local college league but I was determined to get a Grambling team.

Pulling the trigger for the Grambling offense, Brandon Landers, James Harris, and Doug Williams

The story continues...
 

I started doing my research last Summer. At first, I got some great information from databaseFootball.com. They had a list of all the Grambling players who played in the NFL. I compiled a list of the great ones who made the Hall of Fame, those who had distinguished careers, and those that played for a lengthy period of time. My next step was to call the Grambling athletic department. I was disappointed that they did not have the info I was looking for readily available but they introduced me to a gentleman who maintained a treasure trove of GSU sports information. I sent him my list and he returned it with the numbers those players wore while attending Grambling. One of the things I had to consider was that those that played in the NFL played a different position in college. Because we weren’t sure about a few positions I took liberty and placed them in the position they played in the pros. I also included players that are either currently or were recently on the team in order to fill my roster. Now with a roster in hand I was ready to commission someone to customize and paint my team (I know I spoke to a couple of you out there).

The Protectors
 

I ended up doing the customizing and painting myself. Two coaches who have become good friends during this process, Hooper (Scott Hooper) and Wolverinefan (Chuck Lawrence) get the credit (or if you guys don’t like my team then they get the blame) in talking me into doing this myself. Scott told me “don’t pay anyone a dime until you’ve tried to customize some players yourself”. I was going to hire Chuck to paint my team (he’s one of the best out there) but he suggested that I give it a try. I was hesitant at first but after watching some of this forum’s talented guys out there, not to mention young Michael out there painting up a storm on those Vikings I took the plunge.


Protecting the Field Generals and opening holes for the running backs is the offensive line.

Coach you are inspiring me...
 

to do some work too.

I've got a little left on a team of Dolphins and then I will be doing some college emotions! Keep posting those outstanding Grambling Tigers.

Reg

W-i-d-e Receivers
 

I studied the work of Michigan Joe (I got a couple hybrids in there dude), One2watch, Reggie Rutledge, and others when it came to customizing. I tried to follow the advice of Guttman, Fields, and a few others from the Tweak while painting my figures. I personally don’t think I came anywhere close to those guys with my finished product but it was a blast for the most part.


Dwight Scales, Jake Reed, Charlie Joiner, and Sammy White will be striking fear in the hearts of secondaries this season.

Running like crazy!
 

The ground attack led by the great Tank Younger.

great job, this is a really unique uniform. Great work!

Tenacious duo
 

Tight ends Andrew Glover and Tim Abney. The two of Glover are a little blurry but I wanted to show the hybrid work I did.

Coming up next...Defense!
 

I’ll tell you what I liked doing, customizing, putting on the decals and face mask (I know…weird). mgngcrz I did not enjoy the painting. NEXT TIME CHUCK YOU ARE DOING THE PAINTING. I just did not have the patience for the painting part of it. It did not help that I realized I painted both the offense AND defense in the dark uni’s. I was looking at re-doing my whole defense. At that point I did not think playing in the CBSMF was worth it. :rnt; After 3 days of cursing at everyone except for the person who deserved it…me, I stripped the paint off the defense and started over. Believe it or not this added an extra month to the project. It was labor intensive and nerve racking but I completed it. At this point I gotta thank Reggie for the pep talk and working on my decals for me. The guy is such a wealth of information. thmbsp$

MY MAN
 

YO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THIS TEAM IS STRAIGHT HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YOU HOSED ME DON:rtfl: :rtfl:

I AM SITTING IN THE ROOM AT MIGGLE TRYING TO CUSTOMIZE MY GUYS, AND ALONG YOU WERE PRETTY DARN GOOD YOURSELF. AND YOU NEVER LET ON.

THE PAINTING, ALL THOSE LITTLE DECALS, THE FIGS - ALL HOT MAN!!!!!!!!


WOW!!!!!!!

FRAKIN GREAT JOB DUDE!!!!!!!!!!
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Don
 

great job on those.I seen most of your customs.Sorry you had to repaint the D.I seen that at your house that day.I told you anytime you want me to show you some tips let me know.Awesome job they look sweet.I know painting sucks.I'm ready for that scrimmage.Can You stop my offense?????Hmmmmmmm we will see.Jim said we can scrimmage at his house to help with the rules.Bring those roided boys over.Don't worry I injected up my boys to.We are ready.LOL

Great work. Love the CBSMF and Big 10 "patches".

Tank Younger.......Now thats a GREAT name!




Geno H

Great job on this team!!! I like the trip you took us on with you as you come to create the team you want.

Way to go!!!!!!!

Now let's see the defense....

YES!!!!!!!

TOTALLY AGREE, ON BOTH ACCOUNTS.thmbsp$ thmbsp$ thmbsp$ thmbsp$

YEA
 

Hurry Hurry Hurry GET ER DONE.Im waiting for my scrimmage.I'm ready to beat those little kittys down!!!!!!!!

Love it!
 

I love it! Any thing in Black and ooooooooooold Gold! 11119-0000000000000006

Sorry Don it's just in me brother. Great Team!

Great Job Don! Way to represent THE Big Ten.

I s/w the Commish today, gametime is right around the corner! ltsplbll

Thanks...
 

..to all my brothers of the gridiron for your gracious comments. You all are too kind. Hoop...thanks for the inspiration. Chuck...you sure are in a hurry for a butt whippin'! :rtfl::rtfl::rtfl: We'll get together real soon bro. Gotta get these cats ready.

J~Swagz...you more than anybody on here know how tough it was for a brotha last year. Thanks for all your help and well wishes (and you know what I'm talking about) :o Geno....looks like you know a little history fella!

The rest of you guys have provided inspiration and/or insight to this great hobby of ours. It is with your lead that I humbly follow.

Now the Grambling saga continues...

D-E-F-E-N-S-E!!!
 

This ferocious front will have to be stout in a league with coaches known for power. Their reply...BRING IT ON! ltsplbll

The D-Line will be anchored by Buck Buchanan, Ernie Ladd, Mike St. Clair and Henry Davis to name a few...

The Linebacker Crew!
 

Getting on with my story...

... Finally, I got to work on the bases. It was time to complete the mathematical equation: Figure + Base = Athlete. I always enjoy this. I have to give Big Jim Davis a shout out here as we spent hours over his house tweaking bases for my team. I learned a lot from this man (newbies, don’t be fooled by his loud mouth and trash talk. This man is a teddy bear. Nicest guy you want to meet). I believe I got a fair bargain on the bases to help make my team a little more competitive. Kudos to Norbert as well. Your base will help to round out my team. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve spent a ton of hours tweaking my own bases. I think I’ve become a pretty fair tweaker. My bases will be at the skilled positions. Anyway, tweaking is always my favorite part.


The linebackers are led by John Mendenhall, Willie Davis, and Bennie Thompson

The Secondary...
 

...a.k.a - Ball Hawks!

This crew has stars galore. We've got Willie Brown, James Hunter, Everson Walls and Albert Lewis roving the defensive backfield.

Get Ready!!!
 

So there you have it. Love ‘em or leave ‘em, they were a labor of love.

Coming to a CBSMF Big Ten stadium near you. THEEEEE Grambling State Tigers!

Peace ~

(Figs by FF.net and Buzzball. Decals by FF.net Face mask & chin straps by Miggle and Mike Beal. Paint...a variety from Micheal's and Mike Beal.)

Nice work!!
 

Those are a very crisp and clean looking team!!!! Nice work!! drl$$ ppcrn ltsplbll

Dude! Dude! Dude!
 

Before I did my Ohio State research, I did Grambling's. I am telling you, I could have saved you a LOT of research. Looking at those babies I am kicking myself. They are the absolute motha' of all mothas'. You have done the greatest job in reppin' one of the most storied traditionally black programs in history! I bow to your efforts! Obviously, with the wide array of talent you have amassed, I am even prouder that it won't be a cake walk for anyone!

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Sweet
 

Awesome job buddy.Great work.My favorite part of doing teams is the research of players.With me in the move and such I did get to in depth with northwestern.Plus not to many great that I seen.You did a great job.Can't wait to see in person.

Coach, I told you...
 

it would be well worth the time and effort. I love the custom poses, the detailing and the absolute passion that you are showing for Grambling State.

The team looks absolutely dynamic and whether you win or lose, you will know the kind of effort you put into them will make you very proud.

The pics online never do the work the real justice. Don't give up on painting. Just start with the skin tones first and it makes life much easier.

Fight for Dear Old Grambling!

Great team. thmbsp$

WoW
 

Don,
all I can say is wow, that team looks outstanding. Cant wait to get them on the field this season.


Greg H

Thanks again
 

I appreciate all of your valued comments and input guys.

Thanks thmbsp$

What a great looking squad!!! You KILLED IT!!! thmbsp$ thmbsp$ thmbsp$

Bump
 

Don, after talking to you I had to take one more look at your post. Great job on the completion of this great squad. This is an amazing effort for your first team and I know you will always treasure this team. Thanks for sharing the "story behind it" too. Joe

Thanks Joe!

bump this
 

This is just a cool story about building a team.