Texas Tip Off Tour - Dallas
Oct
3
Thursday, October 3, 2024
7:00 pm
- 9:00 pm
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the Texas Tip Off Tour, hosted by Baylor Alumni! Join us in Dallas for a courtside conversation with Baylor Women's Basketball Head Coach Nicki Collen and Men's Basketball Head Coach Scott Drew.
With John Morris, the Voice of the Bears, guiding the discussion, you'll get the inside scoop on the upcoming 2024 season. It's the perfect chance to connect with fellow Baylor Bears, while gearing up for another exciting year of Baylor Basketball.
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About Our Emcee
John Morris (BA '80)
Voice of the Bears
Recognized by the National Sports Media Association in 2019 as the Texas Co-Sportscaster of the year, the "Voice of the Bears", John Morris is in his 29th year as the signature voice of Baylor Athletics. This is his 37th year overall including eight years (1987–1994) working alongside the legendary "Voice of the Bears" Frank Fallon. Officially, he is Baylor's Assistant Athletic Director for Broadcasting and his duties now include play-by-play for Baylor Football and 2021 National Champion Men’s Basketball in addition to third tier television broadcasts on Big 12 Now on ESPN+. Entering the 2023 football season, Morris has broadcast 417 consecutive B.U. Football games. Morris has also been behind the mic for Baylor Baseball, Softball, Women’s Basketball, Tennis, Soccer, Volleyball, Equestrian, Track & Field and Acrobatics & Tumbling.
A December, 1980 Baylor graduate, Morris worked 15-years as TV sports anchor and Sports Director on Waco's CBS affiliate, KWTX-TV before moving to Baylor Athletics full-time. At Homecoming in November, 1999, Morris was named one of Baylor's outstanding young alumni. In November, 2002, he was honored with the Frank Fallon Sportsmanship Award named for his mentor from the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce.
John Morris is a native of Louisville, Kentucky and graduated with honors from Danville (Ky.) High School in 1977. A proud father of three and grandfather of four, Morris is married to the former Terri Melton, a 1985 Baylor graduate. They are the parents of Meagan (34) a Baylor graduate, Maddie (30) a Baylor Nursing School Graduate, and M.J. (26) a Baylor Mechanical Engineering Graduate. The Morris family is active at Harris Creek Baptist Church.
Dave Innis
Musician
Dave Innis is a well-respected keyboardist, accomplished singer, songwriter, musician, and producer. In addition to being a member of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, Dave is an original member of the critically acclaimed vocal group Restless Heart, a band that heralds six Grammy nominations, five CMA nominations, as well as winners of Academy of Country Music’s Vocal Group of the Year Award; the group also has five Gold Records on RCA.
In addition to playing with Restless Heart, Dave has lent his musical talents to a number of established artists recording with Vince Gill, Richard Marx, Waylon Jennings, Ricky Skaggs, the legendary Conway Twitty and many others. He has traveled the world to perform in such prestigious venues as Radio City Music Hall, LA’s Greek Amphitheater, and various concert halls in Asia, Africa and Mexico. He most recently toured with Steve Wariner and is currently producing original music in his Waco studio, as well as performing regularly throughout Central Texas.
Registration
Pricing
- VIP Reception & Reserved Table of 8 (Seated Dinner & Program) ($1,500.00*)
- Reserved Table of 8 (Seated Dinner & Program, does not include VIP Reception) ($1,000.00*)
- Strolling Supper for One ($50.00*)
- Current Student/Baylor GOLD (Graduate of the Last Decade) Strolling Supper for One ($25.00*)
*Price includes sales tax.
Deadline
10/02/2024 12:00 PM
Online Registration
Online registration is closed.