Wolves' No. 1 fan

Stand up and holler! Anyone who has made it to a Colorado High School sporting event anytime in the last sixty-plus years has heard this cry; however, those who find their way to a Wolves’ basketball game get to hear it a bit louder than most. Ever since her daughter Lacy attended classes at Colorado ISD, Linda Combs has been helping the cheerleaders out from the stands. A bad call – yes, we have seen a few of those this year – and Combs is quick to point out the rules to the referees. The same goes for an opposing player who is found guilty of a rule infraction. “Hey number 22 (or whatever number), you can’t do that!” Combs can be heard saying from the stands, to which the entire student section responds, “Sure can’t.” The well-known once, sometimes twice, per game chant of “Two bit, four bits…” reminds fans of a simpler time, when it was ok to root for the home team, and when adults led by example instead of weekly updates on their Facebook page. Linda Combs is a part of the Wolf Nation, a vital part, and she sees no end in sight for her gamer-time antics, excessive team spirit or absolute love for her beloved Wolves. “I have done this as long as I can remember,” she said, grinning. “I see no reason to stop now.” As you might imagine, as loud as she cheers for the Wolves, there have been times when opposing fans had wished she would take a night off. “They act mad at first,” Combs said. “But usually by the end of the game, they come by and tell me I did well. I really like that.” There were even whispers of trade rumors in the works, with inside sources saying Coahoma Athletic Director Trey Gardner had approached Wolves basketball coach Barry Kimball and asked about a trade for Combs. “I don’t know everything which happened,” she said. “But Coach Kimball refused to trade me. He said I was C-City’s number one fan.”