First of all i want to send my best wishes to coach merl, hoping that his health is better.  Second, i want to congratulate Mrs. E for caring for him during this heavy times and at the same time keeping the A's moving forward.  You are a real dynamo.  I want to send congratulations and best wishes to my teammates of 1986, along with an enormous thank you for the rich memories they allowed me to be a part of.. and finally a great big hug and salute to my college coach Rick eberly!!! This is xavy acosta my phone is (956) 536 5238 and my email is f.acosta@ecisd.us   hope to hear from you guys