Memories
from the Past...
In
retrospect, the reality that our program was on the
decline due to "open" recruiting and the absence
of administrative support was more painful than what
I had realized. To this day I am embarrassed about my
inappropriate behavior during the Marin game. Yes, I
did apologize to the team members, but this memory is
the low point of my entire coaching career. Some consolation
may be that over the years I have been in contact with
some of the players who were on this team and this blemish
has not interfered with our friendship.
I
did have some difficulty with names as Jeffrey was Val,
William was Rusty and Herman was Kent. In addition I
was forced to memorize who went with what nickname such
as: Yosh, Whale, Jahv, Teed, Animal, Spike and Cupcake.
Then of course there were the 2 ninis---Arman... and
Gian...
Does
anyone remember at dinner, Armanini squirted mustard
all over his shirt?
This
was the year that I told the joke about the Hooker's
Ball in San Francisco and got called into the college
president's office for telling such a horrible off-color
joke.
In
spite of difficulties, I was proud to reiterate and
represent that which defines a Bulldog: one that
has a muscular build and great courage...one that is
tenacious and stubborn.
During
a time of need, this team was extremely cooperative
and helpful. |
