Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Crazy Like a Fox

A year ago at an indoor meet I had a conversation with 2 1980 Olympians about several topics, including the future of college track and field.  When I stated that we must do all we can ourselves to fortify ourselves against the discontinuation of major programs across the country, one of the Olympians said I was "crazy" and that "it would never happen".  Luckily, one of the Olympians was Greg Fredericks, and he can verify the substance of the talk.  Two of the programs I highlighted were Villanova and Maryland.  After dismissing me as a credible source of knowledge, the Olympian moved on to other topics. And, oh yeah, I really made him mad when I told him that in our only race together, I beat him.  New contest:  who was he and which race was it?

Well, I was right (and here!), although I won't deny that I am crazy for other reasons.   And I am sorry that I made him mad by telling him about the race. I really am.

We must do all we can to avoid the same things happening.

9 comments:

  1. Ding, ding, ding!!! We have a winner. (I really didn't mean to upset him either!) I'll see if I can rustle up a prize from the vast archives. (Actually I'll send you a nice shot glass, which is great for putting maple syrup in for pancakes.)

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  2. Belmont Plateau XC Race. Don did not like XC all that much! Neither did Mark Belger, who I also beat handily.

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  3. Fall of 1977!! Bonus Round - in what hotel did the PSU team stay the night before that race??? LTM

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  4. That answer could be worth a PSU Track Alumni Performance Jacket!

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  5. I'll take a stab, the Sheraton on the Main Line. S. Shisler.

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  6. Heck, I was there and I don't know! Larry? Larry? LARRY! Where are you?

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  7. The old Adam's Mark hotel on City Line Ave.....we stayed at all the finest places!!!

    Harry would never have sprung for a place on the Main Line. After that, I don't remember staying at a place other than Howard Johnsons. LTM

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  8. Living large and loving life back in 1977! I remember singing Earth, Wind and Fire songs and making Mike Wyatt cringe. I remember my brand new green suede Adidas Spider spikes. I remember Parachute Hill. I remember KKOB making the van toxic. BUT I DON'T REMEMBER STAYING AT A NICE HOTEL! Alzheimer's, I suppose.

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