Especially when it's really a tie for Sixth!
6) Andy Banse, Charlie Hull, Tom Shiffer, Albert Porto (+4)It was a pleasure meeting Albert Porto at the alumni Reunion evening at The Lion's Den. We talked a little about the track at Beaver Field, where Kern Commons and the parking lot for the Nittany Lion Inn is now. We also talked about the training back in the day, which consisted of almost all serious "quality" work-outs. Having several of the NCAA Champion runners from 1950 (and before!) was a dream come true for this Herder of Cats.
Andy Banse is the new Throws Coach, and must be doing one heck of a job! My lack of knowledge of the event is counter-balanced by the enthusiasm for their accomplishments.
I got to talk to Charlie Hull because we both stayed at the Hampton Inn, the Official Hotel of PSU Track Alumni Golfers. Apparently we both are fans of the breakfasts. I'll have to arrange to golf with him next year. That is, if he wants to finish second anyway. That's where I always am!
Tom Shiffer took some time off from hob-nobbing with celebrities to golf with us mortals. Maybe he could drag someone famous along with him next year.
