Nothing better than the week of Penn Relays. I was lucky enough to enjoy some fine years in the stands at the greatest Track and Field Carnival of them all. And it's also Coach Groves' birthday this week.
Penn State has two fine middle distance contingents, and some very good Field eventers. Could prove interesting.
Anyone able to be there wish to send us a few pics, stories or swag??? My interns are standing by.
Our August 12th (10:00am) Reunion Remembrance Ceremony will offer 2 one-hour tributes to great coaches we have lost from our Universe. One hour will be dedicated to Coach Harry Groves and now with the passing of Coach Gary Schwartz yesterday, the second hour will honor Penn State's former Men's Assistant Coach and Women's Head Coach.
I had the privilege to talk with both of these men about the other several years ago, and the respect was mutual and warm between them. They shared many qualities and differed in a myriad of ways.
The Remembrance Ceremony is being coordinated by Nittany Lion greats Greg Fredericks and Vivian Riddick. My hope is for a full house at the Indoor Track Facility.
