wasn’t that a time?

a quick reminder that today we proudly remember, and loudly celebrate, the 65th anniversary of columbia’s greatest victory.   on that glorious day, coach lou little’s lions, led by lou kusserow, gene rossides and bill swiacki, upended the three time defending national champion army team, snapping their 37 game unbeaten streak in the process.   […] Read more »

big day, big disappointment

geezer and i were getting to know each other before home coming kickoff.  we agreed readily that our seats (sec g,row ww, #s 62 and 61)were the best in the house.  first, because of the back support supplied by the stadium’s rear wall.  secondly, they were incomparable because of the view – across the harlem and through the […] Read more »

feline little big horn

equanimity is the greatest characteristic for player, coach, or even fan.  the season’s length and difficulties require quiet resignation in the face of frequent, or at least regular, disappointment.  so i will point out that last week i was upbeat following the lion loss to fordham.  i relished my glass half filled and looked forward […] Read more »