Randy played for the New York Giants; one of my greatest memories is when, as an 8-year-old, I went with him to a Packers-Giants game soon after he retired. I had hoped to be starting tomorrow on the kickoff team, just as I did in several games the last two seasons. Tonight I learned that I would not be on that first team, though the special-teams coach promises that I'll be in for some plays.
An 8 o'clock wake-up call signaled that the day is finally here. What we found was that the Parade of Roses had begun, and kickoff was only six hours away. On game days in Palo Alto, we always get police escorts. But the caravan today in L. One highlight: driving through a sea of red and white into the tunnel of the stadium.
Even more exhilarating was the news that both Troy and Willie would play today despite their injuries. Though the game sped by, I tried to etch each play in my mind. There's Todd hitting Dave Davis as he stretches out for his first catch. There's Sharcus Steen drilling Ron Dayne at the line of scrimmage.
The fans cheered us as we hustled back to the locker room at halftime, just 30 minutes away from a Rose Bowl victory. But when it was over, there was just the sting of defeat -- the abrupt end to our great season, to my career and to my dream.
We kicked off three times, but I never got into the game. Before I knew it, my football career -- and my dream -- was gone. Most of the guys on the team will be back next year; they'll begin next week training for a return trip to Pasadena. But for 20 seniors, this was the finale.
And to all my teammates -- thanks, guys. You made it special. Charley Dean , a senior from Mequon, Wis. Magazine Current Issue Past Issues. Facebook - share an article. Opens in new window. Twitter - share an article. By Charley Dean. December 8 After 10 years of reconstruction, Green Library could be one of the most beautiful college libraries in the country. December 13 After two weeks off, practice started again today. December 16 My dad mailed some clippings from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, which I have posted in the locker room.
December 21 Talk about celebrity encounters. December 22 The real hype has started. December 23 More red carpets today when we checked into the Beverly Hilton.
December 25 At 10 a. December 26 Practice today was open to the public, and the crowd included parents of players, alumni with their children and plenty of reporters. December 27 Thanks to a police escort, we arrived early for the Disneyland parade. December 28 I feel like a celebrity -- again. December 29 The day started early for me and four of my teammates.
December 30 It's Coach W. The Stanford band is the worst thing that's ever happened to college athletics. Don't give airtime to the freakshow that is the Stanford "Band". What a joke. What's up with the coverage of stanford band. Who's job was this. I'll never quite understand why people get this angry about the Stanford band. They're acting dumb, yes And they do this to everybody. Here's a trombone player dressed up as a dinosaur. They've been accused of smuggling booze in their tubas.
Stanford football's is a story that we believe is unique in the world of sports, which is why George Chen, Sam Fisher and Joseph Beyda embarked on this project. Every turnover meant yards of bear crawls the next day. Every penalty added more yards. There was no proof that Harbaugh's model would work, no evidence that a team with a reputation as soft would become one of the toughest in the country.
Andrew Luck, after staying up and celebrating the entire night, sat in a Miami hot tub and told his teammates that he was returning to Stanford for his senior season.
This is your program Matt also mentions the reward of celebrating with family as well, because of their ongoing support and sacrifice throughout the entire football season. So there you have it. Victorious student-athletes, satisfied coaches, proud families and fans. And the staff members who are behind it all. Tell us your thoughts by emailing hrcommunications stanford. Your online destination for all employee-related information brought to you by University Human Resources.
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