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Promises/Better Late Than Never   

Posted by ptooey - Jun 19, 2008 - 9:17am
Literally years ago, I had mentioned the following article to several RPeeps. I had said, at the time, that I would try to find an online version of it, but I've been unable to until now. There has been a lot of change in the last 6 1/2 years, a whole lot. But, it's still a good read.

Sports Illustrated - Cross Road

Yes, the line about Osama Bin Laden's other victims seems ridiculous in retrospect, neither the coach nor the university president mentioned in the article is currently with the college, my grandfather (also mentioned) is no longer with us, I heard that the former team captain is now an optometrist, etc., etc. The big ol' globe just keeps spinning.


I would also like Rasputin's input on the following question posed in the article -

...how many sub-five-minute milers can a doughnut-heavy policeman chase down?

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EleventhMan

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Posted: Jun 20, 2008 - 6:25am


I knew fuzzy bits of what happened, but never quite FELT the story until now...what a horrible loss for you & the families of all the guys...thank you for sharing it.


steeler
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Posted: Jun 20, 2008 - 5:39am
I read that story in SI when it first came out. Poignant and powerful.


ptooey
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Posted: Jun 20, 2008 - 3:51am
Xeric wrote:
Man, Eric. I knew the story, but that's a powerful telling. . . .

What became of Haskins?

He's currently in Newcastle at the honor conservation camp. Realistically speaking, probably not for too long now.


Thanks for reading, everyone. I was glad to see that article archived online.
Xeric
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Posted: Jun 19, 2008 - 8:46pm
Man, Eric. I knew the story, but that's a powerful telling. . . .

What became of Haskins?
Alexandra

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Posted: Jun 19, 2008 - 8:08pm

katzendogs

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Posted: Jun 19, 2008 - 6:06pm
I feel your pain Bro. There are a lot of "what if" that bother me 39 years later.

Beanie
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Posted: Jun 19, 2008 - 5:43pm
It's a great read. Thanks for letting us in on an important part of your history. I'm glad they wrote such a lovely tribute.

AliGator

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Posted: Jun 19, 2008 - 3:31pm
Thanks.

lily34
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Posted: Jun 19, 2008 - 2:19pm
i've got to get to do this in person someday but virtually is all i can do for now

zipper
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Posted: Jun 19, 2008 - 12:01pm
Beautiful tribute, E. I can only imagine your pain and that of the others left behind. Tragic, senseless loss for everyone.
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Posted: Jun 19, 2008 - 10:35am