Watching the Rutgers Women’s BBall team play on ESPNU.
I remember how we had season tickets to them since 1974. When they played in front of no crowd at College Avenue. Never missed a game in those early years. She used to pick me up at the train station from New York City to get there in time. She always said she was born two decades too soon. I think she saw herself in those girls and what might have been. When one of the “stars” would go Prima Donna, do something especially dumb, or lose their temper, she’s always say: “They have no idea how lucky they were.” A rare judgement of someone on her part. Some how I think she rooting for the RU women to play well. As she always did.
It was not about winning, but doing one’s best at all times. Winning was usually the result of that.
Donna Nobis Pacem!
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Footnote: RU won and advanced.
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