Hello...Newman
Well, I'm glad I'm not the only freak who had to take comps. Two sets of them. One with an oral and written component. Blech. Not the most fun, studying for comps.
Of course, this would all be very odd if we went to college together.
The Orange Crush did exist! I watched every one of their games the season that E. McPan was on the team.
I think they were six years old, rather than eight.
This was in the early days of soccer in our little town, and trivial things such as offense, defense and "Play your position" had not trickled down to the six year old level.
We (parents and coaches) called it the "Covey" style. As soon as the starting whistle sounded, each team would immediately abandon their assigned positions, gather into a tight group, and chase the ball. Much like a covey of Quail running to and fro throught the mesquites.
BUT NOT THE ORANGE CRUSH!! That precious team always had two players that must have been the rear guard. Through out the game, these two would trot together, usually about 10 steps behind their covey, I mean team.
They never got too far behind, and I don't recall that they ever touched the ball, unless it was kicked directly to them by accident.
And...they chatted the entire time. Never stopped talking and laughing as they ran. They could have been at the mall or a slumber party, talking about whatever six year old girls talk about.
One of these young ladies was tall for age, with blonde hair in a pony tail. I don't remember her name, and I certainly don't have any idea where she might be today.
But the other was a small, very cute, dark haired Asian girl that would, many years later, graduate with honors from St. Crispin's, and thereby add to the tremendous pride her Mom and Dad have for her.
At the end of that one season, I asked E. if she wanted to signup for the next season.
She replied "No, I believe a lady could get hurt out there".
You know E., that applies today as well. Watch out for the weirdos and the sleazeballs as you begin this next journey.
We Love Ya'
Dad
oh, and it was the Orange Crushers, rather than Crush.
congratulations, by the way, on having finally got rid of the exams. i'm sure 100% that you passed....
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