It is suspected many K-State grads of my generation fall into the same general category. After graduating in 1970 and leaving Manhattan, almost never to return, I joined the alumni association as a "Life Member" in order to keep a connection to the cherished school that, in my case, helped restored a personal equilibrium, post-Vietnam.. Thereafter, I've had a wonderful career and earned the love of a beautiful woman, and two fine children. Now to the point..
For those who (foolishly) believe the burning passion you feel now to "Beat KU!" will gradually subside, over time, please allow me to respectfully suggest you will never lose this intense emotion. It is now 45 years since I departed, and every year I sweat out this week like no other.. And no matter where I've been, or how busy at the moment, it matters not, as my mind is privately focused throughout the week on beating KU in football. If we win, I am beyond ecstatic; if we lose, I go into a personal funk that's hard to shake.
So, it is fair to ask, why is this so important to me, and to most of you? And why will this always be so. (I am now 71.)
Simple, actually.. KU is worth loathing.
For all time.
For those who (foolishly) believe the burning passion you feel now to "Beat KU!" will gradually subside, over time, please allow me to respectfully suggest you will never lose this intense emotion. It is now 45 years since I departed, and every year I sweat out this week like no other.. And no matter where I've been, or how busy at the moment, it matters not, as my mind is privately focused throughout the week on beating KU in football. If we win, I am beyond ecstatic; if we lose, I go into a personal funk that's hard to shake.
So, it is fair to ask, why is this so important to me, and to most of you? And why will this always be so. (I am now 71.)
Simple, actually.. KU is worth loathing.
For all time.
