My father got his BA from the University of Southern California (USC) in the early 1940's. He was on the varsity track team that included Olympic miler Louis Zamperini. I have clippings of Dad running high hurdles from the front page of the Sports section of the Los Angeles Times.
Growing up, sports were a big part of my relationship with my Dad, and USC was was his favorite team - especially track and football. I remember following the John McKay teams with Heisman trophy winners and National Championships. Our local rival was UCLA, and I always hated them! I remember vividly when the Gary Beban-led Bruins defeated our Trojans in the last minute to gain the Rose Bowl - what was that, 1967?
As many of you know, I eventually ended up attending graduate schoool at USC myself in the late 1970's.
As they say, that was then - this is now!
I've done a lot of research on the topic, and I can say without question that UCLA's medical research facilities are second to none. I still have a certain fondness for my own alma mater, but I've been converted! I'm a Bruin fan, now!
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Colby, Bob beat you to it. He just converted to a Bruin fan.
Heidi
Darn! Bob, I was gonna give you flak about this, on Monday, but thought better of it....
I am praying for you!
- Colby
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