The University of Washington football record book lists some 2,000 men who’ve lettered in football over the past thirteen decades, spanning from Bob Abel (1919-20) to Bryan Zurek (1949-51). Broken down by position, these are the best names in school history: Continue reading “The UW Huskies all-time all-name team”
Month: January 2018
The Passion Of The Buffaloes
“Running … is like getting up every morning and shooting yourself. You know that you are going to put yourself through something really painful, but you also know how much strength and speed are going to come with it. The passion of the runner is to force forgetfulness on that pain and embrace the benefits that will without fail make you a better person.” –Adam Batliner, former Colorado Buffalo
The metaphor is a little sloppy, but the sentiment is undeniable. Running sucks. People who don’t run know this, and people who do run know it on a much deeper level. So why do we do it?