01-02-2013, 01:10 AM
So we hung out at the team hotel post-game. The vibe was cool and happy. Not boisterous. No woofing. Basically acted like they've been here before.
Created a family heirloom - a football autographed by almost all the standout players plus a bonus one from Jim Plunkett. Some of the players noticed it and said "Wow you got a Jim Plunkett!" Basically I was one of the few adults shamelessly asking for autographs amid a small army of children seeking to do the same. They were all very polite and gracious. Stanford men. I extended our congratulations, well wishes for the future, and how proud we were of them. I did say to every senior with eligibility "No pressure. We hope you stay one more year." Every one of them laughed. None seemed to dismiss the proposition.
Created a family heirloom - a football autographed by almost all the standout players plus a bonus one from Jim Plunkett. Some of the players noticed it and said "Wow you got a Jim Plunkett!" Basically I was one of the few adults shamelessly asking for autographs amid a small army of children seeking to do the same. They were all very polite and gracious. Stanford men. I extended our congratulations, well wishes for the future, and how proud we were of them. I did say to every senior with eligibility "No pressure. We hope you stay one more year." Every one of them laughed. None seemed to dismiss the proposition.
