November 25, 1971. The GOTC.
There are maybe 60-70 dates that cause an immediate association. Family birthdates and a few anniversaries.
First love's birthdate.
November 22, 1963.
But l think about Nov 25 with such ambivalence. To be part of it was a source of great pride. But losing at the end ... the hurt lasted several decades.
Every time l see a score of 35-31, even if it's lowa vs Rutgers late 3rd quarter, the memory returns.
There are maybe 60-70 dates that cause an immediate association. Family birthdates and a few anniversaries.
First love's birthdate.
November 22, 1963.
But l think about Nov 25 with such ambivalence. To be part of it was a source of great pride. But losing at the end ... the hurt lasted several decades.
Every time l see a score of 35-31, even if it's lowa vs Rutgers late 3rd quarter, the memory returns.
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