[NU Sports] My greatest NU moment

[Jim Bendat]

I'm damn proud to be a Northwestern alum.  I have great memories of my 
years there.  As for Northwestern sports, I never thought I'd see NU 
come out here to L.A. and play in the Rose Bowl, but that fantasy was 
realized.  It's been fun following the football team over the last ten 
years, with most games being televised and with our team having had more 
success than we'd known previously.  Sharing stories with this list has 
always been enjoyable, too.  

But now, I have a personal note to share, and it's my happiest NU moment 
yet:  my daughter Francine was just admitted to Northwestern, and she 
will be going there in the fall.  I'm both ecstatic and emotional.  And 
think, while I've been able to see NU football games in person on the 
road five or six times over the past dozen years, I've only attended two 
home games in person since 1971.  That will now change.  I've told 
Francine I should be good for at least two home games each fall.  I'm 
already thinking ahead.  The fall orientation begins on September 13th. 
 That means we might as well arrive on September 9th, just in time for 
the Northern Illinois game.  Then, after getting Francine settled, my 
wife and I should have no problem stopping in Tempe for our road game at 
Arizona State on the 17th before heading home for Los Angeles.  Can't wait!

Jim Bendat