[NU Sports] Happy NU Year

[Alan Abrahamson]

Excellent note, Jim, and thanks for it!

Rose Bowl, everyone!

Alan

On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 5:55 AM, Jim Leonard <jleonard518 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Sons and Daughters,
>
> Welcome to a new year of Wildcat Football. The long wait is over, the world
> is
> purple again and it's time to play football. Hail to purple, hail to white,
> hail
> to thee Northwestern.
>
> Our beloved alma mater is poised for another amazing season. Pat's Cats
> have
> worked hard at Camp Kenosha and they are ready to take the Big Ten by
> storm. Our
> offense has an excellent mix of veteran players and new talent. Our
> offensive
> line is one of the best in the league. Dan Persa could not more ready to
> take
> over this offense. Cheerleaders, get ready to do some push-ups.
>
>
> Our defense will not give an inch. We have great depth and outstanding
> athletes.
> Our d-line and secondary are ready to answer the call. Our depth at
> linebacker
> is equally impressive. Over the years we have seen many incredible
> linebackers
> with names like Sutter, Fitzgerald, Gardner, Harris, Silva,
> Durr, Kadela, Roach, Arrington, and McGarigle. This year Quentin Davie will
> continue the tradition at Linebacker NU.
>
>
> It is a special thing to be a part of Northwestern football. We are a small
> but
> fiercely loyal tribe. We know what it means to go to three extra stores
> until we
> find a purple toothbrush. We refuse to walk the dog when we can't find his
> purple leash. Our cell phones ring to Push On and GO U! We hang our purple
> flags, wear our purple clothing, and play our NUMB CDs loud and proud.
>
> The NU year begins today. This is our time and we are ready. From the dorms
> and
> apartments in Evanston the students are cheering, “Let’s Go Cats!” From
> Orland
> Park to Lincoln Park to Nevin’s Pub Chicagoland is cheering, “Let’s Go
> Cats!” At
> alumni gatherings from San Francisco to Washington, DC they are proudly
> cheering, “Let’s Go Cats!”  Around the world all members of the purple
> pride are
> loudly cheering, “LET’S GO CATS!!!!!!!!”
>
> Happy NU Year to all. I will see you at the Rose Bowl.
>
> Victory & Honor,
> Jim
>
>
>
>
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