That is the day I became a Gopher fan. I grew up in a Viking house. My grandfather had season tickets so everyone in my family was pretty rabid about Viking football because that was back in the day when they were going to all those disappointing Super Bowls. Anyway, I was 9 years old when they beat Michigan that year. I listened to the game on the radio while raking leaves in the backyard. It was by pure chance that I tuned in the game. We only had an A.M. transitor radio, and the only thing that came in clear was the broadcast of the Gopher/Michigan game.
Because my family wasn't into Gopher football, and because I was too young to go myself, I never did see a game at Memorial Stadium. That is why last Saturday was so special for me. I finally got to experience on campus football for the first time. I have to admit, I shed as many tears as Bud Grant did. Who would have thought it 32 years ago. Ray Christensen got me hooked on Gopher football. Thanks Ray!
Go Gophers! Beat Cal!