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Aug 16, 20245 min read

Reigniting the Spark (UCC 1979)

One of the most pivotal moments in my life occurred on a quiet Sunday evening in July 1979. I received a phone call from the...

Apr 26, 20244 min read

1979 Track: End of a Dream

My senior year in high school track stands out - for all the wrong reasons. It was the first season where I did not improve from the...

Mar 15, 20244 min read

A Letter to the Younger "Me"

"Dear Rick, This is your older self. In August, I'll be at my 45th class reunion. Because of that, I find myself thinking back to...

Sep 15, 20235 min read

A Season of Success, Dreams...and Disco!

“Would you like some company up here, Joel?” I boldly uttered those words 45 years ago to my teammate as we rounded the top of the...

Apr 28, 20235 min read

1978 Track Season: The One That Didn't Suck

I never liked Track. As my "not so much" sport, it provided many humbling afternoons over seven long seasons. With one notable...

Oct 14, 20225 min read

The Season That Changed My Life

We don't always realize the actual significance of certain events until after they've taken place. That was certainly the case...