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Took a test by Khaddafi

. . . with ND's Big O, Orlando Woolridge, a day or two before that UVa game. I recall the prof wishing him luck on the test and in the game. O's OT jumper ended an undefeated season for #1 ranked UVa.

At that same time, Dan Devine was barely out the door and off to retirement, after his football team had delivered a near-miss run at the NC.

But the climate was about to quickly change for both programs -- especially football -- as you well know.

As to football, fortunately, you received the good "fix" from your family before Faust took over. Gerry crashed and burned soon enough, and Lou restored greatness to the football program.

But these last 10 years? It's been too damn long.