Republican/Democrat, pro-this/pro-that . . . today is a day to set aside differences and appreciate the service to and sacrifice for our country made by our veterans. Thank you.
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
I'm Gene Ott PSU 66 and 67. Navy veteran of 30 years retired Captain. Been on this board since 2005, enjoy you guys a lot. A Vietnam vet in country and very proud to have served there. While in grad school was making some money as a campus cop and during the game we stood behind the team, not a great view but I mention it because it was Joe Paterno's first season as head coach. I am an avid wrestling fan like all of you. Had the privilege of coaching middle school wresting at Fork Union Military Academy, and I can tell you there are not many things better than that. Looking forward to tonight and this season.
This is a great post. Thank you for making it.Republican/Democrat, pro-this/pro-that . . . today is a day to set aside differences and appreciate the service to and sacrifice for our country made by our veterans. Thank you.
52 years ago on March 3rd I was inducted and began boot camp at Ft. Dix. Draft lottery # was 10!Happy Veteran's Day to my fellow veterans, with special rememberence of those I served with 52 years ago.3
This is reason enough to be on this forum ... even though it's not about wrestling (other than a shared fanship).I'm Gene Ott PSU 66 and 67. Navy veteran of 30 years retired Captain. Been on this board since 2005, enjoy you guys a lot. A Vietnam vet in country and very proud to have served there. While in grad school was making some money as a campus cop and during the game we stood behind the team, not a great view but I mention it because it was Joe Paterno's first season as head coach. I am an avid wrestling fan like all of you. Had the privilege of coaching middle school wresting at Fork Union Military Academy, and I can tell you there are not many things better than that. Looking forward to tonight and this season.
I remember sitting in what is now the Phyrst during the first draft lottery. On TV they pulled out numbers representing the day of the year. My draft lottery # was 13. I moved over to the quiet side of the bar near the pool tables. Those with low numbers took ample advantage of free drinks. As the evening wore on, those whose birth dates not yet pulled chugged in unison and celebrated their good fortune. By 9:30 or so, both sides of the bar joined in a mass holding each other upright and faced their fate with abandon. Within the week I signed up with the USMC (0311) not wanting to take my chances with the Army. 2 days after graduation . . . it was off to Paris Island.52 years ago on March 3rd I was inducted and began boot camp at Ft. Dix. Draft lottery # was 10!
I was deer hunting with my dad in Potter county that evening. I decided to let the Army draft me for a 2 year stint rather than enlist for 3 or 4 years. I was working in commercial printing in Lititz. The army sent me to Colorado to run a printing press. Got a 4 month early out and used the GI bill benefits to cover my 4 years while living in Stuart Hall in East Halls! I had coach Lorenzo for my wrestling class. And yes, we played dodge ball frequently!I remember sitting in what is now the Phyrst during the first draft lottery. On TV they pulled out numbers representing the day of the year. My draft lottery # was 13. I moved over to the quiet side of the bar near the pool tables. Those with low numbers took ample advantage of free drinks. As the evening wore on, those whose birth dates not yet pulled chugged in unison and celebrated their good fortune. By 9:30 or so, both sides of the bar joined in a mass holding each other upright and faced their fate with abandon. Within the week I signed up with the USMC (0311) not wanting to take my chances with the Army. 2 days after graduation . . . it was off to Paris Island.