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We had our first snow fall last week. The holiday music is in full swing. I want to take this time to wish everyone a very happy holiday season. I hope you have the opportunity to take a break from all the hustle and bustle that has become this season to relax and enjoy the beauty of the season. The snowfall last week, although little more than an inch, was really beautiful and in the peace that tends to come with that first snowfall, it was a reminder to stop and just enjoy what is good in this season. May the New Year bring you peace and happiness into 2008. I hope as you make out that list for Santa that you include some Marshall Green. I have several items on my list. All of my friends and family know how to contact the University Bookstore or Stadium Bookstore. For those of you who do not live in town, it is easy to add that Marshall item to your list. And for the great gift giving, there is always the movie, We Are Marshall. Several of my friends have put the movie on their wish lists. Do you think I talk about the movie…? I know I have talked before what it means to us to be Marshall grads. That sense of pride and being part of something special. I have talked to so many of you as I have traveled to events. But to experience it means so much more. I was at the Central Florida game last month and attended the tailgate. My brother, who lives in Florida, went to the event and game with me. He is a Pitt grad. He hadn’t been to a football game since leaving Pitt 20 years ago. First of all, he could not believe the number of Marshall fans there. Then he could not believe the noise we made and that we could be heard over the local homecoming crowd. The next day he wore a Marshall hat he had purchased on the trip. While we were out the next day, someone came up to him and started talking about Marshall. He could not believe how someone responded. Of course, my response – it happens all the time. When you are from Marshall and wear your Marshall gear, you almost expect that you will end up talking to someone – no matter where you are. We have a pride that we want to talk about. Speaking of pride, have you checked out the basketball teams? The men are 4-2 and haven’t lost a home game. The women are 4-4. Have you bookmarked the Marshall radio station? The announcers are great. I would much rather be there in person, but http://www.marshall.edu/wmul/ has become the next best thing. Show that pride – support your basketball teams. The new motto, "Expect Victory,” is perfect because that is exactly what we do expect. So let’s Jam the Cam not only this Sunday – but at every game. Let’s create a green wall of sound that surrounds our opponents and lifts our teams to victory. A very happy holiday season and peaceful and safe New Year. I look forward to meeting many more of you in 2008. Always wearing the green…
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