The Way We Were

A loyal reader sent along a link to a video titled Dartmouth Visited (1956) that at one point talks about the wonders of a football weekend in Hanover and includes shots of Coach Bob Blackman helping instruct placekicking, a packed Memorial Field and action on the field. This starts at the football segment:

You know what? It's a holiday weekend and you have the time. CLICK HERE to watch the entire 30-minute film. It's fun to see the buildings that are familiar today and to shake your head at just how corny you'll find some of the presentation. Here's how the film is described in the accompanying blurb:

This promotional film for potential applicants to Dartmouth College follows a fictional applicant, "Bert," through an admissions interview, classes, Great Issues lectures, and student activities. It includes interior views of buildings such as Baker Library and Webster Hall, President Eisenhower's commencement visit, an ROTC parade, football, a talk with President Dickey, and aerial views of the campus.

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You will need a subscription to read the full piece in The Athletic under the headline Baylor plans to get off the ground under Dave Aranda with a clear identity and a new vibe, but here's the part you may find of interest (LINK):

The Bears have multiple capable options at slot receiver, Gavin Holmes (244 receiving yards in 2020); Josh Fleeks (181) and Dartmouth transfer Drew Estrada.

(New receivers coach Chansi) Stuckey came away from spring impressed by Estrada, who caught 110 career passes in three seasons at Dartmouth. “He’s explosive,” Stuckey said.

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EXTRA POINT
Memorial Day weekend was always the unofficial start of summer on the Jersey Shore when I was growing up.

We are going to celebrate the holiday this year with Hanover friends at their lake house here in Vermont. We will not be bringing our bathing suits. As I write this it is 44 degrees at the lake and it will be dropping to the mid-30s tonight.