Like the Hall of Fame coach, Keith Clark believes in the importance of learning the basics. While the Dartmouth offensive line coach clearly had a little fun with a lesson he imparted on campers this summer, make no mistake. There’s real value in what he has to say:
Green Alert Take: Clark’s instruction is clear, forceful and to the point. It’s why he’s been, and continues to be, an absolutely huge part of Dartmouth football’s success.
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EXTRA POINT
It’s the birthday of author and raconteur Jean Shepherd, who wrote, "Some men are Baptists; others Catholics. My father was an Oldsmobile man.” That, of course, is a line from the classic movie A Christmas Story, adapted from Shep's book In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash.
Long before the movie made it famous, I knew the story from so many nights listening to Shep wax poetic about Flick, Schwartz, Bruner and the rest on WOR radio. If you want a laugh, read his short story, The Endless Streetcar Ride into the Night, and the Tinfoil Noose. It won’t take you long and I promise his story about a blind date is worth your time. Find the story HERE.
In honor of Shep's birthday I offer this salute: "Excelsior!"
