Just Great
Another cbb blogger profiled Indiana University today. In their preview, they said:
Indiana: The Sequel will be built on the backs of four-year “Band of Brothers”-style classes.
I really like this sentence just like the prior one I posted. First, calling it “The Sequel” and utilizing the capital ‘S’ indicates a rebuilding process. Secondly, using “Band of Brothers” in tandem with “four-year” players really lets me know that these will be special years at IU. They won’t be winning any national championships, but these young recruits understand that this is bigger than themselves. This is about tradition, about being the guys who got the program back on track. While they surely want to accomplish winning seasons and championships, they know their time here will likely spur greater progress and eventually success.
I like this way of thinking and can apply it to a recent experience. As I leave behind my undergraduate university next spring, I can feel good about what I have accomplished while knowing full well there is a lot of room for continued success, growth and improvement. My only wish is that I can leave behind a block in the bigger picture that will be strong enough to support those who strive to build beyond the contributions of me and those who came before. This is truly the single most important thing I care about in terms of leaving behind my institution.
