Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2022 15:41:46 +0000 (UTC)
From: Mike Simmons <illuminati12353@yahoo.com>
Subject: It was always about the bets 348

I hadn't even looked at the location of the office and as coffee won the
debate I drove to the nearest McDonalds and went inside and ordered a Big
Mac, fries and a large coffee. I grabbed the stuff off the tray and ate
in the Wrangler. I took a bite of the burger and reached for my wallet
and found the card and laughed as the office was in the Brentwood Medical
Building and was almost 10 minutes away. I had more time than I thought
and I was simply enjoying the food and relaxing. Just as I was ready to
get underway my phone rang and it was Allen Clarkson. Mike, thanks so
much for the offer and if it isn't too much trouble the rents and I
would like the ride. Allen if it was too much trouble I would not have
offered. Can you guys be there at 3:00 and we will get in the air shortly
after. Mike, that's awesome.


At the medical building I parked on the street as there was no lot.
Inside I saw the location of the office and walked up to the second
floor. I opened the door and almost laughed as there was one chair a
small table with a lamp which was on. There was a light on the wall which
was lit and a sign that read, if the light is off ring the bell. I simply
sat down and ignored the magazines and waited. I heard a door close and
then the light went out. I waited a minute and then rang the bell. Right
away the door opened and a smiling Dr. Quinn appeared. Inside were two
comfortable chairs a couple of tables and a lamp. We both sat down and I
said so Quinn now that you have quizzed me in my office, picked up my
medical records and contact my school where you were told I was an
excellent student, great athlete and a leader and asked some questions
and were told about the hazing issues and hid in the back of the
auditorium and I almost forgot, attended my press conference. I have two
questions. What is my HIV status? He laughed and said fine. Doc. It
isn't fine it's either negative or positive. So what is it? Negative. I
said thanks and asked, so tell me about you? Ok, I went to Penn State and
started at linebacker for 3 years was drafted late and cut in camp. I
went to Pitt medical. I m married and have 3 offices, 2 like this and 1
upscale office attached to Jefferson Hospital. I assume you knew all
that. Doc, I didn't as I didn't have any spare time.


Ok Mike, what's with you and your birth mom? Quinn there is nothing with
her, some how dad negotiated another child and that happened to be me.
She doted on Bill and ignored me. Sure we fought a lot and I grew to
resent and hate her. As I got older she crawled into a bottle and was
drunk a lot of the time. Then one day she simply killed herself. Mike,
what did you feel at the funeral? Nothing, nothing but relief. Doc, Bill
was the same way, we ignored each other he eventually went to Stanford.
Drugs, a woman and a fellow druggie got pregnant and tried to pin it on
Bill, as she thought he had money. Oh, and very few earned credits. I
eventually talked dad into bringing him home and one day I went to visit
and he was a high as a kite and there was a guy with his dick burried
deep in his ass. What bothered me about that was that the dude was a
hooker and Bill had to pay for it. He finally overdosed and died. Mike do
you visit the graves? They were cremated and in urns in dads office. Dad
wouldn't do anything with them so I took them to the Outer Banks and on
a windy day just set the ashes in the air. Then I threw the urns in the
ocean. Mike, why there? It was the only place I could remember where the
three of us had one good moment. Mike, do you know why they don't reside
in your head? I just looked at him and he said because you had closure.
With Carrie that last event at the hospital could have ended it but you
viewed it as her last victory. You talked at her funeral as a duty, then
just walked out and tried to lock it in a box as you put it. You didn't
morn, you didn't cry and you won't let it end as you look for a
victory. You fought and continue to fight with her like your mom and dad
fought. They both always needed a total victory. You appear to be
different in that your opponents and not reduced to rubble but with
Carrie it is different.


Doc, how do I end it? Quinn laughed and said well I think you started
that yesterday. Carrie worked for J & J and you got her that job. Now to
the surprise of everyone you hire them to do the Marina and Restaurant
project and I can see you standing on the pier and saying "take that
bitch, I did it without you". Mike, you didn't even realize it but I
feel that's why you chose them. Quinn, I actually thought that I could
use them again as she wasn't there. Quinn just smiled and sat quietly.
Quinn, I have to admit that was a consideration, a shot at the version of
her living in my head. Mike, I think we are done for now. Please think
about all this but don't obsess and schedule an appointment for next
week, please. I said thanks and we shook hands and I headed for my place.


Once there I called Winnie and told her that I had a good head doctor
appointment but wouldn't discuss it with her. She would know how I was
doing. It was a short chat and I told her that I would call Sunday night
when I got back from VT. She said Mick, you know you are taking me down
there sooner than later. I said babe, in due time and we hung up. I
wanted to call Liam or Cole and as they had a mid morning first round tee
time I thought they might be finished but decided to call Sean first. He
answered with dude, you know how to get in the fucking news. First you
take on the State Association, then the USGA announces you are on their
Executive Committee and today ESPN is advertising a special on High
School Football and there you are saying " we just ONED the entire
state". What the hell does that even mean. I laughed nd said well watch
and find out. Mike you won't be laughing when you meet with Coach and
Friday night you better watch what you do as a 9:00 meeting on Saturday
is timed for a reason. Ok Sean, I'm bringing Clarkson and his rents
down. Mike, this is an official visit and he stays in the dorm and the
rents have a hotel room. You and Tex will be using an apartment that a
senior just vacated. It only took him 5 and a half yeas to graduate and
he has it rented till May. You should look into it. Sean is it for sale?
Christ Mike, don't go there and Coach expects you in a dorm. Sean, I
need an apartment as well, for work reasons. So can you pick the 5 of us
up at the airport. Mike, you're flying down? Yup in our company jet. We
should be there before 4:30. I could hear Sean take a deep breath before
he said Mike, I can do that. Then he said Mike, don't make too many
demands. At this rate you might not even dress for home games, let alone
play. Sean, don't worry and I'll see you tomorrow.


I called Cole and it went to voicemail and I chose not to leave a
message. Liam answered right away and said Mike, it was a good day. He
played really well but could have made a few more putts. He is tied for
12th place with a bunch of guys at -3. The leader is -6. That won't
change as the wind picked up. Liam, did he behave? Mike, he warmed up in
regular clothes and on the way to the practice green stopped in the
locker room and came out in an Hawaiian golf shirt and lilac nickers and
white socks and shoes and went to the putting green. He started mixing
with spectators and as tee time approach got very serious. On the course
he cut the antics back a bit nd played really well. He has been trying
for 30 minutes to get to the putting green and I was just about to rescue
him as he is mobbed wit autograph requests. Mike, he takes his time and
you can clearly read his name, most guys just scribble something. Liam,
AP does that and lectured Cole about doing it right. Mike, we are good
and Cole has matured and is fitting in. Look, I need to rescue him and
I'm always the bad cop. I laughed and said well try to have some fun and
hung up.


I still had to pack, visit Megan and dad, do an IFR plan as flying the
jet involves that. Then with JJ and I alone for the first time, there was
a lot to review. The jet was the Cessna Citation III that NASA gave the
company. The same plane AP flies, well for a few more weeks. I decided to
start with Megan and dad. I went to the house and Megan was pissed she
hadn't heard from Cole. She was better when I quickly filled her in on
his day. She asked for Liam's number and I shrugged and gave it to her.
Dad offered me a drink, which I declined as I would be flying down and JJ
would be flying up. I briefly mentioned the meeting with Quinn and it was
hugs all around and I said that I would see them Sunday evening.


Next I found a medium bag and packed a couple pair of jeans, 3 hoodies,
workout clothes, a sweatshirt and a couple of long sleeved crew necks. I
added a towel and toiletries and zipped the bag. This was a casual trip
and I was the relaxing athlete. I thought about a hat and thought that I
wasn't. Hat guy and if I needed VT crap I would buy it at the bookstore.
I smiled as I realized that I didn't quite belong there yet. I would bet
that JJ had cowboy shit and a bunch of VT stuff.

As I sat down to do the flight plan I remembered that an IFR plan was not
required and we could use VFR's. Weather was always an issue and with
IFR I could fly through clouds and didn't have to worry about random
traffic. There was also no Class A Airspace on the route, which would
require IFR's. We could easily fly above random traffic and below
commercial traffic. I simply took an hour nd did both plans. JJ, better
have plans for the return trip. It was getting late and that was no
excuse and I opened the manual for the Cessna and started to read. I paid
attention to the startup procedures and quickly memorized the pre-start
procedure and thanked God for that fantastic memory. With a very hectic
day behind me I prepped the coffee, set the alarm and was asleep as my
head hit the pillow.


I was up a few minutes before the alarm and was quickly dressed and
turned the coffee on, I wanted it ready for when I got back. JJ was
waiting and I thought he was hyper yesterday and he was at least twice as
excited. He said his last final was right after lunch and he would be at
the airport by 2:00. I told JJ that I would be there at 2:00 and that I
had flight plans ready and he should make sure he got some food as I
didn't want him bitching the entire flight. MJ, what else will you have
to do the damn jets almost fly themselves. I laughed and said well
remember we have 3 souls on board. MJ, there are actually 5 and please
don't get dramatic. Besides the flight plans you have both pre-checks
memorized and we will still use the cheat sheets. I'm more concerned
that you might change your mind. I laughed and said well they might
change their minds, I intend to be there in July. We finished the run and
went our separate ways. That was just a strange conversation and I gave
it no further thought.


At my place I poured a coffee and took a long shower and dress was jeans
and a long sleeve crewneck. I refilled my coffee using the travel mug,
threw my bag in the Wrangler and drove to school. I went right to English
sat in my usual seat and was looking at the two check lists. I was early
and just wanted the school day over and get on my way. Class stared and
it was a discussion of the test questions and I was so bored I could have
screamed. I was just daydreaming and wanted someone to pull me out of
class but it never happened. All I wanted was to take the damn AP test
and get those credits. As I entered History I was handed my test and it
was an "A" and I sat down and there wasn't a comment and that made me
wonder if it was even looked at. Nothing at all, not nice job, your
punctuation sucks. There was nothing. Next test I'm going to find out
about that. I would just fill the page with BS and see what happened. I
was quiet the entire class and the teacher kept looking at me. On the way
out the teacher stopped me and asked if I had a problem. I shrugged and
said that depends, did you even read my paper. Mike, I have 5 classes and
that's about 123 kids and papers so not ever paper gets the same look. I
know you could have taught a class on any of those topics. I smiled and
shook my head and started for Science.


The only reason I was doing that was to spend some time with Winnie. That
didn't happen as the class was a lecture which in reality was a a test
review. Winnie had another class then lunch and I simply walked her to
that class snuck in a quick kiss and signed out for the office. As I was
doing that I was handed a box and was told that had just arrived for me.
It was the tapes of the ESPN show that would air on Sunday. I handed the
secretary 3and asked that she give them to Doc Johnson. I went to the
Athletic office and gave 3 to Nancy to give to Coach Weston. She laughed
and asked, where is mine and I simply handed her one. I went to the
office and just checked around grabbed my work laptop and headed for the
airport. Naturally there was a stop for coffee and a burger.


I was at the airport and parked my Jeep and grabbed my bag and took it to
the jet. I opened the cargo hatch, three my bag in and climbed aboard and
sat in the pilots seat. I was immediately comfortable and knew where the
instruments and controls were. I grabbed the flight plans and went to the
terminal and filed the VFR plan and went back to the jet. For the first
time I looked closely at the plane and it was a mess as the NASA logo was
simply painted over and I wondered why the Major hadn't had the jet
painted. Then I thought it was because of the flight school and put that
out of my mind. I was about to start the outside pre-check when JJ pulled
up. I waited and together we did the pre-check. The fuel truck appeared
and we watched till they were finished. JJ laughed and asked MJ, are you
seeing dollar signs? I just shrugged and went to the terminal for coffee.


When I returned JJ was talking with Allen and Al and his wife were just
looking at the plane. I went right up to Al and was quickly introduced to
his wife Dorris. She seemed very nice and thanked me to the flight. I
smiled and said ok, I get that you are nervous and JJ and I are very
careful and we both have time in this craft and hours in a simulator.
Those simulator sessions produce situations we need to get out of and the
Major is a very demanding instructor and we would not be doing this if he
wasn't 100% sure about our ability. The weather is great and the flight
is just about an hour. The flight plan, I filed earlier, will take us
pretty much along the route you would have driven. The plane was just
fueled and we have completed the preflight checks so how about we get
your luggage on board and we find you seats. Al asked Mike, how high will
we be traveling. Al, commercial airliner fly around 36,000 feet and most
casual crafts are around 14,000 so we will be around 30,000 feet and stay
out of everyone's way. Onboard I showed them the toilet facilities and
had them pick seats. I asked them to buckle up and said that once we are
in the air they could release the straps but takeoffs and landings
required that they be strapped in. Then I laughed and said Allen will be
in and I'm sure JJ has had a very different chat with him. He likes to
scare passengers and we all laughed. I stuck my head out the door and
yelled let's get going and JJ close the cargo hatch. He yelled back, you
need to remember about the landing gear and Allen just looked.


We took our time and completed the pre startup procedures and I double
checked the parking break. This would be a cold battery startup and I hit
the appropriate switch to start that and when there were enough amps, I
had JJ look out the right window to make sure we were clear and I got a
thumbs up. I watched the gauges and it was an easy start. With the right
engine in idle. I looked out the left side and as thing were clear using
a generator assist, I started the left engine. Oil pressure was good and
the control panel was all green so I contacted Allegheny ground,
identified us, with ATIS, provided the location and requested permission
to taxi for takeoff. We were cleared right away and I eased the throttle
forward and we were in motion. JJ immediately started with; good
afternoon this is your copilot JJ Messer and welcome to MJS Airlines
flight 099 to Blacksburg Virginia. Flight time is approximately 63
minutes and the weather is perfect, enjoy the flight. We were quickly
cleared for takeoff and I moved the throttles forward and were soon off
the ground. Following ATC instruction we banked West as we continued to
rise. I raised the landing gear and we were heading West. As per the plan
when we saw I79 we turned due South and reached our cruising altitude. It
was a smooth flight and the view was awesome. When we got to what I knew
was Princeton, WV we turned due West and I contacted the ATC center and
checked the weather and advised the location and we were instructed to
start our descent. There was no other traffic and we were quickly on the
ground. I turned off the engines and made JJ finish the shutdown routine.
In the cabin I asked, is Avery on still breathing? There was general
laughter and I opened the door and lowered the steps and opened the
hatch. There was a VT van there and I noticed Coach Conn so I went over
and said, hi coach how are things. He just shook his head and said I'm
glad I was here early to see this. Never had a recruit fly his own plane
in here before. I laughed and said well, I've been telling you I'm
different. JJ jogged over and said hello and that he was looking forward
to the meeting tomorrow. Coach Conn said he was looking forward to it.
Allen and his rents appeared and introductions were made and they jumped
into the van and were off to parts unknown. JJ and I secured the plane
and then I went inside and paid the landing fees and ordered fuel,
indicating that we wouldn't need much but that I wanted a full tank.


Once back outside we went to the plane and grabbed our shit and walked to
the parking lot. JJ asked, so do we have a ride? I said yup. Ok, I hate
it when you do that but what we doing tonight? JJ, Sean and Rodrigues
will have something planned. Is that better than I don't know? MJ
what's with you? Are you going to back out of things here? Nope. Are you
going to make them drop you? Nope. Just then I was saved by a horn and
Sean and Rodrigues appeared in a car. Bags flew in the trunk and we
jumped in the backseat. It was off to the usual sports bar just off
campus and lots of food and a good time talking about things and JJ kept
looking at me and I would simply smile back. I was having fun and fucking
with JJ was more than a lot of fun. We were there a couple of hours and
Sean paid the bill and I left a big tip as he had hogged a table. Sean
aside that where we were staying was right beside his building and that
we had two bedrooms. That there was a get together at his place starting
at 8:00. JJ asked, so any woman? Sean laughed and said Tex, we never know
but lots of teammates. JJ asked Sean if he would please stop with the Tex
shit and call him JJ. Sean said that his place was in the basement and
was really big and that no one bitches about his "gatherings". Then he
laughed and said hell, most of the tenants are there. Then he said stop
over whenever, I'll be there in about 30 minutes.


Once we were alone I went to the refrigerator and as expected there was
beer. I grabbed 2 and handed one to JJ and pulled him to me and we hugged
and I said JJ, I'm sorry. I was just fucking around. I'm coming here
and I'll need an apartment, because of work and you are my roommate.
That and the plane is all Coach needs to agree to. JJ, it was cool
watching you be so excited about this trip and what it means to you. I
leaned in and kissed him and he kissed me back. Then he asked MJ, are you
sure you can do all that's on your plate and football? Yup. That got me
a hard punch and another kiss. That took on a life of it's own and lead
to sweaty sex and sloppy oral. That was followed by a hot long shower
together and JJ taking my hard cock up his ass and a promise to do me
later.


We dressed for the thing at Sean's and I put on tight jeans and an even
tighter long sleeved crew neck. JJ laughed and asked if a coat of paint
would be easier? For his part JJ had completely abandoned his cowboy
look. He was 6'1 and 195 and I'm not even discussing that rocket he
packs in his pants. He is always sporting a neatly trimmed beard which in
never more   than scruffy looking. He has a defined 6 pack and a well
build upper body. If he was standing with his feet together and attached
a string from his shoulders to his big toe it would form a perfect "V".
Then that dark hair gave him a bit of a dangerous look. I knew he was
German and the family most likely came from the area near Northern Italy.
That of course was a guess. No matter what he was fucking hot. Hell he
could have been a Mediche. Me on the other hand was more than. Bit like
the statue David and the hair added to that. Basically we were both studs
and neither of us had an ego about it. We are who we are.


At Sean's we were there before most people and I started with a bottle
of water and as people started to arrive I switched to a beer and managed
to nurse 3 beers total for the night. I met a lot of future teammates and
it felt really good to feel like I was on a team again. The place got
crowded and the noise picked up and it was a lot of fun. Everyone was
being super nice and I saw three guys I hadn't met and went up to them
and said, hi I'm Mike Simmons. One guy said hi superstar I'm Right, the
other said that he was Left and I looked at the other guy and said I
would bet you are Middle. Before there was a reaction I said and I bet
your last name is Linebacker and your middle name is Starting. They
actually laughed and I said well Right & Left you better hope Coach
changes to a 3 - 4 or one of you names will change to Bench. Enjoy your
evening and we can fight this out in July. I simply walked away and Sean
was right there and asked, Mike, you making new friends. Sean, I
seriously doubt it. Sean laughed and said Mike you are way better than
them and they know it. There are two thing that will prevent you from
starting; an injury or Coach's dog house. Well, Sean I can only control
one of them and he handed me a beer. JJ was having a blast and I simply
talked with some more friendly guys and it was great. I actually
understood the linebackers and their reaction. JJ, on the other hand was
flying under the radar as it was even money if he was offense or
defense.  Just before midnight I found JJ and told him I was heading out
and he said he would be right along. I found Sean and thanked him and
said dude, I had a great time. He laughed and said, I know you have that
meeting with Coach so just remember the doghouse. I laughed and said, no
worries and that's the only reason I'm leaving. I know it's a test. JJ
and I walked out together and he just started laughing saying damn I'm
sober after my first college football party. I laughed and said JJ, I
would bet was Sean managing things and once we were gone the drinking
gets going. They were not going to let us over do it. Well except for
Right, Middle and Left. JJ said MJ, who?

Oh, just the incumbent linebackers. At our digs JJ said MJ, we both have
big meetings in the morning, I'll see you for the run.


We were both up and ready for the run and had no idea how far to run and
settled on 4 trips around the drill field and then breakfast. We were
both aware that it was a shorter run. It was actually enough. We finished
at the end of campus near town and found a coffee shop and had a danish
and coffee. I actually grabbed a coffee for the walk back. We chatted and
JJ said he was telling them that I preferred defense but would do what
was needed. JJ, find a way to make them do what you want. This is now a
business and we could easily just be used and get nothing out of it. I
think it is significant that you are meeting with the Defensive
Coordinator. JJ, your best plays this year were on defense. I assume you
know your ranking in both positions. JJ, just calmly make your case, it
will be fine.


There were individual showers and JJ dressed in Jeans and a long sleeved
shirt and a sweater vest. I thought it was strange but it looked great. I
was in black Jeans and a light grey crew neck, black belt and black
loafers. We walked together to the stadium and the athletic office. JJ
went right to the guy at reception and said, good morning, I'm JJ Messer
and I have an appointment with Coach Conn. JJ it's nice to meet you and
Coach is in the film room and asked that you go down there, it's the
third door on the left. He looked at me and said, I'm guessing you are
Mike Simmons and you have an appointment with Coach B. I smiled and said,
guilty as charged. Well Mike, have a seat and I'll let Coach know you
are here. I said thanks and selected a seat. I wasn't seated long when a
coach I didn't know came up and said, hi Mike, I'm Coach Tim O'Malley.
I smiled and said you are the linebacker coach. Mike, that's correct
Coach B is waiting for us how about we head to his office. You are
meeting with Coach and I asked if I could sit in. O'Malley was new to
the program and wasn't involved in my recruiting.


It was a short walk to the office and the door was open and Coach
O'Malley knocked on the door jam and Coach B looked up from what he was
reading and invited us to have a seat. He stood and him and I shook hands
and there was a big smile. It was a small office and I was sitting in a
guest chair. Then Coach B said on second thought let's go to the
conference room as it's more comfortable. More comfortable was an
understatement as the room seated 8 and the chairs were leather
swivel/tilt and looked very comfortable. Coach O'Malley went around and
sat on the other side of the table. I just sat opposite him and Coach B
seeing that pushed two chairs out of the way and sat down. I just smiled
and sat quietly and moved a few inches back. As soon as I did that Coach
O'Malley said damn this kid is going to be fun. Coach B looked at me and
said Mike, I see you figured out what's going on? Coach if you mean you
are looking for an open discussion and me understanding we are not
equals, hell I do that all the time. So how about this we eliminate the
games and messages, we discuss things and I get to have an opinion, that
you will listen and I will do what you decide. Ok Mike, why didn't that
happen last season. Well coach, coach Weston is very old school and
between Junior and Senior year our team changed, he didn't adjust so a
number of us did what we needed to nurse a Freshman QB along and win
games. We were a very close team and stuck together always. Mike, did you
even give Chuck a chance? Well, it wasn't till the Principal cleared the
issue did it happen. Coach, we left him standing and he can coach next
year if he chooses. Coach, ESPN followed us all year and Sunday night
they will air this. I reached into my backpack and handed him a copy and
said, please feel free to watch it at you convenience and we can talk
ancient history whenever you want.


Mike, you took on a very big role with the USGA and I would like to know
how you are planning to manage all that? Coach, they know I'll miss
meetings and will do others remotely. It is easily accomplished. My big
roles are in June next year and when the mens' Open happens I will be
out of here. Mike, I'm not sure you know but your stepbrother made the
cut and he is -6 and is tied for 4th place. He is in the third to last
group and has a 1:45 local tee time. I said thanks an was thinking that
was a 7:45 local tee time. Coach, why do you know that? Mike, you will
soon discover that I am aware of what effects the lives of my key
players. I laughed and said Coach, the last thing I need is for him to
win this tournament. However, the fact that he is playing so well is also
an issue or will be. He has already qualified for any USGA event he might
decide to play in. That leaves me off the hook.


Then O'Malley asked Mike, how often do you work out? Coach, I run 5
miles every morning and am at the gym three times a week. Mike, any
supplements? Coach everyone asks me that and the answer is always none at
all, not even a vitamin. Mike, if I had you tested right now would that
be the case. Coach, it would be and I know once I'm here I'm subject to
random testing but for now you will have to accept this. I reached in the
backpack and handed him the blood test results. Coach, it was a routine
physical and the doctor ran a complete blood panel. Mike, can I see those
results as well? I smiled and said nope, all you need to know is that I
am cleared to play football. I will tell you that the tests was all good.
If you need more than that you need a new recruit for outside linebacker.
Coach B was actually laughing and he looked at his assistant and said
Tim, do you know where the kid's lines are now? O'Malley said Coach,
right where I heard they were.


For the next 20 minutes we talked about goals and expectations- both
theirs and mine. As we were finishing up I said Coach I have something to
inform you about and a request. Ok Mike what do you want to tell me
about. Coach today I flew here in a Cessna Citation 3 corporate jet. Once
I arrive here there will be a Cessna Citation 4 or a Cessna twin engine
plane Parker at the VT/Montgomery Executive airport. Flight time in the
jet to home is under an hour and there are times I will need to fly home.
Those trips will not interfere with you schedule. If I can't get a
hanger I'll build one. Coach it involves an apartment. Mike, I'm
listening but know you will be in a sweet. There will be 4 private rooms
and a common area, what else will you need? Coach a very secure
connection to my company and that requires much more that the students
get. If I plugged my computer into you system it would be fine. That is
until I tried to access the company's server. In about 15 seconds my
laptop would be shut down and the FBI would be on their way here and my
security clearance would be voided. An apartment building near campus
would enable me to have the necessary changes made and thus limit trips
home. Coach, I will be buying a building if at all possible and a single
source connection along with laptop upgrades and I would use the
apartment as an office and for a place to relax. I will mostly sleep in
the dorm you provide. I would like to request JJ as a roommate. Coach
O'Malley was first to respond and he said so work and girls in the
apartment? I laughed and said, if you insist on the girls. Coach B said
Mike, are you giving me you word on this? Coach, absolutely. Mike, we
should be good. With that the meeting was over and I went looking for JJ.


It was nice hearing from many of you and I hope this latest installment
adds to a wonderful Labor Day. Thanks for reading.


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