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As I listened to John’s words, I thought of how students are constantly asking their professors for more real-life application of the lessons being taught—and it doesn’t get much more real-life than winning a national championship.

John shifted gears. “I remember a guy asking me one time after we won our fourth national championship if I thought I’d be doing all this. I told him there was no way I imagined it. I just took it one day at a time. All I was thinking about is if I could get a mercy date from that good-looking gal who would become my wife.” John pointed at handsome Luke and sternly said, “You will have to depend on one of those.” The class burst out in laughter at Luke’s expense, knowing it certainly was not true.

“But little did I know after that first date that I would be married all these years. How many years?” John paused. “I don’t know how many years.” The whole class, especially the guys, seemed to enjoy his admission of forgetfulness.

“I never imagined that someday this good-looking gal would be a grandma and still look good to me. These things happen gradually.” He paused.