Just a bummer to hear. While I did not know him, besides being a hilarious poster, I will never forget that he predicted the final score of the Michigan/NU 2015 slaughter.
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Just a bummer to hear. While I did not know him, besides being a hilarious poster, I will never forget that he predicted the final score of the Michigan/NU 2015 slaughter.
Alan (Steve) was a seriously funny poster, and I didn’t realize he called that debacle exactly. 2015 was an odd season.
Way back when in my mid-20s, I was curious what folks would offer in terms of advice. So, on the Rant board, I posted the general question of “what advice would you give to your 25 year old self”?
Smithee responded with two: the first was to buy NUFB season tickets (I would if I lived in Chicago, but I can’t now).
The second were 5 simple words which I still use personally & professionally: Beg Forgiveness, Don’t Ask Permission. 90-95% it has helped me - and it helps to inform my own posting style still. Just like the Trust Yourself sign we used to tap on our way to the field.
Met Smithee way back at what I believe was the first Purple Party at Alamo Bowl vs Nebraska.(2002?) I thought him to be natural for the board, his posts cogent and witty. Also sorry to hear from Waterboy's post that we lost FEW. along with FloridAlum the NU fan community has indeed lost some great ones.
I'm 88 and still able to work the remote, take enough meds to get me through the tight finishes but not the aggro that our fb program has produced of late. Remaining ever pessimistic. Mesacat.
I'm 88 and still able to work the remote, take enough meds to get me through the tight finishes but not the aggro that our fb program has produced of late. Remaining ever pessimistic. Mesacat.
It is downright scary. In the past three months two NU classmates of mine have died, both younger than I, and in the past year I have had at least ten friends and relatives die, most were younger than I am (72). Losing people in their 80’s or 90’s after a long illness is one thing, but losing people suddenly in their 50’s and 60’s shocks the soul. Smithee is/ will be missed.
Have you ever met a professional woman golfer? Sailors could learn language from them. Interesting sidelight on the sport.
I am truly saddened to hear of Steve Fridley"s passing. I always enjoyed conversations with him at Uber's tailgates and at various bowl games. He was a gentleman with a great sense of humor and knowledge about the Cats.
I remember meeting him at the pre game rally before the Michigan game (attended by Wilbon) back in 2005! He was a gentleman and I appreciated his many contributions! Sad news indeed!
I somehow missed this news when it was posted several weeks back until I saw it mentioned in a thread today. Such sad news. I only briefly met Smithee at a football game about 15 years back, so I didn’t know him personally, but always enjoyed his dry wit and humor. A big loss for this little community of ours.
Sh*t!! Just saw this post. Smithee will be missed. I met him years ago when I was living in Glen Ellyn & he was a felow western suburb alum/fan. I always enjoyed his posts an talking with him at tailgates. You will be missed. Dam, us older posters are thinnning out. God Bless you Smithee! If it is'nt to much to ask, put in a good word for the fotball team with the Big Guy!!
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