Yes, that's me; and, yes that's a Notre Dame sweater.

Here's my first Pokemon card, Psyduck, given to me by my 5 year-old daughter, Madelyn.  Psyduck gives headaches that prevent opponents from playing Trainer cards on the next turn -- whatever that means.  The card also says "While lulling its enemies with its vacant look, this wily Pokemon will use psychokinetic powers."  This seemed appropriate for me -- at least the psychokinetic powers part . . .

And lastly, that's me (#9) celebrating the Olympic "Miracle On Ice" win over the Soviets in 1980.  My students say that makes me an old guy, but I don't care.  The gold medal is worth it.  (Umm. . .   that's a joke.  I'm not THAT old!   Well, o.k., I guess I AM that old, but you know how political getting selected for a team like that can be? . . . )  Anyway, here's a link to my new team Faculty/Staff/Grad Hockey and our picture.  (I'm on the far right, with red-white-blue Bemidji High School socks.  My gold helment is in front.)  The photo was taken shortly after we won the South Bend Ice Box 2000 Spring Tournament (now I'm being truthful again!).  It was brutal, but we just couldn't let the ND class of 2000 graduate without ANY athletic champions during their time here.  You're welcome.

Summer 2003 Squad

Link to the Faculty/Staff hockey homepage.