Larry Kent

I don’t know how widespread this was, so I don’t have any idea if it was universal or not.  But I know that I had a lot more contact with the black students because of athletics than I would have if I had just -- somebody that showed up and went to classes and so on.  You can’t segregate a football team as far I know.  I mean, it would be crazy.  I suppose it’s been done, but the sports teams were not -- once you’re out there, you’re putting on a uniform and that’s your team.  And you get to know people.  Especially in pre-season camp.  I mean, that’s really hard work, and it’s hot.  And everybody’s going through it hoping to survive another day.  (laughs) And you just form a bond with your team that way.  And that carries on in your life.