In this space, over the past three years, I’ve had one goal in mind and one goal only: to be more entertaining than your professor.
I know, high standards, right?
But if just for 30 seconds I kept your attention off that physics proof or that Napoleonic Age lecture, I did my job.
That’s all there is.
That’s why I’ve written about only the most serious issues that affect today’s sporting world.
I’m talking about such profound subjects like extreme ironing, cockfighting and professional pillow fighting, just to to list a few of my favorites. Because, the way I see it, a huge part of sports is entertainment.
In a sense, they’re a way to get away from the real-life grind.
Take it seriously, and that’s just ruining a good thing.
Since I started this writing thing, I’ve had the opportunity to travel around the country just to watch sports ““ to New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, up and down the West Coast.
It’s been a trip. And also probably the best scam I’ll ever be able to pull.
See, sports writing isn’t a job: It’s fun.
Because of this so-called work that I’ve done for the Daily Bruin, the moments I’ve experienced are some of the most memorable parts of my college career.
They weren’t all inspiring or even enjoyable but, without getting too emotional, those moments are what I’ll be taking away from this whole newspaper thing.
Seeing our basketball team play under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden.
Being unable to speak after our football team’s heartbreaker in South Bend.
Watching our basketball team climb the mountain against Gonzaga.
Taking in a fourth quarter from the grass of the Rose Bowl for the first and last times.
It’s been unreal.
But to be honest, sometimes I hated my so-called job.
Those times after a close loss, or an unexpected blowout, when you just want to be a fan again.
There’s no fun in asking questions that no one wants to ask and no one wants to answer.
But those painful times aside, it’s been a hell of a ride. Thanks for reading.
Feder was a 2006-2007 assistant sports editor.