Dr Jeff Wiley's HC kids on TV

This gives me a chance to tell my favorite Jeff Wiley story.

I got a chance to meet Jeff at a reception on campus at the time Jeff was being added to the Ring of Honor at Fitton Field.  After we exchanged greetings, I asked if he had time for a quick story, and he said yes.

I told him I did not remember the newspaper (previewing an upcoming Holy Cross football game during Jeff's time at HC), or the upcoming opponent, or the opponent's coach, but I had a very clear memory of one part of the preview article.

The reporter wanted to know how the opponent coach was preparing to deal with Gordie Lockbaum.  The coach replied (paraphrasing) as follows:  "Lockbaum is a great player and he presents a real challenge for us.  But the Holy Cross player that really scares me is Jeff Wiley."

Jeff enjoyed hearing that; he thanked me, and I thanked him.