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Jaded by Aerosmith



Jaded by Aerosmith is an awesome song.  When I looked at my 'J' songs, I had several that I wanted to use:  Just Breathe by Pearl Jam, Jump by Kriss Kross, Janie's got a Gun by Aerosmith, Jealousy by Natalie Merchant, Just a Dream by Nelly, Just a Girl by No Doubt...  I decided to use Jaded because sometimes I think I have become jaded.

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Yesterday, my dad took me out for pizza and we discussed tomorrow's Iowa State/Iowa game (Go 'Clone).  We talked about how Iowa State was going to wear throw back jersey's for tomorrow's game.  The jersey's are to honor/remember Jack Trice.  The story is amazing, and both of us had tears as we read about him online especially the letter he wrote before the game that caused his death.

Letter:  
My thoughts just before the first real college game of my life: The honor of my race, family & self is at stake. Everyone is expecting me to do big things. I will. My whole body and soul are to be thrown recklessly about the field tomorrow. Every time the ball is snapped, I will be trying to do more than my part. On all defensive plays I must break through the opponents' line and stop the play in their territory. Beware of mass interference. Fight low, with your eyes open and toward the play. Watch out for crossbucks and reverse end runs. Be on your toes every minute if you expect to make good. Jack.[1]

The story is worth reading.  Jack Trice was a black football player that played for Iowa State in 1923.  When they played the University of Minnesota, he had to stay in a different hotel room because of the color of his skin.  During the game he was "trampled" by three U of M players.  He later died because of his injuries.  It is assumed that he was "trampled because of his skin color.  In fact, many teams refused to play the Cyclones because Trice was black.




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LH said…
Wow. Thanks for writing about Jack Trice. I'll be reading more about him.
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