As a youngster, one of the things that attracted me to the game of college football and college sports in general was the band. Whether it was the marching band at football games or the pep band at hockey and basketball games, I loved it.
I would go down on the old Jack Ryder track at Alumni, before they ripped it out, or ask my Dad to get seats across from the student section at McHugh Forum or near the band at Roberts Center, just to be nearer the action, to feel the game better.
"For Boston" became my favorite song.