Today's anecdote: Was asked if I had any connection to Virginia-Chaminade game. Very indirectly. Got a call from Mike Wilbon, who was covering Maryland football in second tier bowl game in Hawaii. He said, 'hey, I think there's a pretty good story here tonight; NAIA school

playing Virginia (ranked #1). Thought I might go write about what it's like for the Chaminade kids to play Sampson and company. I told him I thought that was a terrific story. He said: 'one problem, George (Solomon) told me I have to go to Maryland football banquet in case...

something happens." I said, 'nothing's going to happen and it'll be too late for you to get in tomorrow's paper anyway. Just tell (Jack) Zane (Maryland SID) to let you know if anything happens and go to the game." He agreed--went and made the last edition w/the most stunning...

upset ever. Next day, I'm sitting at my desk and Ben Bradlee walked back to sports. Says to Solomon (standing right in front of me), 'hey George, great move having Wilbon at that game last night!' Solomon shrugs, says, "I played a hunch." CLASSIC George.