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Working at Duke does at times present opportunities to see the rich and famous. I've even seen a real Duke, Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans. Today was just another ordinary day, or so I thought.

I was sitting on a bench outside the back of the medical center waiting for my boss and then my bus. I sat next to a young man wearing a Duke football t-shirt. I asked him if he goes to the games and said he was on the team. We talked about the Alabama game, the Army game, Coach Cut and Ted Roof, the young man told me he was a senior so he's been here through our good time and our bad times. Our conversation came to a close as his bus arrived. And reached out my hand and told him I enjoyed talking to him and that my name was Tilly. He told me his name is Chris Rwabukamba. My jaw dropped and my eyes bugged out of my head. He asked "you know who I am?" I said of course, you're one of the captains.

I have been on cloud 16, Chris's number, ever since.

While I know that athletes, famous people, and even infamous people come to Duke - university and medical center - I never expect to run into anyone, let alone one of the stars of the football team. Though I guess I shouldn't be surprised. It is Duke.

That's really cool. It's hard to recognize those guys when they are under helmets and pads when we usually see them.

TillyGalore wrote:Working at Duke does at times present opportunities to see the rich and famous. I've even seen a real Duke, Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans. Today was just another ordinary day, or so I thought.

I was sitting on a bench outside the back of the medical center waiting for my boss and then my bus. I sat next to a young man wearing a Duke football t-shirt. I asked him if he goes to the games and said he was on the team. We talked about the Alabama game, the Army game, Coach Cut and Ted Roof, the young man told me he was a senior so he's been here through our good time and our bad times. Our conversation came to a close as his bus arrived. And reached out my hand and told him I enjoyed talking to him and that my name was Tilly. He told me his name is Chris Rwabukamba. My jaw dropped and my eyes bugged out of my head. He asked "you know who I am?" I said of course, you're one of the captains.

I have been on cloud 16, Chris's number, ever since.

While I know that athletes, famous people, and even infamous people come to Duke - university and medical center - I never expect to run into anyone, let alone one of the stars of the football team. Though I guess I shouldn't be surprised. It is Duke.

That is soooo cool!! I'll bet you made his day too!

I think we need a poster for the Blue Devil Walk on Saturday!

"Tilly # 16 Chris Rwabukamba"

He'd probably sign it on his way back to campus on the reverse Blue Devil walk.

TillyGalore wrote:Working at Duke does at times present opportunities to see the rich and famous. I've even seen a real Duke, Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans. Today was just another ordinary day, or so I thought.

I was sitting on a bench outside the back of the medical center waiting for my boss and then my bus. I sat next to a young man wearing a Duke football t-shirt. I asked him if he goes to the games and said he was on the team. We talked about the Alabama game, the Army game, Coach Cut and Ted Roof, the young man told me he was a senior so he's been here through our good time and our bad times. Our conversation came to a close as his bus arrived. And reached out my hand and told him I enjoyed talking to him and that my name was Tilly. He told me his name is Chris Rwabukamba. My jaw dropped and my eyes bugged out of my head. He asked "you know who I am?" I said of course, you're one of the captains.

I have been on cloud 16, Chris's number, ever since.

While I know that athletes, famous people, and even infamous people come to Duke - university and medical center - I never expect to run into anyone, let alone one of the stars of the football team. Though I guess I shouldn't be surprised. It is Duke.

What a wonderful happenstance! I can't think of anyone who deserves such highlights than you, Tilly.

I've noticed the same sort of modest and unassuming attitude in others including some who've graduated. It's always a surprise to hear that from a football player. Maybe when Duke rises to the appropriate level, football players' names will be household names like the basketball players' are.

CathyCA wrote:I think we need a poster for the Blue Devil Walk on Saturday!

"Tilly # 16 Chris Rwabukamba"

He'd probably sign it on his way back to campus on the reverse Blue Devil walk.

I think that is a great idea.

Thanks, Tilly, for sharing your adventure. It made my day.

CathyCA wrote:I think we need a poster for the Blue Devil Walk on Saturday!

"Tilly # 16 Chris Rwabukamba"

He'd probably sign it on his way back to campus on the reverse Blue Devil walk.

A poster is a great idea!

Tilly, thanks for telling us about your experience. That's a young man to be proud of!

Very cool! I agree with DukePA, that you probably made his day too - not only does he get to talk to a knowledgable and enthused Duke Football fan, but it's someone who recognizes his name AND knows he's a captain!

Did he have anything specific to say about the 'Bama or Army games?

CameronBornAndBred wrote:That's really cool. It's hard to recognize those guys when they are under helmets and pads when we usually see them.

I thought the same thing!

DukePA wrote:

TillyGalore wrote:Working at Duke does at times present opportunities to see the rich and famous. I've even seen a real Duke, Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans. Today was just another ordinary day, or so I thought.

I was sitting on a bench outside the back of the medical center waiting for my boss and then my bus. I sat next to a young man wearing a Duke football t-shirt. I asked him if he goes to the games and said he was on the team. We talked about the Alabama game, the Army game, Coach Cut and Ted Roof, the young man told me he was a senior so he's been here through our good time and our bad times. Our conversation came to a close as his bus arrived. And reached out my hand and told him I enjoyed talking to him and that my name was Tilly. He told me his name is Chris Rwabukamba. My jaw dropped and my eyes bugged out of my head. He asked "you know who I am?" I said of course, you're one of the captains.

I have been on cloud 16, Chris's number, ever since.

While I know that athletes, famous people, and even infamous people come to Duke - university and medical center - I never expect to run into anyone, let alone one of the stars of the football team. Though I guess I shouldn't be surprised. It is Duke.

That is soooo cool!! I'll bet you made his day too!

I hope so!

CathyCA wrote:I think we need a poster for the Blue Devil Walk on Saturday!

"Tilly # 16 Chris Rwabukamba"

He'd probably sign it on his way back to campus on the reverse Blue Devil walk.

I'm mulling over the poster idea.

Devil in the Blue Dress wrote:

TillyGalore wrote:Working at Duke does at times present opportunities to see the rich and famous. I've even seen a real Duke, Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans. Today was just another ordinary day, or so I thought.

I was sitting on a bench outside the back of the medical center waiting for my boss and then my bus. I sat next to a young man wearing a Duke football t-shirt. I asked him if he goes to the games and said he was on the team. We talked about the Alabama game, the Army game, Coach Cut and Ted Roof, the young man told me he was a senior so he's been here through our good time and our bad times. Our conversation came to a close as his bus arrived. And reached out my hand and told him I enjoyed talking to him and that my name was Tilly. He told me his name is Chris Rwabukamba. My jaw dropped and my eyes bugged out of my head. He asked "you know who I am?" I said of course, you're one of the captains.

I have been on cloud 16, Chris's number, ever since.

While I know that athletes, famous people, and even infamous people come to Duke - university and medical center - I never expect to run into anyone, let alone one of the stars of the football team. Though I guess I shouldn't be surprised. It is Duke.

What a wonderful happenstance! I can't think of anyone who deserves such highlights than you, Tilly.

I've noticed the same sort of modest and unassuming attitude in others including some who've graduated. It's always a surprise to hear that from a football player. Maybe when Duke rises to the appropriate level, football players' names will be household names like the basketball players' are.

Thank you for your kind words, Devil in the Blue Dress. I've heard that since the football team started doing well, the players have been recognized more often on campus. They deserve the recognition.

indoor66 wrote:

CathyCA wrote:I think we need a poster for the Blue Devil Walk on Saturday!

"Tilly # 16 Chris Rwabukamba"

He'd probably sign it on his way back to campus on the reverse Blue Devil walk.

I think that is a great idea.

Thanks, Tilly, for sharing your adventure. It made my day.

I'm glad I could make your day, you made mine.

lawgrad91 wrote:

CathyCA wrote:I think we need a poster for the Blue Devil Walk on Saturday!

"Tilly # 16 Chris Rwabukamba"

He'd probably sign it on his way back to campus on the reverse Blue Devil walk.

A poster is a great idea!

Tilly, thanks for telling us about your experience. That's a young man to be proud of!

I agree! Chris Rwambukamba is someone to be proud of.

TillyGalore wrote:

Devil in the Blue Dress wrote:

TillyGalore wrote:Working at Duke does at times present opportunities to see the rich and famous. I've even seen a real Duke, Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans. Today was just another ordinary day, or so I thought.

I was sitting on a bench outside the back of the medical center waiting for my boss and then my bus. I sat next to a young man wearing a Duke football t-shirt. I asked him if he goes to the games and said he was on the team. We talked about the Alabama game, the Army game, Coach Cut and Ted Roof, the young man told me he was a senior so he's been here through our good time and our bad times. Our conversation came to a close as his bus arrived. And reached out my hand and told him I enjoyed talking to him and that my name was Tilly. He told me his name is Chris Rwabukamba. My jaw dropped and my eyes bugged out of my head. He asked "you know who I am?" I said of course, you're one of the captains.

I have been on cloud 16, Chris's number, ever since.

While I know that athletes, famous people, and even infamous people come to Duke - university and medical center - I never expect to run into anyone, let alone one of the stars of the football team. Though I guess I shouldn't be surprised. It is Duke.

What a wonderful happenstance! I can't think of anyone who deserves such highlights than you, Tilly.

I've noticed the same sort of modest and unassuming attitude in others including some who've graduated. It's always a surprise to hear that from a football player. Maybe when Duke rises to the appropriate level, football players' names will be household names like the basketball players' are.

Thank you for your kind words, Devil in the Blue Dress. I've heard that since the football team started doing well, the players have been recognized more often on campus. They deserve the recognition.

They certainly do! If you and I have our way, everybody will know those guys!

DevilAlumna wrote:Very cool! I agree with DukePA, that you probably made his day too - not only does he get to talk to a knowledgable and enthused Duke Football fan, but it's someone who recognizes his name AND knows he's a captain!

Did he have anything specific to say about the 'Bama or Army games?

He is very confident they will beat Army. I commented that if they didn't it would be a real blow to the team's ego. I think they'll beat Army.

People's reaction to the 'Bama game has him bummed out. I got the feeling that people have been hard on the team over the loss. I told him I was proud of the team for going and playing the number 1 team in the country. I also stated that Duke is the only team to have scored a touchdown against 'Bama. He commented that Penn State only scored a field goal, and I said based on that we could beat Penn State. He didn't seem to buy that.

This team really does need to win Saturday. Not to keep any bowl hopes alive, but so this team can regain it's confidence.

Chris also spoke very highly of Coach Cut. I asked if Cut was as powerful a motivator for the team as he is for the rest of us. He said yes and that Cut will yell at you when you need to be yelled at. I gathered he doesn't miss Ted Roof.

Even before I realized who he was, I had a really good conversation with him. Now that I know who he is, there are so many more questions I have.

TillyGalore wrote:

DevilAlumna wrote:Very cool! I agree with DukePA, that you probably made his day too - not only does he get to talk to a knowledgable and enthused Duke Football fan, but it's someone who recognizes his name AND knows he's a captain!

Did he have anything specific to say about the 'Bama or Army games?

He is very confident they will beat Army. I commented that if they didn't it would be a real blow to the team's ego. I think they'll beat Army.

People's reaction to the 'Bama game has him bummed out. I got the feeling that people have been hard on the team over the loss. I told him I was proud of the team for going and playing the number 1 team in the country. I also stated that Duke is the only team to have scored a touchdown against 'Bama. He commented that Penn State only scored a field goal, and I said based on that we could beat Penn State. He didn't seem to buy that.

This team really does need to win Saturday. Not to keep any bowl hopes alive, but so this team can regain it's confidence.

Chris also spoke very highly of Coach Cut. I asked if Cut was as powerful a motivator for the team as he is for the rest of us. He said yes and that Cut will yell at you when you need to be yelled at. I gathered he doesn't miss Ted Roof.

Even before I realized who he was, I had a really good conversation with him. Now that I know who he is, there are so many more questions I have.

Thanks for sharing! Sounds like it really was a great conversation with a stellar young man.

I'm still at a loss to understand why everybody was so "bummed out" at the Alabama results. I don't think it hurt us one iota! The only thing bad is that all the moaning and groaning MUST sadden the team. I believe they performed admirably. It was the STUDENTS who deserve a smack upside the head, bless their hearts! They just couldn't wait for the clock to wind down to leave and get on with their drinking. I agree with everything in the letter posted over yonder on the subject. As for all the big mouths over on 99.9 , etc, they can just put a sock in it.

When Ima gets a burr under her saddle, she's tough to live with.

Love, you-know-who.

Ima Facultiwyfe wrote:I'm still at a loss to understand why everybody was so "bummed out" at the Alabama results. I don't think it hurt us one iota! The only thing bad is that all the moaning and groaning MUST sadden the team. I believe they performed admirably. It was the STUDENTS who deserve a smack upside the head, bless their hearts! They just couldn't wait for the clock to wind down to leave and get on with their drinking. I agree with everything in the letter posted over yonder on the subject. As for all the big mouths over on 99.9 , etc, they can just put a sock in it.

When Ima gets a burr under her saddle, she's tough to live with.

Love, you-know-who.

I agree with you Ima. I could care less if others "disagree". I think 99.9 ran out of material for their show. I think it's called "jaw flaping. GO DEVILS!

Ima Facultiwyfe wrote:I'm still at a loss to understand why everybody was so "bummed out" at the Alabama results. I don't think it hurt us one iota! The only thing bad is that all the moaning and groaning MUST sadden the team. I believe they performed admirably. It was the STUDENTS who deserve a smack upside the head, bless their hearts! They just couldn't wait for the clock to wind down to leave and get on with their drinking. I agree with everything in the letter posted over yonder on the subject. As for all the big mouths over on 99.9 , etc, they can just put a sock in it.

When Ima gets a burr under her saddle, she's tough to live with.

Love, you-know-who.

I thought our guys showed great character. They played hard and didn't quit even when the scoreboard was against them and their buddies were walking out. I was really proud of them!