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VIDEO: Surace, Garrett Share Memories Of Friendship, Playing Together And A (Nearly Blown) NFL Interview
September 20, 2017 | Football
You won't see a downtrodden Bob Surace '90 very often, so when close friend John Garrett '88 did so, he wondered what was wrong.
It was a moment that both can laugh at now, and one that led to three years together in Cincinnati.
Surace and Garrett have known each other for three decades, and they will be head coaches on opposite sidelines this Saturday night when Princeton (1-0) heads to Easton, Pa., for a 6 pm showdown with the Lafayette Leopards (0-3). Garrett was named head coach at Lafayette during the offseason, and is in the process of bringing a new culture to the Leopards.
The two friends shared a few minutes prior to Jason Garrett's 15th Annual PLAY IT SMART Football Camp this past May to reminisce about their shared history, including one memorable interview in Cincinnati. You can see the video by clicking the play link above.
Check back with GoPrincetonTigers.com the rest of the week for full coverage of the 50th meeting between Lafayette and Princeton. A new episode of the Original Eleven podcast will be available Thursday, featuring interviews with Jesper Horsted and Steve Thomas, as well as a past/present/future segment with broadcaster Cody Chrusciel and podcast host Craig Sachson. Football Friday with Bob Surace will return at the end of the week, as Surace looks at the offensive execution against San Diego, the play of his young defenders, and his thoughts on the returning talent at Lafayette.
It was a moment that both can laugh at now, and one that led to three years together in Cincinnati.
Surace and Garrett have known each other for three decades, and they will be head coaches on opposite sidelines this Saturday night when Princeton (1-0) heads to Easton, Pa., for a 6 pm showdown with the Lafayette Leopards (0-3). Garrett was named head coach at Lafayette during the offseason, and is in the process of bringing a new culture to the Leopards.
The two friends shared a few minutes prior to Jason Garrett's 15th Annual PLAY IT SMART Football Camp this past May to reminisce about their shared history, including one memorable interview in Cincinnati. You can see the video by clicking the play link above.
Check back with GoPrincetonTigers.com the rest of the week for full coverage of the 50th meeting between Lafayette and Princeton. A new episode of the Original Eleven podcast will be available Thursday, featuring interviews with Jesper Horsted and Steve Thomas, as well as a past/present/future segment with broadcaster Cody Chrusciel and podcast host Craig Sachson. Football Friday with Bob Surace will return at the end of the week, as Surace looks at the offensive execution against San Diego, the play of his young defenders, and his thoughts on the returning talent at Lafayette.
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