Fall Charge -- Michael Hardyway (Football)
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To the Bison Football Community,
Coming to Bucknell as a 17-year-old kid, I was filled with excitement and hope. I’d finally made it to a Division I program, and I was ready to live out my dream. This is exactly what a little kid dreams of.
Through my good, bad, and ugly days, the Bucknell community lifted me up. My coaches, teammates, and sports medicine staff became my family. They were there to pick me up when I couldn’t find the strength myself. From the first day, they welcomed me with open arms, supporting me in ways I can’t fully put into words. I knew then that Bucknell wasn’t just a school; it was my home.
Today, I’m incredibly grateful. Grateful for the love, support, and countless memories. The Bucknell community has given me so much, and it’s inspired me to give back just as much. It’s because of this family, and the generosity of alumni, parents, and friends of the program, that I’ve had the chance to grow into the man I am today. Without your support, none of this would have been possible.
As my time at Bucknell comes to an end, I am forever blessed to have had the opportunity to put on the Orange and Blue. The countless people who have come through and been in my shoes know exactly what it means to be a Bucknellian. You say it proudly knowing where you come from.
Thank you for making my dream come true and for standing by me every step of the way. I am so proud to represent Bucknell, on and off the field.
Go Bison!
Michael Hardyway
Bucknell FootballÂ
To the Bison Football Community,
Coming to Bucknell as a 17-year-old kid, I was filled with excitement and hope. I’d finally made it to a Division I program, and I was ready to live out my dream. This is exactly what a little kid dreams of.
Through my good, bad, and ugly days, the Bucknell community lifted me up. My coaches, teammates, and sports medicine staff became my family. They were there to pick me up when I couldn’t find the strength myself. From the first day, they welcomed me with open arms, supporting me in ways I can’t fully put into words. I knew then that Bucknell wasn’t just a school; it was my home.
Today, I’m incredibly grateful. Grateful for the love, support, and countless memories. The Bucknell community has given me so much, and it’s inspired me to give back just as much. It’s because of this family, and the generosity of alumni, parents, and friends of the program, that I’ve had the chance to grow into the man I am today. Without your support, none of this would have been possible.
As my time at Bucknell comes to an end, I am forever blessed to have had the opportunity to put on the Orange and Blue. The countless people who have come through and been in my shoes know exactly what it means to be a Bucknellian. You say it proudly knowing where you come from.
Thank you for making my dream come true and for standing by me every step of the way. I am so proud to represent Bucknell, on and off the field.
Go Bison!
Michael Hardyway
Bucknell FootballÂ