Who’s the hero of September?
The guy who lugs the ball?
The fans on the sides may say so,
But it isn’t him at all.
Who’s the big shot of September?
The coach who steers the team?
Is it end or back or tackle?
Just skim-milk; who’s the cream?
Who’s the star of old September?
The co-ed with her smile,
Doggy coat and ritzy dresses?
No–our hero knows no style.
For the hero of September
Is the chap who foots the bill;
It’s dad and his dear old check-book
Who runs the college mill!
by Ray Romine Monday, September 7, 1936
