Next year

This article was published on 02.07.13

One day after hometown hero, Colin Kaepernick, went down in Super Bowl flames with his team, the San Francisco 49ers, the oft-abused statue of John Mackay stands absurdly on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. In the days leading up to the loss, disciples left sacrifices that included an empty bottle of Jägermeister, commemorative pins, a ball cap and other litter at the statue’s feet.

One day after hometown hero, Colin Kaepernick, went down in Super Bowl flames with his team, the San Francisco 49ers, the oft-abused statue of John Mackay stands absurdly on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. In the days leading up to the loss, disciples left sacrifices that included an empty bottle of Jägermeister, commemorative pins, a ball cap and other litter at the statue’s feet.

Photo By D. Brian Burghart

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