35 years ago, Mr Akira Furukawa of Osaka and Coach Jim Nagel of Ashland High School (OR). Started something very unique and special. I'm glad to be a part of this incredible High School Football journey.
I would like to thank the members of the Pacific Rim Bowl committee in both Japan and Ashland for the honor of being inducted in the program's Hall of Fame. I'm looking forward to today's game in Kobe, Japan.