You Knew Connie

Connie Maniatty


We're just a week away from the memorial service celebrating Connie Maniatty, a patron saint of the Columbia football program who passed away earlier this year.

I plan to attend the event which I expect will be filled with speakers talking about Maniatty's generosity and determination on behalf of the Lions.

Most of you reading this probably didn't know who Connie Maniatty was... but let me clarify that.

If you've enjoyed any aspect of Columbia football for the last five decades, then you knew Connie Maniatty.

If you've enjoyed Wien Stadium and how the building of that facility really ensured the future of football at Columbia, then you knew Connie Maniatty.

If you've been impressed by the many amazing things so many Columbia football players have achieved AFTER their playing days, then you knew Connie Maniatty.


(And of course, there's something special about all the guys who played for the legendary coach Lou Little.)






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