My lasting memory of Sparky was after our miracle win in 99 Egg Bowl. We rush the field, tear down the goalposts, and gather on the field outside the M-Club waiting for players/coaches to come out. Everyone is chanting “Jack-ie, Jack-ie” hoping for Jackie to come out.
Instead, Sparky comes out and someone yells “Hey Sparky!” (who then turns around, smiles, and waives at the crowd) “YOU SUCK!!!”
Sparky just puts his head down and walks away. We won that game despite Sparky’s terrible play calling thanks to Joe Lee Dunn’s attacking defense, Robert Bean, Eugene Clinton, and Scott Westerfield.