A Word from the President

Awe.  It’s an emotion one seldom feels in his life, except for those rare occasions.  There were few of these moments in my own life until recently.  Everything familiar seemed distant to me as I grappled with the difficulties of adapting to college life.  Yet, in one moment, I felt at home here in Charlottesville.  This is because of one man, Jason Cain.  From the moment my eyes locked with his glorious mustache at the O-Hill Dining Hall, I knew he was something of which UVA could be proud.  That first encounter still runs vividly through my mind; me carrying my tray and turning the corner at O-Hill, and Jason Cain saying, “Boo!” right to me.  This is the exact point in time when I knew the essence of basketball had just tried to scare me.  This essence will return the Cavaliers to the forefront of basketball championships.  His innovative skill, and dynamic play, will usher in a new era of victory and mustaches.  From his effortless dunks to his three-point shots, I think that we all realize the talent Jason possesses. 

Jordon who?  It is obvious that Michael knew of the child prodigy from Philly who wore #32.  Let’s look at the facts: 

Case 1

• Michael’s first number was 23
• Cain’s is 32
• Jordan just reversed Cain’s number so he wouldn’t tread on Cain’s name

Case 2

• Michael’s second number was 45
• If one takes the difference of 45 and 32, one gets 13.
• Cain entered kindergarten at the age of 5
• 13 + 5 = 18
• 18 is the exact age of Jason Cain when he rose to glory here at UVA

Coincidence? I think not.

      My friends and I, realizing Cain’s awe-inspiring abilities, decided to devote a society solely dedicated to his glory.  Thus, The Assemblage of Cain was born.  Created in 2004, The Assemblage of Cain will live on forever; long after Jason Cain hangs up his Nikes.  Wherever there is hope, freedom, hoodies, and mustaches Jason Cain will live on.  For there is a little bit of JC inside us all; inside our fathers, inside our sons, inside our feet.  As long as there are ballers, there will be Cain, and as long as there is Cain, not far behind will be a member of the Assemblage.

      So, come on out to the UVA basketball games and enjoy the power of Cain.  Look for the Assemblage (the ones with faces of JC on our shirts) and come talk with us about our exploits. Oh yeah, grow a mustache!

Sincerely,

Seth Barker, President