Campus Confidential

By Adam Abramson

It has been brought to my attention that there's a new phenomena sweeping the metro New York area. It's called "Going Abramson."

Considering I'm Abramson, I feel I need to clarify what happens when someone "Goes Abramson." Click that link for more back story from mentor Bob Glauber.

1. Yes, you do get very angry. But it's more of a fluster than a rage.

2. The flustering shuts down your brain. At the Draft, Bob, on several occasions, offered to transcribe any thoughts I had while the wireless network was in limbo. I had nothing. I couldn't make out words, put together thoughts. Picks were happening in front of me and I had no opinion. I couldn't speak. I waited 365 days to have my brain shut down. I'll stop before I "Go Abramson" again just thinking about it.

3. There's a whole different level of "Going Abramson" that should be documented. Generally, this side comes out when I'm playing sports or Wii bowling Friday nights on Wall Street. Don't stand near me if I miss a big jumper, an easy interception or a crucial spare. That "Going Abramson" is a more extroverted experience that's actually fun to witness, say friends. I'd also give that one an R-rating. This can come out during long drives, also. "Going Abramson" on a road trip generally happens when a semi-trailer cuts you off to pass another semi-trailer, but the first semi only goes 1 mph faster than the first making the pass take 12 minutes -- totally OK to "Go Abramson" there.

La Monica just reminded me that the No. 1 place to see Abramson "Go Abramson" is any golf course, and is highly recommended.

And always remember, "Going Abramson" requires you walk a fine line. You can never fully lose it. For instance, at the Draft, I could not totally snap, or else I would have been thrown out by security and likely been banned from all New York media functions forever. "Going Abramson" during a work softball game also requires some self-restraint, no explanation necessary. And, if you "Go Abramson" in front of your friends, be prepared to take some ribbing for it when you eventually settle down.

And always laugh it off.