You can ask James Thompson who he’ll be rooting for in the Apple Cup today, but don’t expect a direct answer. Thompson doesn’t work like that. One-word — or even one-sentence — responses don’t exist in his world.
No, to get the desired information out of the World War II veteran’s mouth, you’re always going to have to hear an accompanying story first. Fortunately, as one of few the men to ever play football for Washington and Washington State, Thompson’s tales are generally a delight.
How did you end up at Washington State? I asked the 94-year-old, who now resides in Queen Anne.