Football-free campus appeals to some students
Darren Seiber
Issue date: 2/5/07 Section: ViewPoint
We're in college - we're here to broaden our minds and get past the cliché athletic shit that smothers what really matters: arts, sciences, mathematics, etc. Nothing is stopping you from hitting the field with your friends but other students, those who don't support football's return, shouldn't have to finance it.
Besides, there's still the CPA for exercise and physical activity. That's exactly where it should stay and ETSU proved that with the previous disappearance of football. Its popularity is lacking here for two reasons, 1) College is about learning, and 2) If you wanted football, you could have gone to UT.
As for this publication, make it about something more than football. When there is so much more to talk about in the world, why waste our time on this? Kids are being kidnapped, child pornography is bleeding into the media, fraternities are making history, and health issues are trying to be prevented. Take pride in something other than plowing down opposing teammates.
So, I still urge you to write in and keep fighting the return of football. Just remember that there are other issues addressed within the pages of the East Tennessean that deserve your time as well.
Meanwhile, sit back and watch life without football open the doors of opportunity that extra athletic funding closes.
If you want football that badly, turn on your TV. Or does ETSU not support ESPN either?
Besides, there's still the CPA for exercise and physical activity. That's exactly where it should stay and ETSU proved that with the previous disappearance of football. Its popularity is lacking here for two reasons, 1) College is about learning, and 2) If you wanted football, you could have gone to UT.
As for this publication, make it about something more than football. When there is so much more to talk about in the world, why waste our time on this? Kids are being kidnapped, child pornography is bleeding into the media, fraternities are making history, and health issues are trying to be prevented. Take pride in something other than plowing down opposing teammates.
So, I still urge you to write in and keep fighting the return of football. Just remember that there are other issues addressed within the pages of the East Tennessean that deserve your time as well.
Meanwhile, sit back and watch life without football open the doors of opportunity that extra athletic funding closes.
If you want football that badly, turn on your TV. Or does ETSU not support ESPN either?
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Kim
posted 2/05/07 @ 10:27 AM CST
That's amazing... he managed to lump in about 5 of the most popular stereotypes regarding athletes available... I'd better ask my doctor about the "undeserving 'A's'" given that he earned his undergrad degree from football, or maybe I can call and check my bank account and see what the President of the bank has to say since he earned his grades by playing football, or maybe just call a Judge and ask him. (Continued…)
Kenneth C. Culler
posted 2/06/07 @ 11:22 AM CST
Apparently Mr. Seiber is opposed to any gathering of people to have a good time.
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