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<blockquote data-quote="LibertyTurns" data-source="post: 88492" data-attributes="member: 789"><p>No, what many like me are suggesting is we try to be world-class at everything we choose to do. If we're capable of figuring out how to crank out gene splicers & rocket scientists, then we should be fully capable of:</p><p></p><p>a. Figuring out how to attract and retain athletically and academically talented young men to man our football team, basketball teams, baseball teams, golf teams, swimming teams, track teams, etc.</p><p>b. Building and continuously improving on the most technologically phenomenal athletic facilities in the country coupled with state of the art practice facilities, etc.</p><p>c. Staffing our support teams (nutrionists, trainers, etc) with those on the cutting edge of technology by partnering with researchers from all the major professional sports research labs</p><p>d. Leveraging our science and technology prowess to maximize the capabilities of the student-athlete we do have</p><p>e. Collecting, analyzing and processing performance data to provide our coaches with tactical advantages on the field thesame way we do the classroom and in research</p><p></p><p>These are just some ideas. We don't give short shrift to community service because we spend every waking minute in the library do we? We just accept lack of commitment to athletics from GT's leadership because it's part of our culture- we like to brag about all the braniacs at GT so we can put ourselves on our elitist intellectual pedestal and it makes us feel superior to the unwashed masses. When it comes to sports we use it as our excuse.</p><p></p><p>We need a stategic change of direction otherwise we'll always be what we are. A top notch Institute that maintains sports programs on a not to interfere basis with what we consider important in life. It's kind of like the house or car we buy. We need to make sure it's nice enough so it supports our purported position in life, but the GT men of the world are too damn practical and will only commit enough money to ensure it's reliable and functional- not an off the charts purchase that makes the rest of the dudes in the office drool. We do the same with our sports teams. It's our nature and if you think Peterson's changing it, I've got a bridge to sell you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LibertyTurns, post: 88492, member: 789"] No, what many like me are suggesting is we try to be world-class at everything we choose to do. If we're capable of figuring out how to crank out gene splicers & rocket scientists, then we should be fully capable of: a. Figuring out how to attract and retain athletically and academically talented young men to man our football team, basketball teams, baseball teams, golf teams, swimming teams, track teams, etc. b. Building and continuously improving on the most technologically phenomenal athletic facilities in the country coupled with state of the art practice facilities, etc. c. Staffing our support teams (nutrionists, trainers, etc) with those on the cutting edge of technology by partnering with researchers from all the major professional sports research labs d. Leveraging our science and technology prowess to maximize the capabilities of the student-athlete we do have e. Collecting, analyzing and processing performance data to provide our coaches with tactical advantages on the field thesame way we do the classroom and in research These are just some ideas. We don't give short shrift to community service because we spend every waking minute in the library do we? We just accept lack of commitment to athletics from GT's leadership because it's part of our culture- we like to brag about all the braniacs at GT so we can put ourselves on our elitist intellectual pedestal and it makes us feel superior to the unwashed masses. When it comes to sports we use it as our excuse. We need a stategic change of direction otherwise we'll always be what we are. A top notch Institute that maintains sports programs on a not to interfere basis with what we consider important in life. It's kind of like the house or car we buy. We need to make sure it's nice enough so it supports our purported position in life, but the GT men of the world are too damn practical and will only commit enough money to ensure it's reliable and functional- not an off the charts purchase that makes the rest of the dudes in the office drool. We do the same with our sports teams. It's our nature and if you think Peterson's changing it, I've got a bridge to sell you. [/QUOTE]
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