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<blockquote data-quote="vamosjackets" data-source="post: 76766" data-attributes="member: 216"><p>This is absolutely true and is a very important distinction. Still, there is something very valuable to be taken from what foxyg (and CPJ) are saying. The main thing I'm taking from it is that the ACADEMIC arm at GSU is also majorly committed to being the best at athletics. That is not the case at GT and has been the biggest source of complaints from many of our fans (and coaches) over the last decade or so. I think there have been some strides taken in that area - the addition of a sports emphasis on the management curriculum as an attractive option for athletes, the concession made this year to allow CPJ to not have to worry about the number of exceptions (earned through his record of graduating his players). The indoor facility is a big deal, donated by a benevolent alum (that kind of support is crucial to a top programs). The additional recruiting staff is a big deal - though we should be leading the way in that department rather than finally catching up. Strides have been made, but can we really say that athletic success is a vital concern to the all involved at GT, including the academic arm? That is what it will take to go to the next level - a concerted, collaborative effort by all stakeholders. When this happens, GT will start to be innovative rather than responsive. Everyone will be thinking of ways to bring greater success, everyone will be working toward that goal, it will become an integrated part of the GT existence and experience. </p><p></p><p>We're good, but we're not great. What do we want to be? Can our culture become one that facilitates greatness without compromising academic rigor, integrity, and excellence? These are the most important questions for anyone on this forum and the most fundamental ones for all of the GT stakeholders.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="vamosjackets, post: 76766, member: 216"] This is absolutely true and is a very important distinction. Still, there is something very valuable to be taken from what foxyg (and CPJ) are saying. The main thing I'm taking from it is that the ACADEMIC arm at GSU is also majorly committed to being the best at athletics. That is not the case at GT and has been the biggest source of complaints from many of our fans (and coaches) over the last decade or so. I think there have been some strides taken in that area - the addition of a sports emphasis on the management curriculum as an attractive option for athletes, the concession made this year to allow CPJ to not have to worry about the number of exceptions (earned through his record of graduating his players). The indoor facility is a big deal, donated by a benevolent alum (that kind of support is crucial to a top programs). The additional recruiting staff is a big deal - though we should be leading the way in that department rather than finally catching up. Strides have been made, but can we really say that athletic success is a vital concern to the all involved at GT, including the academic arm? That is what it will take to go to the next level - a concerted, collaborative effort by all stakeholders. When this happens, GT will start to be innovative rather than responsive. Everyone will be thinking of ways to bring greater success, everyone will be working toward that goal, it will become an integrated part of the GT existence and experience. We're good, but we're not great. What do we want to be? Can our culture become one that facilitates greatness without compromising academic rigor, integrity, and excellence? These are the most important questions for anyone on this forum and the most fundamental ones for all of the GT stakeholders. [/QUOTE]
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