[97fan]

The "Just win baby" approach is a slope that plays toward lower standards for the program - not just the head coach.  If the only criteria we judge our head coach to is winning percentage and academic fit and adherence to Stanford's value system doesn't matter than why on earth would those things matter to the assistants he hires or the players he recruits?

Face it - These things matter to us.  There 's a reason we don't cheer for U$€ or Oklahoma.  Winning matters to us.  Winning the right way matters even more.

The reason I root for Stanford is that I attended Stanford. I think that's probably true for most of the posters here. I would undoubtedly root for Oklahoma if I were an Oklahoma alum.

I think it's reasonable for Stanford fans to take pride in the athletic department's solid record when it comes to ethics. But I also think that can quickly veer into self-righteousness. Jim Harbaugh did not represent the school as well as many other coaches we've had, and most of us didn't mind too much. We were too busy enjoying the hell out of his on-field accomplishments.

[97fan]

The "Just win baby" approach is a slope that plays toward lower standards for the program - not just the head coach.  If the only criteria we judge our head coach to is winning percentage and academic fit and adherence to Stanford's value system doesn't matter than why on earth would those things matter to the assistants he hires or the players he recruits?

Face it - These things matter to us.  There 's a reason we don't cheer for U$€ or Oklahoma.  Winning matters to us.  Winning the right way matters even more.

The reason I root for Stanford is that I attended Stanford. I think that's probably true for most of the posters here. I would undoubtedly root for Oklahoma if I were an Oklahoma alum.

I think it's reasonable for Stanford fans to take pride in the athletic department's solid record when it comes to ethics. But I also think that can quickly veer into self-righteousness. Jim Harbaugh did not represent the school as well as many other coaches we've had, and most of us didn't mind too much. We were too busy enjoying the hell out of his on-field accomplishments.