09-30-2014, 02:38 PM
ND Irish:
For what's it's worth, I experienced your initial posting in the spirit that you have described it. I regret that the direction of this discussion largely turned away from an analysis of X's and O's, coupled with light-hearted jousting, and instead digressed into what I consider excessive bashing of ND and defensiveness about the attributes of Stanford. Seems your postings hit some nerves, but I did not experience them as critical or worthy of such sensitive responses from my fellow alumni. As a rule, I don't like it when the discussion turns to the attributes of my alma mater. I'm proud to have attended Stanford, and I believe others hold the school in high esteem. Enough said. I downright hate it when the discussion turns into variations of "our school is better than your school." I always though we were better than that.
I would also like to echo the comments of a previous poster who has attended games at ND. I have been to 3 or 4, usually with a blend of Chicago-based alumni from both schools, and I've always had a very pleasant time. Those in green have always treated me very well, even as I am decked out in bright red. I cannot remember anyone who was other than gracious in victory or defeat. I love the ND campus; it's expanse reminds me of Stanford. Though not Catholic, I think I would have had a very good experience if I'd attended ND.
I appreciate you sticking your neck out by posting on this site, and I regret that the exchange was not as pleasant or respectful of you as I would have hoped for.
As to Saturday's game: Go Stanford!!!
For what's it's worth, I experienced your initial posting in the spirit that you have described it. I regret that the direction of this discussion largely turned away from an analysis of X's and O's, coupled with light-hearted jousting, and instead digressed into what I consider excessive bashing of ND and defensiveness about the attributes of Stanford. Seems your postings hit some nerves, but I did not experience them as critical or worthy of such sensitive responses from my fellow alumni. As a rule, I don't like it when the discussion turns to the attributes of my alma mater. I'm proud to have attended Stanford, and I believe others hold the school in high esteem. Enough said. I downright hate it when the discussion turns into variations of "our school is better than your school." I always though we were better than that.
I would also like to echo the comments of a previous poster who has attended games at ND. I have been to 3 or 4, usually with a blend of Chicago-based alumni from both schools, and I've always had a very pleasant time. Those in green have always treated me very well, even as I am decked out in bright red. I cannot remember anyone who was other than gracious in victory or defeat. I love the ND campus; it's expanse reminds me of Stanford. Though not Catholic, I think I would have had a very good experience if I'd attended ND.
I appreciate you sticking your neck out by posting on this site, and I regret that the exchange was not as pleasant or respectful of you as I would have hoped for.
As to Saturday's game: Go Stanford!!!