[CornFed]

If we're going to start thinking that people begrudge us our "status" I'm afraid we've crossed over into cringeworthy territory.  Let's not do that.

Maybe true, if that is how our response is being characterized.  If so, I would say that characterization generally misses the mark.  It is about respect.  Stanford football has arisen from the ashes and patiently focused on wins, performance and pursuit of excellence; letting awards take their course.  I believe we have been civilized, introspective and constructive about our past disappointments.  Most importantly, our athletes (at least publicly) have been gentlemen; gracious to their fellow Voldemort nominees and articulate and co-operative with the media.  At what point are we forgiven for being human and reacting with anger and rancor?

The achievements of our football team have been recognized at various points.  Our athletes have been recognized by various awards over these last few years.  So it is a matter of degree.  No matter how many times we acknowledge the excellence of Derrick Henry in the absolute sense, it does not change the fact that McCaffrey this season was more amazing as a running back.  When they twist themselves into pretzels rationalizing why Henry was better, they reveal the double-standards that were present therefore when they did not award their precious trophy to Gerhardt and Luck.  At some point enough is enough and I, for one, do not in the least feel embarrassed by fellow CardBoarders venting their frustration.

Scalia?  Really?

[CornFed]

If we're going to start thinking that people begrudge us our "status" I'm afraid we've crossed over into cringeworthy territory.  Let's not do that.

Maybe true, if that is how our response is being characterized.  If so, I would say that characterization generally misses the mark.  It is about respect.  Stanford football has arisen from the ashes and patiently focused on wins, performance and pursuit of excellence; letting awards take their course.  I believe we have been civilized, introspective and constructive about our past disappointments.  Most importantly, our athletes (at least publicly) have been gentlemen; gracious to their fellow Voldemort nominees and articulate and co-operative with the media.  At what point are we forgiven for being human and reacting with anger and rancor?

The achievements of our football team have been recognized at various points.  Our athletes have been recognized by various awards over these last few years.  So it is a matter of degree.  No matter how many times we acknowledge the excellence of Derrick Henry in the absolute sense, it does not change the fact that McCaffrey this season was more amazing as a running back.  When they twist themselves into pretzels rationalizing why Henry was better, they reveal the double-standards that were present therefore when they did not award their precious trophy to Gerhardt and Luck.  At some point enough is enough and I, for one, do not in the least feel embarrassed by fellow CardBoarders venting their frustration.

Scalia?  Really?