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[quote author=Spiny_Norman link=topic=16593.msg188671#msg188671 date=1487179224]Bernard is always very diplomatic in his public statements, even at a Stanford only reception.

Very true, much to my dismay, but understandable.
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I don't think it is understandable.  On night games, he could easily say, "Yes it's an issue but we are stuck with the current TV contract until 20xx.  When our football contract is up for renegotiation I am going to actively support fewer kickoffs after 6pm Pacific."  On Rittman (not asked because Fitzgerald is soft) he could say, "Yes, the NCAA level 2 violations played a factor in our decision."

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[quote author=Spiny_Norman link=topic=16593.msg188671#msg188671 date=1487179224]Bernard is always very diplomatic in his public statements, even at a Stanford only reception.

Very true, much to my dismay, but understandable.
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I don't think it is understandable.  On night games, he could easily say, "Yes it's an issue but we are stuck with the current TV contract until 20xx.  When our football contract is up for renegotiation I am going to actively support fewer kickoffs after 6pm Pacific."  On Rittman (not asked because Fitzgerald is soft) he could say, "Yes, the NCAA level 2 violations played a factor in our decision."