[gailtate]

The fact is, as Spiny Norman concisely expressed, there is no practical financial alternative at this moment to the harsh reality of joining the Big Ten. As painful as that may be for many in the Stanford realm, the prospect of a far diminished institution (bereft of essential revenue streams) is even worse. It is, to use an overworked word, unacceptable.

[gailtate]

The fact is, as Spiny Norman concisely expressed, there is no practical financial alternative at this moment to the harsh reality of joining the Big Ten. As painful as that may be for many in the Stanford realm, the prospect of a far diminished institution (bereft of essential revenue streams) is even worse. It is, to use an overworked word, unacceptable.