[gailtate]

The "Shaw as AD" conjecture is pretty much out the window after giving it thought. The fact that he hires only the people who demonstrate their fealty, acquiescence and the intangible quality of being a "Stanford" type (AKA a "Shaw" type) would pretty much rule out mavericks, anyone who hears a different drum or shows any glint of being original. In other words, willing to speak up and out. Ironically, these qualities always struck me as exactly the kind of student Stanford seeks and accepts. Silly me.

[gailtate]

The "Shaw as AD" conjecture is pretty much out the window after giving it thought. The fact that he hires only the people who demonstrate their fealty, acquiescence and the intangible quality of being a "Stanford" type (AKA a "Shaw" type) would pretty much rule out mavericks, anyone who hears a different drum or shows any glint of being original. In other words, willing to speak up and out. Ironically, these qualities always struck me as exactly the kind of student Stanford seeks and accepts. Silly me.