[BostonCard]

We absolutely have to start winning games and make a bowl game.  

Or… what?

Don’t get me wrong; I would rather be cheering for a winning team than a losing team, but I’m not sure what the long term consequences of having a chronically losing football team are.  It doesn’t threaten Stanford’s accreditation, it doesn’t threaten the school’s financial health.  People will still write 8-figure checks to get their name on buildings and Stanford’s applications are not hurting.  I think it would make the place more enjoyable, and as I said I would rather root for a winning team than a losing team.  Winning might have a marginal effect on alumni donations and applications, but I doubt it would be dramatic.  Let’s face it, the long term consequences of having a chronically bad football team are not catastrophic, and although I do think we will eventually turn things around, I don’t think your statement is supported by any evidence.

BC

[BostonCard]

We absolutely have to start winning games and make a bowl game.  

Or… what?

Don’t get me wrong; I would rather be cheering for a winning team than a losing team, but I’m not sure what the long term consequences of having a chronically losing football team are.  It doesn’t threaten Stanford’s accreditation, it doesn’t threaten the school’s financial health.  People will still write 8-figure checks to get their name on buildings and Stanford’s applications are not hurting.  I think it would make the place more enjoyable, and as I said I would rather root for a winning team than a losing team.  Winning might have a marginal effect on alumni donations and applications, but I doubt it would be dramatic.  Let’s face it, the long term consequences of having a chronically bad football team are not catastrophic, and although I do think we will eventually turn things around, I don’t think your statement is supported by any evidence.

BC