We lay a lot of the "blame" (as we see it) for BC's failure to excel at athletics (esp. major sports and with the notable exception of hockey) at Leahy's feet.
But, do we think there is a majority or even an influential minority of alums, BC parents, friends of BC who see it the way we do?
Are we, to appropriate Malcolm Gladwell's term, "outliers"? Unrepresentative of not only Fr. Leahy's view of priorities, but of most others who care about BC?
Does that matter? Can a small number "drive the bus"?
Do we simply need a few big donors to lead the way?
How about other schools? ND seems to have a history and culture which leverages sports to maintain their brand and generate donations which enhance their academic as well as athletic capabilities. Northwestern? Stanford? Are we an anomaly or "the poor cousin"?
Curious about how people see it: with emphasis on thoughtful responses rather than emotional (albeit heartfelt) ones.
But, do we think there is a majority or even an influential minority of alums, BC parents, friends of BC who see it the way we do?
Are we, to appropriate Malcolm Gladwell's term, "outliers"? Unrepresentative of not only Fr. Leahy's view of priorities, but of most others who care about BC?
Does that matter? Can a small number "drive the bus"?
Do we simply need a few big donors to lead the way?
How about other schools? ND seems to have a history and culture which leverages sports to maintain their brand and generate donations which enhance their academic as well as athletic capabilities. Northwestern? Stanford? Are we an anomaly or "the poor cousin"?
Curious about how people see it: with emphasis on thoughtful responses rather than emotional (albeit heartfelt) ones.
