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Subject: Re: Princeton? Author: Grin and Bear it [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 21:51:24 11/07/25 Fri In reply to: Recent Blue 's message, "Princeton?" on 15:22:20 11/07/25 Fri If I am not mistaken, Princeton is the wealthiest college in the country on a per student basis. This certainly helps. Yet the bigger issue is that Princeton has taken the position that if they are going to fund a team, that team should have every opportunity to be successful. But I believe it goes beyond that. I believe that they are taking the position that athletic success leads to confidence building, camaraderie, and teamwork. And these attributes lead to life achievement. In other words, athletic achievement is part of the Princeton experience. With this attitude and a lot of money, they have sought out the best athletes in the country. And they have gotten their fair share of them. And why not? Princeton is often rated the best university in the country, their facilities are superb, and the campus is beautiful, what is not to like? Add to this they have done an excellent job of finding the best coaches. As the old saying goes, success breeds more success. In general, I always root against Princeton but that is only because I am jealous of their success. But at the same time, I grudgingly admire their approach. I think that anyone who plays a varsity sport should have the opportunity to compete for championships. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> [> Subject: Re: Princeton? Author: joiseyfan [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 10:35:56 11/08/25 Sat G&B — Thanks for your gracious and well—presented summary, which adds elements that certainly pertain. The single thing I would add to reemphasize is the enthused backing of the faculty, many of whose members can be seen at virtually any game, and dozens of whose members volunteer time with the teams. Arguably, this may be Gary Walters’ biggest achievement. It seems obvious, but if you look at a place like Rutgers where the faculty and athletics have been at war for decades, the results are strikingly different. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]