PLATFORM : Honor Academics
A university with instructors and students of a competitive caliber is often more recognized by its PAC-10 ranking and the stereotype of its students than its academic excellence.
This prioritization, spurred by the media as well as the public, strongly influences the way the university sees itself.
Many university sports heroes receive complete financial support as well as untold other perks for superior performance or even for just a promise to join a team. Many promising students with financial need often cannot afford to attend the university of their choice and are not given support from schools.
The tradition, unity and spirit of competition that university athletics bring to a school are elements that help create the total college experience. However, we all know Marcus Allen, but does anyone remember the valedictorian who graduated with him?
