Out of lurkdom & into the fray with a simple comment (or seven (as it turned out) - why stop at one?):
1. By referencing the UFAA, I would hope that the discussion was not regarding the University of Florida Alumni Association, and the discussion referenced the UAA - University Athletic Association. 2. The UFAA works for only the alumni organizations and associated funding. The UAA is an entirely different entity that exists solely to support UF athletics. The two work together, when necessary, but are entirely independent of each other. They are both under the guidance of the University and the NCAA's rules and regulations. 3. I graduated in 1978, and wrestling was dropped by then. 4. In my opinion, Title IX is a good idea, but sometimes the perception of which gender is receiving the most benefits gets taken out of proportion and sometimes to extremes. And when the politicians get involved. (I ain't going there!) 5. UF is very fortunate with the leadership of Jeremy Foley as AD. Just another great example for providing the world with ample opportunity for "Gator Envy." 6. I have learned throughout my years of teaching & coaching (including an MA in Phys. Ed.) that what we experience in athletic and recreational activities are four levels: a. Play - The activity is fun, active, few rules, usually a concept, mass participation (primary ages); b. Game - The activity retains the fun, adds more structure and rules, adds strategy, lots of participation with differing levels of the activity (late primary ages & upward); c. Sport - The activity remains enjoyable from a spectator and participant's point of view, specific training becomes involved, additional strategies and higher level thinking skills are employed, fewer participants when compared to a general population (middle school ages & upward); d. Business - Activities are performed by the highly skilled, very selective participation, high levels of training, high levels of strategy, successful outcomes are expected (i.e. winning the game on a consistent basis), revenue is generated. There's more to this & I've paraphrased quite a bit - but I think I'm on target. 7. One of the posters questioned if the subject belonged in the THFGT section. My answer - absolutely not! This discussion has been one of the best in ages on GatorTalk! Well thought out, well presented & well written (until I got involved). We can't find this level of discussion & commentary on any other mail list &/or web site. This is exactly why I don't read the other major web sites. Sure, the emotional outbursts are fun at times to peruse; but very rarely is anything presented in a clear set of thoughts. And if it is, then some dolt who doesn't give a hoot about the subject interjects some sort of stupidity just to "stir the chili." My thanks to y'all! I'm done. Since Elvis is still dead, in his honor: "Thankyewverymuch." Dave Rice Home: <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] Work: <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us
