Someone once said,”modesty is the ultimate form of conceit.” So let me add some well deserved praise by saying that the University of Southern California is a wonderful school with an incredible athletic program. I am proud to have earned two graduate degrees here.
Frankly, I can’t imagine having attended any school that didn’t value athletics. College without athletics is… well…. like going to a one gender school… boring. Now, I know some of my professor friends are happy to go to schools like Cal Poly just because athletics is so devalued… but it is easy to explain their disinterest… they were all picked last in grade school pick-up sports games. Jealousy sometimes lasts a lifetime.
So, when you are thinking about choosing your university experience… find a college that meets your academic interests … but also a place where you can spectate or participate in meaningful athletics. It adds the spice, seasoning & entertainment to any university experience.
Fight On!
Roger Freberg