I have a daughter that is a junior in high school and thinking about her future. Is UW in it? Maybe not. And for a myriad of reasons related to her chosen major but as weird as it may sound, athletics is part of it. She plays sports, volleyball and wrestles. She is a stud wrestler but not going to pursue athletics in college. And is a great student. But she doesnt really want to go to UW.
But I am just going to say it, I think me bitching about the ineptitude of the athletic program is causing some doubt that she wants to be part of the University. I hate myself for causing this, but it is something that has happened. Its negativity even if it's not academics. It's not pursuing excellence. Why should a young lady that has worked her butt off to be excellent in everything she does support an institution that doesn't? My kids are growing up thinking UW is kind of a joke and their exposure is largely because of the athletic program. Yes Virginia, athletics DOES matter. Everyone needs to seek change.
