Originally Posted by BenEClone 
As far as I know, NOW is the first time in my recollection that the administration seems to support excellence in athletics. NOW is the first time we have had an institutional goal (contrasted with fan wishes) to be better than mediocre. That is an enormous change in the paradigm and the Hawks and Huskers of the world are worried about it. Too bad.
Excellent observations! The last thing the Hawks and Huskers want is another contender to bust in on their little war for college athletic supremacy in the upper midwest states. As a result, I expect that ADJP will be hearing criticism from both of those fronts anytime he makes moves to improve
ISU athletics.
