[NU Sports] Great article about Randy Walker

[Mark Ament]

I wholeheartedly agree with Neil  that we should be and are justifiably 
proud of that.  It is and should be what defines NU as an institution 
and the reason we should continue to compete in intercollegiate 
athletics.  If we cannot do a good job of graduating our 
student-athletes, we should get out of athletics.  I believe that Walker 
deserves credit for his role in fostering this environment and ensuring 
the players succeed academically.

That said, much of what Bob has said is true, although let's not lose 
sight of his praise of Walker as well.  It is not all black and white in 
evaluating his performance.  There is much to improve both on field and 
off.  He deserves credit for building consistency and for getting this 
team to a bowl game.  He will deserve even more credit if we can beat 
the Bruins. 

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all.
Mark


Kaplan, Neil wrote:

>Among the 56 schools playing bowl games this year, Northwestern led all
>institutions with the highest graduation rate (an APR of 971). In addition,
>Northwestern has captured the AFCA/USA Today Graduation Rate Award three of
>the past four years with a 100 percent graduation rate for selected classes.
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>-----We should all be proud of this..
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>NK
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>I don't know if Walker is good person or coach, but if he can win a bowl  
>game, which GB could not, then I am happy he is our coach.
>Happy holidays, peace on earth.
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