Three Cheers for my Alma Mater's New President

In response to the NCAA's politically correct crusade against college's with American Indian-themed nicknames, William & Mary's new president has this to say.

Hip Hip Hooray #1 - "NCAA, Give Me a Break"

"First, the “Tribe” moniker is designed to communicate ennobling sentiments of commitment, shared idealism, community and common cause...It is neither meant to be derogatory nor understood by the broader community to be so."

Hip Hip Hooray #2 - "You're Clueless and Thinking Small, NCAA"

"Third, regional Virginia tribal leaders, with whom we have consulted, indicate that they clearly do not consider William and Mary’s use of the term “Tribe” to be “hostile and abusive.” To quote, for example, Chief William Miles of the Pamunkey Tribe, with whom I spoke: 'I speak for my tribe in saying that there is no perception whatsoever that William and Mary uses the term “Tribe” in a negative way. We’re worried about poverty, homelessness, health care and the like for our people. Not the use of the name Tribe.' "

Hip Hip Hooray #3 - "...and You Have Some F*%&ing Nerve, NCAA!"

"I feel compelled to express the hope that when the NCAA actually explores the operation of intercollegiate athletics at William and Mary, it will quickly come to recognize that we have much to teach the nation about the fusion of excellence in athletics with excellence in academics. With a broad array of intensely competitive programs, the College, last year, achieved the fourth highest Academic Performance Rating in the nation. A remarkably accomplished football team amassed a 100 percent graduation rate."