by Eyes of Old Main on Mon Mar 30, 2015 11:50 pm
I can understand the argument on a simplistic level, and when Wofford has had those season where they couldn't schedule a single OOC D-I game at home I have advocated a series with Upstate (or USC-S, if you are from my day). They are right about it generating some interest and it probably would be good for both schools athletically and financially. I am also careful not to look at them in the same light Furman used to look (some would say still looks) at us. All that being said, if our AD and head coach doesn't want to play them then that is the answer since they are the ones making the call. It's not like we are really playing other A-Sun teams. Furthermore, using the local press to try to strong arm a game reeks of a culture I'd rather not see Wofford reward. They may have a good program, but that doesn't mean they are a good fit for Wofford's schedule.
As for the commentator, he goes to great length to lay out an argument worth consideration only to resort to cheap shot gotcha jabs at the end so I'm not sure he should be the final say on class.
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