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Article #30Testudo Moving ?!?!?!?!
From: Mohan R. Ramanathan
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1992 19:05
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1992 19:05
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Well it says so right here in the Fall 1992 "The Terrapin" Maryland Athletics Newsletter. On page 5... As Coach Duffner's Terrapins exit their new quarters to take to the field they will for the first time in Byrd enjoy a tradition that has been a part of Maryland for over five decades. Between the complex [Byrd Center] and end line will sit Testudo. His nose will be available for the players to touch for good luck as they kick off a new century." UNBELIEVABLE!!!! Ever since I first attended this University, the administration has cowtowed to the Athletic Department. I could almost understand if they added revenue to the university, but if I understand correctly they actually use money. And now they are taking a great STUDENT tradition (rubbing Testudo's nose for good luck) and turning it into one for the Athletes only. WHO DO WE TALK TO TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING? k D
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Newsgroups: um.general,dc.general Path: arc1-ca.pugleaf.net!sparky!uunet!europa.asd.contel.com!darwin.sura.net!haven.umd.edu!wam.umd.edu!puerile From: puerile@wam.umd.edu (Mohan R. Ramanathan) Subject: Testudo Moving ?!?!?!?! Message-ID: <1992Aug31.190555.20205@wam.umd.edu> Originator: puerile@rac1.wam.umd.edu Sender: usenet@wam.umd.edu (USENET News system) Nntp-Posting-Host: wam.umd.edu Organization: University of Maryland at College Park Distribution: dc Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1992 19:05:55 GMT Lines: 30