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In article <1992Aug31.190555.20205@wam.umd.edu> puerile@wam.umd.edu (Mohan R. Ramanathan) writes:
>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?
>


Not to worry!  A friend went to Main Administration today to check this out.
Testudo is not being moved.  Rather, the football players will have a
REPLICA of Testudo, and not the "real" one.




                                           --Dave Eisner
                                             cradle@wam.umd.edu
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