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This column reads like Wildcat Report calling for a student assistant to not be able to express his point of view because it and the institution doesn't like what it has to say. I have to say that I disagree.

Yes, a student at a private university technically does not have the free speech right enumerated in the First Amendment. But a university should damn well afford them such.

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These are only highlights. Mullins and hunger and Blakely looked good. Clayton too.

Would need to see more to really get a sense

Of interest, Barney. Berry and Nicholson didn’t play so that’s good as looks like depth!

As a Communications Grad with a BS (was then called the School of Speech), the BAs from the School went to Theater Majors when I was there. The Arts! The Arts!

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I don't care what he does. I support the University decision to fire the former coach, and Bakjakian was wrong to wear the shirt, but the story is a nothing burger

EvanstonCat said:

To be fair for those students, they likely think of NU football as a program that went 4-20 and surprised everyone squeezing into a minor bowl game last year. Hoops finished 2nd and 3rd in the conference and is bordering on perennial tourney expectations. Games are sold out and there is a lottery system where tickets are gone in the first 20 seconds. It’s unlike anything any of us experienced. We are expected to maybe get to another bowl game this year in football. Let’s face it. We are a hoops school these days according to these kids.

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Yes, that's exactly my point. For decades we've thought it must be easier to win in basketball instead of football, and yet we were inexplicably bad at basketball. We also thought it would be easier to fill a basketball arena with students for a true-home court advantage, when even half our undergrad population at a football game makes little difference. Well, seems like that switch has now come true! Hopefully the lakefront will give the students a memorable experience with some fun wins these next two years, and then the'll enjoy a more intimate, world-class experience at the new Ryan Field.

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EvanstonCat said:

He could just be a Squawkeye plant stealing signals for his dad.

I’m kidding, kind of, but let’s be honest - I’m not the only one to have that thought cross my mind

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You’ve said a lot of ridiculous things over the years, this might take the cake.

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Medill '03 said:

I saw on social media an announcement about the 2024 leadership of the Wildside. They listed about eight students. They were all given the chance to name their top one or two NU sports. Almost all of them chose basketball. Only one listed football. Almost all of their favorite memories were basketball games. Changing of the guard on campus! Fitz was a fixture on campus among students, especially as an alum. It's going to be a painful rebuild, but Braun's off to a good start. And I hope the lakefront will be a unique experience for the couple of games the students can attend.

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To be fair for those students, they likely think of NU football as a program that went 4-20 and surprised everyone squeezing into a minor bowl game last year. Hoops finished 2nd and 3rd in the conference and is bordering on perennial tourney expectations. Games are sold out and there is a lottery system where tickets are gone in the first 20 seconds. It’s unlike anything any of us experienced. We are expected to maybe get to another bowl game this year in football. Let’s face it. We are a hoops school these days according to these kids.

CMcCat said:

I agree with the several here who believe he should not be the focus of this kind of attention. I feel so strongly that I hereby commit to addressing his situation faithfully in response to articles and related comments until there is no more discussion of him and he is left to pursue his educational and recreational interests!

…Until his dad gets a new job at which time it is altogether appropriate to inquire whether he will alter his educational and recreational endeavors.

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He could just be a Squawkeye plant stealing signals for his dad.

I’m kidding, kind of, but let’s be honest - I’m not the only one to have that thought cross my mind

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