Culver could push for ISU to Big Ten
- Thread starter ChrisMWilliams
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I realize it is going to be difficult but please try to keep this from becoming a big political discussion. Let's try and discuss the story itself, not your thoughts/opinions on Chet Culver the politician.
Before we get too excited, Gov. Vilsack said about the same thing in his crusade to "save" Maytag. We all know how well that went.
That said - I appreciate the fact somebody in gov't has noticed
I hope he can do something rightr for once. He knows about the VT situation with the former gov. there.
Can we make comparisons to how potential candidates and former governors (Branstad) would react in this situation?
I would be much more excited if it was Chuck speaking up.
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Personally, I love that he's at least stating SOMETHING about this. The past couple of days I've been wondering why the hell the state of Iowa is so quiet in all this. Does he really push for ISU if it comes down to it? Yet to be seen, but I, for one, appreciate the article.
That's not seeing the big picture. Universities are worth a heck of a lot in economic development for the state, and both ISU and UofI bring a LOT to the state of iowa. Remember that conferences are also not just about athletics, but academics as well. Were either to lose affiliation with a top tier conference, it would negatively effect the whole state.
Get real. College athletics is a multi-million dollar industry and has an impact on the overall health of the university. You think that politicians should stay out?
2 things:
1) This conference realignment will affect all levels of an institution (research money, admission rates, etc), and since we are a public school the state has a vested interest in Iowa State's financial well being.
2) I agree that elected officials at a congressional level have larger matters to attend to, but IMO state officials should 100% be looking out for their state schools.
If Iowa State gets booted out of a major conference there will be repercussions throughout the state of Iowa.
I guess this will test the therory in law and politics of never asking a question without knowing the answer ahead of time. Does the "Big Lug" know something ahead of time?!?!
I agree - this kind of makes us look desperate, like having your mom ask someone to Homecoming for you. I think it would be simpler to just let it be. It's a business, so he has to be involved, but it still is a little too much.
