2008 Woodie Awards
Letters to the editor
Issue date: 1/18/08 Section: Editorials
Greater athletic success needed to overcome '(OH)'
In regard to Mike Zoller's Dec. 7, 2007 Miami Student article, "MU gets no respect nationally," I believe his argument is way off base. To the average sports fan, especially those who live outside of the state of Ohio, many have not heard of our school. When someone I talk to asks where I go to school, the most common comment results in, "the weather must be nice!"
He states that our RedHawks are referred to, by the media, as a "second-tier" program. Regarding the most revenue generating sports, football and men's basketball, we are exactly that. While we are competitive in the Mid American Conference, Miami's athletic program has not generated the same level of annual success seen at many other schools. Miami's student-athletes are held to a higher standard than many athletic power universities.
The University of Miami, has a rich tradition in athletics, especially football. While we are known for the Cradle of Coaches, the University of Miami has the upper hand-five national championships. I don't think some of the people in Coral Gables want to be confused with the same team I saw twice on ESPN2.
In order to get rid of the "(OH)," I suggest we start to consistently compete at the highest level. Next time you go on USCHO.com, or any other college hockey Web site, take a look at a scoreboard. You won't see a (OH) next to the hockey team, because the "(OH)" can easily be replaced with "#1."
Jeff Griffin
griffijf@muohio.edu
Actual MU Diplomat prices higher than represented
Last semester, which I spent in Luxembourg, was the most expensive time in a long time to be in Europe. Any of my fellow classmates at Miami University Dolibois European Center (MUDEC) can tell you the pain of an ever worsening exchange rate between the dollar and the euro. However, one thing I never worried about was the cost of food. I applaud MUDEC for maintaining a reasonable cost for room and board in the face of the rising exchange rate, which provided us with two hearty meals every school day, and a kitchen stocked with pots and dishes if we chose to use it for our third.
In regard to Mike Zoller's Dec. 7, 2007 Miami Student article, "MU gets no respect nationally," I believe his argument is way off base. To the average sports fan, especially those who live outside of the state of Ohio, many have not heard of our school. When someone I talk to asks where I go to school, the most common comment results in, "the weather must be nice!"
He states that our RedHawks are referred to, by the media, as a "second-tier" program. Regarding the most revenue generating sports, football and men's basketball, we are exactly that. While we are competitive in the Mid American Conference, Miami's athletic program has not generated the same level of annual success seen at many other schools. Miami's student-athletes are held to a higher standard than many athletic power universities.
The University of Miami, has a rich tradition in athletics, especially football. While we are known for the Cradle of Coaches, the University of Miami has the upper hand-five national championships. I don't think some of the people in Coral Gables want to be confused with the same team I saw twice on ESPN2.
In order to get rid of the "(OH)," I suggest we start to consistently compete at the highest level. Next time you go on USCHO.com, or any other college hockey Web site, take a look at a scoreboard. You won't see a (OH) next to the hockey team, because the "(OH)" can easily be replaced with "#1."
Jeff Griffin
griffijf@muohio.edu
Actual MU Diplomat prices higher than represented
Last semester, which I spent in Luxembourg, was the most expensive time in a long time to be in Europe. Any of my fellow classmates at Miami University Dolibois European Center (MUDEC) can tell you the pain of an ever worsening exchange rate between the dollar and the euro. However, one thing I never worried about was the cost of food. I applaud MUDEC for maintaining a reasonable cost for room and board in the face of the rising exchange rate, which provided us with two hearty meals every school day, and a kitchen stocked with pots and dishes if we chose to use it for our third.
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Dave
posted 1/18/08 @ 10:02 PM EST
The diplomat meal plan expenses are ridiculous. I have the 800 plan. Even with the discount, I just calculated that it costs me $2.35 for ever dollar I spend. (Continued…)
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