That is insane! I am shocked at the money that is getting dumped into The University of Oregon sports programs. I agree that these things are very important but so are many other things in life and so are many other people. It doesn´t seem to be very balanced and instead quite excessive. I will be the first to admit that sports played a monumental role in the development of my character. Principles such as unity, discipline, and humility. Life lessons such as sacrifice and loss. And exposure to role models such as Coach John Wooden and Cal Ripkin Jr. who have given me the inspiration to also live an extraordinary life.
I am, and have been, privalaged with the opportunity to participate in sports my entire life. I have probably been given more of an athletic opportunity than the top 1% of americans. I would not be the person I am today without sports in my life. I am sure the same could be said for thousands of others around the world. Why would anyone, with the opportunity to give the gift of athletics to thousands, choose to only share that wealth with a select few. Imagine the hundreds of kids that could benefit from a 100 million dollar gift. It doesn´t make sense to me.
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