They’ve finally gotten what they want at the University of Utah: A football team successful enough to empty their classrooms. Cancelling all classes on this season’s opener, crows one Utah vice president, is “a recognition of the reality that the stadium is now filling for every game.”
Yes, by God, we’ve done it! We’ve finally figured out how to make the Utes so popular that there’s no point in holding classes while they play!
Sure, there are a few pissed professors. And students. But think of the money! The exposure! Now everyone knows how the University of Utah feels about its educational mission!
August 26th, 2011 at 5:52AM
bread & circuses for the win alex
September 12th, 2011 at 10:28PM
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