The number one public school in America is The University of Florida

Semi off topic, but if you want some inspiration, this was the commencement address from this summer.

Damon Woodard's commencement speech for Summer 2023

 

I resemble that remark.

But I think the term you were looking for is "squarest".

 

That was sublime. I will keep that and come back to it. Such a amazing story.

 

Again, semi unrelated, but UF put out a promo video today that’s pretty cool.

 

Me too, Navy, 85-90.

Very well said. To me, football is subordinate to the academic institution. It's right there in the name. Don't like it? Go be the Gainesville Gators in the NPAA.

 

I may be less austere then that. I think sports reflect the institution, and the students enrolled there. Support for the students that participate should meet, and nurture, the aspirations of the athletes in those sports but, for so all, the University has an obligation to prepare its graduates for a life that is fulfilling, and for most, outside of sport.

 

Leather helmets minus targeting calls.
Guys died on the gridiron back then.

Teddy Roosevelt actually considered banning football because of the brutality & fatalities

 

F$U at 102 might be a little high! They hope to one day have a university it’s football team can be proud of!

 

Niche moved UF up a spot or two as well this month, #5 best public.

https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/top-public-universities/

 

What they need is for the economy to tank. That way more strip malls can "donate" their buildings to the university.

Well, that and then putting a new coat of paint on the outside of them.

 

It wasn't a commentary on their relative toughness, or the dangers involved. It is simply a different era where there were many fewer teams competing.

 

Us News rankings are out, dropped to 6th among publics and up one to 28 overall. FSU dropped out of the top 20.

https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/top-public

 

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