Regarding the Feb. 19 editorial, "Wade could have waited," I would be surprised if The Chronicle's independent Editorial Board members ever used the old Wallace Wade bathrooms. The bathrooms weren't just bad, they were an affront to human dignity.
The football field is another issue, though I would contend that it makes little sense to go out and get one of the best coaching staffs in the country and not follow this decision up with a serious commitment to equivalent athletic facilities.
Duke's facilities have been at the bottom of the ACC for a long time and we ought either to give up on football altogether or recommit in a serious way. Also, a winning college football program can be a cash cow.
I therefore applaud the administration for not backing down from its ambitious goals for the football program and hope the editorial board will reconsider its stance.
Nate Jones
Trinity '09
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