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Post by Cubicle No More ... on Aug 19, 2013 16:03:23 GMT -5
i wonder too if maybe the poll was skewed by voters not getting their ballot in on time ... because, well you know, they were maybe partying too hard the night before ...
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Post by redbeard2008 on Aug 19, 2013 16:13:20 GMT -5
I went to a school as a freshman that had just been named the #1 party school in the nation by Playboy. Boy did we try to live up to it!
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Post by Cubicle No More ... on Aug 19, 2013 16:39:35 GMT -5
i went to an undergrad that wasn't so much a big party school. But i had the best of both worlds, b/c i was close in proximity to other schools that were big-time party schools or visited friends at some party schools for a weekend. It's that "vacation" mentality ... great place to visit, but ...
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Post by herdmentality on Aug 19, 2013 16:45:38 GMT -5
My school definitely was not a big party school, but I still don't remember much of my first couple years of undergraduate. Then I had to get serious to fine tune my application for post-graduate education.
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Post by mikegarrison on Aug 19, 2013 17:09:56 GMT -5
My school was known for having the best parties in Boston while I was there. (I don't know how things stand these days.) Our students worked really hard and they liked to play really hard too. Also, the school was very non-paternal and treated the students as adults in terms of rules about alcohol, drugs, sex, etc. No curfews or rules about who or what could be in your dorm rooms. Many students from other schools came to our parties. [Kind of the opposite from Cubicle's experience.]
But I don't think I would really describe it as a classic party school, because it certainly wasn't a place you went to just to party.
I should say that we did have an alcohol overdose death (after I left) and a few other incidents which changed the culture of the school a bit. I think it's a little more controlled now, which is probably a good thing.
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Post by azvb on Aug 19, 2013 19:15:59 GMT -5
Bunch of idiots who have watched Animal House one too many times. You don't need fraternities or sororities in order to party. And just having them doesn't make a school a party school. I guess they never walked down Mill Avenue on a weeknight. Anybody can party on the weekend, but ASU puts in a full-time effort. I can confirm this. New President has tried to change this image. By not making "the list", guess he's happy.
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Post by Cubicle No More ... on Aug 21, 2013 12:47:32 GMT -5
It looks like Croson has been given her release, and she is eligible to play right away. The key may be in Rubio's words in the last paragraph of the article. Good luck to her. ---------------------------------------------- Croson likely to play against Wahine Hawaii has released the popular hitter, who will be with Arizona when the Wildcats come here for a tournament next monthBy Ann Miller, The Star-AdvertiserPOSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Aug 21, 2013 LAST UPDATED: 01:40 a.m. HST, Aug 21, 2013 Star-Advertiser / 2012 Jane Croson was one of Hawaii’s top hitters the past two seasons.When Arizona comes here for Hawaii's Verizon Volleyball Classic next month, Jane Croson will be with the Wildcats, and most likely on the court against her former teammates Sept. 14. Arizona coach Dave Rubio confirmed Tuesday that Croson has been given her release by Hawaii and is now eligible to play this season. She has been on the Wildcats' roster for weeks, but could not have played this year without UH coach Dave Shoji granting her a release. When Croson first broached the subject of transfering, during the sand volleyball season in the spring, Shoji said he did not want to release the two-time all-conference hitter and see her on the other side of the court three weeks into the season. Last month that had changed, Shoji saying "I don't have a problem with it now, I really don't." Croson missed the last road trip of the sand season to focus on academics. She was suspended last fall during the indoor season. "There is so much stuff that comes with Jane and everybody knows that," Rubio said. "From start to finish it was quite a process. Dave has been very good, a good friend, through it all and really wants what's best for Jane. "What was most important for me in the process was my friendship with Dave …I consider him a very close colleague and friend. With that in mind he and I had a few conversations. He let me know what was going on with Jane and her transfering and ultimately allowing her to play here. I really appreciate him allowing that." Rubio's team has missed the NCAA tournament four times in the past seven seasons, falling in the first round the other three years. Rubio believes Croson can have a huge impact and already seems to have his starting hitters lined up, unlike Hawaii. "Jane really fits a specific need we have," he said. "We are always one player shy on the left. Players like Jane don't fall off a tree when you shake it. She is experienced, well-skilled, she's got size, can hit hard. "It's hard for us at the University of Arizona to get a player that accomplished. We have Madi Kingdon, who is very similar to Jane, but it has taken a few years to develop her. Jane will be very complementary and help us on the left. That really allows us to move Taylor Arizobal to opposite, which is her best position." Rubio said coaches would see where Croson is academically before considering the sand season. Croson won the 2010 FIVB Youth (19-under) Beach World Championships in 2010. "What I like to try and do is wipe the slate clean and hope for the best," Rubio said. "Keep players accountable and keep an eye on them. All our eyes are on her. We've got her surrounded. … It's no different than what Dave was doing. We've been doing this a long time now. Every athlete has to play their part in success. I hope Jane runs with her second chance and takes advantage of it."
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Post by logcabincoach on Aug 21, 2013 16:47:19 GMT -5
imo, a classy move by both coaches... i'll be anxious to see if C plays against UH.
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Post by VBintents on Aug 21, 2013 17:14:18 GMT -5
Yes, very classy. Great news for Jane, wishing her much success!
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Post by dorothymantooth on Aug 21, 2013 17:21:33 GMT -5
imo, a classy move by both coaches... i'll be anxious to see if C plays against UH. Can I ask how it was classy of Rubio? I like Rubio and consider him a class guy, just not sure what he did in this case. It was good of Dave Shoji to do this if he felt it was right, but I had zero problem with him had he chose not too. I wondered if they discussed releasing her, but not having her play vs UH?
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Post by spikerthemovie on Aug 21, 2013 18:18:10 GMT -5
imo, a classy move by both coaches... i'll be anxious to see if C plays against UH. Can I ask how it was classy of Rubio? This: "What I like to try and do is wipe the slate clean and hope for the best," Rubio said. "Keep players accountable and keep an eye on them. All our eyes are on her. We've got her surrounded. … It's no different than what Dave was doing. We've been doing this a long time now. Every athlete has to play their part in success. I hope Jane runs with her second chance and takes advantage of it."
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Post by wang pu on Aug 21, 2013 18:21:47 GMT -5
Can I ask how it was classy of Rubio? This: "What I like to try and do is wipe the slate clean and hope for the best," Rubio said. "Keep players accountable and keep an eye on them. All our eyes are on her. We've got her surrounded. … It's no different than what Dave was doing. We've been doing this a long time now. Every athlete has to play their part in success. I hope Jane runs with her second chance and takes advantage of it." Not only that, but Rubio allowed Shoji to make the decision and not push one way or the other.
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Post by po'okela on Aug 21, 2013 18:29:40 GMT -5
imo, a classy move by both coaches... i'll be anxious to see if C plays against UH. Can I ask how it was classy of Rubio? I like Rubio and consider him a class guy, just not sure what he did in this case. It was good of Dave Shoji to do this if he felt it was right, but I had zero problem with him had he chose not too. I wondered if they discussed releasing her, but not having her play vs UH? my thoughts exactly.
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Post by paloalto on Aug 21, 2013 18:29:57 GMT -5
imo, a classy move by both coaches... i'll be anxious to see if C plays against UH. Can I ask how it was classy of Rubio? I like Rubio and consider him a class guy, just not sure what he did in this case. It was good of Dave Shoji to do this if he felt it was right, but I had zero problem with him had he chose not too. I wondered if they discussed releasing her, but not having her play vs UH? I thought Rubio's comments were classy. It sounds like Rubio made Shoji feel comfortable with the idea of Jane playing this season. Let's hope Jane follows through on making the most of the opportunity. It helps make the conference stronger so as a Pac-12 fan I like the decision.
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Post by dorothymantooth on Aug 21, 2013 18:35:50 GMT -5
Can I ask how it was classy of Rubio? I like Rubio and consider him a class guy, just not sure what he did in this case. It was good of Dave Shoji to do this if he felt it was right, but I had zero problem with him had he chose not too. I wondered if they discussed releasing her, but not having her play vs UH? I thought Rubio's comments were classy. It sounds like Rubio made Shoji feel comfortable with the idea of Jane playing this season. Let's hope Jane follows through on making the most of the opportunity. It helps make the conference stronger so as a Pac-12 fan I like the decision. Id imagine Dave would try to make Dave comfortable with the idea of Jane playing this season. Hey, i'm not trying to take anything away from Rubio, but it just seemed to me he was thankful to Shoji that he released her.
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