Word: headstrong
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...group does about the problems of syntax or historical criticism, one may be certain as to which group of problems is less important, but one can not be too certain as to which kind of talk is less educational. The ability to solve a problem whose factors are live, headstrong, rampant human beings is probably as much needed today as any other kind of ability. Mr. Gardner's article on Quarterback play, Mr. Hann's on an All America Football Team, and that of F. H. G. on Modern Football, are particularly interesting for their analysis of some...
...dictated by mere pique, and that two months hence the same action would have been taken, but regrets that "when it was possible to take this wise step with dignity and in a manner not to give offense, the college has chosen to appear like a pack of headstrong boys...
...whole, it seems as if the Harvard faculty, with the most laudable intentions, had tried to do too much. Castiron rules to cover every kind of sport, with members of the faculty authorized to superintend all inter-collegiate contests, convey the impression that the students must be a very headstrong and indiscreet set of young men to need such careful watching. A simple set of rules providing that professional athletes shall not be employed to instruct undergraduates, that no games shall be played with professionals, and that the rules of foot-ball shall be modified so as to do away...