Word: supportable
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...secondary defense is particularly strong; Captain J. A. McKinnon '27, is leading the team from the important center half position, and with two veteran half-backs to support him should succeed in keeping the forward line well supplied with the ball...
...appended verdict upon collegiate football handed down from the editorial bench of "Judge" is a highly significant expression of the reaction of mature minds against the overemphasis which is now being placed upon football in the colleges of the country. The CRIMSON does not support His Honor in urging the substitution of some other "form of intellectual exercises for football." But it readily understands how such opinions can be entertained by elder men who are dismayed and disgusted at the spectacle of the million dollar stadium, the ten-thousand dollar coach and the burly athlete throwing into complete eclipse...
When he resigned from Maine last July, his criticism of the support given the university by the state was sharp and to the point. In accepting the new position, he felt that the opportunities for educational reform were far greater than at Maine, as the University of Michigan is much larger in numbers and in facilities...
...whether he is given it on the playing field or in the classroom. Everyman of whom Eddie Farrell makes something worthwhile, is possessed of the ability of giving better than his best when he is called upon. The cross-country team will show the effect of his support as usual, and the College can be assured that the football team will be infinitely benefited at the same time...
...campaign for the dormitory fund started in September, 1923. The support of the doctors was most inspiring, not only in their individual gifts but also in the large number of gifts they secured from others. Mr. Vanderbilt's gift of the gymnasium and his final gift to complete the fund, are, however, by far the largest part of the fund and constitute the most generous recognition of the wisdom of the project and a most valuable aid to the Medical School...