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It is a scandal that the WVU Rifle Team was ever "dropped" in the first place. The WVU rifle teams, of men and women, have indeed been consistent national champions. If there were ever a sport with application - this is it: our nation has been at war since 9/11 and is going to be for a long, long time. Consider the millions of dollars universities today spend on spectator sports and "student activities"(some too sickening to mention). But the WVU Rifle Team has to go out with a cup extended. If Mountaineers cannot be free, then it is unlikely anyone will be. This situation is a metaphor for our society.

11 posted on 03/31/2004 7:11:13 AM PST by mtntop3 ("Those who must know before they believe will never come to full knowledge.")

If there were ever a sport with application - this is it: our nation has been at war since 9/11 and is going to be for a long, long time.

I can't believe how forgetful as a culture we have become. The athletic games in ancient cultures were celebrating the skills that would enable them to prevail in combat.