[johnboy]

"For men, there is a social validation tied to being part of a college team," said Cheryl Marra, the associate athletic director at the University of Wisconsin. "If you're wearing a Rose Bowl ring, it will elicit a response. It is an accomplishment that is understood and respected by people across the desk in a job interview. It doesn't matter if you were player No. 120 on the team and never touched the football in that Rose Bowl. Being part of a championship women's gymnastics team probably doesn't have the same value. At least not yet."

this proves it. i am not a life form indiginous to this planet.

[SBeck]

For men, there is a social validation tied to being part of a college team

It also applies to other teams such as an SF ODA, a flight crew, or a construction team. Obviously, these women have no clue how strong male bonding is among the brotherhood.

As a side note, I am absolutely convinced that the emasculation of the Armed Forces began in 1976 with the introduction of female cadets at West Point.