1) Number 44 at SU represents achievement, success, and hope – something the country sorely needs at this critical time.
2) Sports has always played an inspirational role in modern American life.
3) This will have a powerfully uplifting effect on both the college community and all of Central New York.
4) Young people will be especially inspired. I was 14 years old in August 1964 when President Lyndon Baines Johnson gave a speech at the dedication of the Newhouse Communications Center. His motorcade stopped in front of me on Salina Street and I was somehow able to shake his hand, you think, as a 14 year-old, I wasn't thrilled?
5) President-elect Obama is a sports fan, this will help in the recruiting efforts for all SU sports.
6) Perhaps Jim Boeheim could use another assistant. I bet his players would respond well to Coach Obama's guidance (and heck, watching videos of him playing hoop, he moves well to his left, no pun intended).
7) With all of the challenges facing the country, we could use a moment of levity.
8) Would help souvenir sales at the Dome, who wouldn't buy a commemorative S.U. Barack 44 jersey?
9) Would alleviate symptoms of upstate New York cabin fever that typically set in about mid February.
10) Most importantly, would motivate the Orange to beat Georgetown. I like the idea of bi-partisan spirit too, but first things first!
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All great reasons. And how about these? 11) Barack gets to watch Cuse kick G-town's butt; or 12)he gets to see Onuaku rip down another backboard.
John says we need pictures and videos and interactive stuff on the blog, in order to sustain visitors. (I refrain from calling them readers, because one would think that well written text would, in and of itself, attract readers.)
In any event, an excellent post. All you other contributors - let's get behind this inspirational idea.
Should we be making some outreach to the university community? Does anyone know any current undergraduate students who might add some fire here? The time is now with Thanksgiving break coming up and then finals in December. I wonder if we need a more focused game plan.
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