[chicard]

I want to win every award Stanford competes for BUT it might be the best thing for the Director's cup if Stanford loses. 

The publicity around the award will go from nonexistent to substantial and a rivalry will be set up between us and the incumbent that will be followed the following year.  The Cup could go from "that Stanford award" to something several campuses in contention track throughout the year.  It could become a rallying point around campus to renew emphasis on sports where our performance has fallen off.

I'd be willing to lose the cup if it forces Muir to finally take action, starting with a new MBB coach.  And if we lose the cup and he's still content to play his fiddle, I hope it forces someone above Muir to take action.
 

[chicard]

I want to win every award Stanford competes for BUT it might be the best thing for the Director's cup if Stanford loses. 

The publicity around the award will go from nonexistent to substantial and a rivalry will be set up between us and the incumbent that will be followed the following year.  The Cup could go from "that Stanford award" to something several campuses in contention track throughout the year.  It could become a rallying point around campus to renew emphasis on sports where our performance has fallen off.

I'd be willing to lose the cup if it forces Muir to finally take action, starting with a new MBB coach.  And if we lose the cup and he's still content to play his fiddle, I hope it forces someone above Muir to take action.