[StanfordMatt]

Speaking of dark clouds, I don't think a complete analysis of Muir's tenure at Stanford can be had without discussing his comments on amateurism and unionization. Mr. Miller does a good job of articulating my thoughts in this op-ed: https://www.stanforddaily.com/2018/04/19...-fatalist/

I don't think the situation is as simple as Miller indicates: "Spending on coaching and administrative salaries, facility upgrades and recruiting could all be cut to free up funds [to pay athletes]." Those actions would affect "the experience and opportunity provided to Olympic sport athletes" that Miller values. There's no free lunch.

Fair point. I should've limited my concurrence with the piece to a general agreement that Muir's tone on topics such as student-athletes being able to earn compensation is generally behind the times and doesn't reflect favorably upon a University that prides itself on being forward thinking.

[StanfordMatt]

Speaking of dark clouds, I don't think a complete analysis of Muir's tenure at Stanford can be had without discussing his comments on amateurism and unionization. Mr. Miller does a good job of articulating my thoughts in this op-ed: https://www.stanforddaily.com/2018/04/19...-fatalist/

I don't think the situation is as simple as Miller indicates: "Spending on coaching and administrative salaries, facility upgrades and recruiting could all be cut to free up funds [to pay athletes]." Those actions would affect "the experience and opportunity provided to Olympic sport athletes" that Miller values. There's no free lunch.

Fair point. I should've limited my concurrence with the piece to a general agreement that Muir's tone on topics such as student-athletes being able to earn compensation is generally behind the times and doesn't reflect favorably upon a University that prides itself on being forward thinking.