[Leftcoast]

I hope that the Stanford Daily conducts anonymous poll of both Stanford Student Athletes and Stanford Coaches (both head coaches and assistant coaches) on what is their preference(s); join the Big 10, or independent or be part of a new western based conference.  The Athletes and then the Coaches should be the ones making the decision(s) since they are most impacted.

While a poll of current athletes would be interesting I strongly disagree that athlete opinions should be more decisive than other stakeholders - Alumni (heck, many here have been ardent followers for 30+ years), Students, donors, past athletes, and the local community.  Many of us have a strong stake in Stanford's choice. 

Many of our current athletes will have graduated (or transferred) before the full effect of today's decisions hits home.

[Leftcoast]

I hope that the Stanford Daily conducts anonymous poll of both Stanford Student Athletes and Stanford Coaches (both head coaches and assistant coaches) on what is their preference(s); join the Big 10, or independent or be part of a new western based conference.  The Athletes and then the Coaches should be the ones making the decision(s) since they are most impacted.

While a poll of current athletes would be interesting I strongly disagree that athlete opinions should be more decisive than other stakeholders - Alumni (heck, many here have been ardent followers for 30+ years), Students, donors, past athletes, and the local community.  Many of us have a strong stake in Stanford's choice. 

Many of our current athletes will have graduated (or transferred) before the full effect of today's decisions hits home.