Playing men’s game in Carmichael might help

TO THE EDITOR:

I agree with both the editorial and the letters to the editor of last week that it is very sad that our students are forced to sit in the “nosebleed” seats (“Put ticket policy in hot seat,” Jan. 20, and “Margolis is right; ticket policy must favor students,” Jan. 22).

However, I see the athletic department’s side of this problem as well. The “elderly alumni sitting with their grandchildren” are some of the University’s most generous donors.

Without them, we would not have such great facilities as the Smith Center or Kenan Stadium or other academic luxuries found on campus. Therefore, it would be unwise for the athletic department to uproot these fans from their seats.

A possible way to help the athletic department find a plan for a better atmosphere and still keep the giving alumni happy would be to hold one game a year in Carmichael Gymnasium.

Our agricultural rivals in Raleigh hold an annual game in historic Reynolds Coliseum. This annual game has both a sellout crowd and a great atmosphere for both the players and fans.

Carmichael is smaller than the Smith Center but would allow the students to encircle the court and be closer to the action.

This might even convince the Rams Club donors to move a few rows back and let the students into their rightful place.



Robert Fleming
Sophomore
Economic