You know, I agree with this

Today the Milwaukee JS ran an article on the image problem at the Univ of WI. I gotta say, that in recent years, especially this year, this article is dead on. Many more athletes are getting in legal trouble now than say, 5 years ago and it's disturbing that this institution that had virtually no issues like this back then. Some of the quotes from the article:

When the UW Athletic Board discussed the strengths and weakness of the student-athlete discipline policy during its Jan. 27 meeting, alumni board member Wade Fetzer offered the toughest criticism. Sharing a conversation he had with a UW athlete, Fetzer told the board that many UW athletes viewed the policy as a joke.

The reason: Every athlete known to appeal a suspension has seen that suspension reduced by a five-member appeals committee.

Not a great thing to hear that the student-athletes don't respect the policy. Barry certainly has his work cut out for him being in his 2nd year as AD. Time to bring some accountability back to the athletic program. I've mentioned also about Bo Ryan's team having academic issues with 3 players lost for the season due to this and how this is a direct reflection on Bo. Barry also needs to nip this in the bud right away and get the academics back on track for the athletes as well.

I'm still a proud alum from WI, however, like many other alumni, I hold the U to a bit higher standard and am glad that other more "powerful" alumni have voiced their concerns.