Dear Editor, 

I commend those who carried the goalposts and heaved the pipe into the Cumberland River. When this happens at Tennessee, the Cumberland is around the corner from the stadium, not three miles down Broadway. I wish it had been done in ’69, but then Alabama was not No. 1. 

The participants are to be congratulated for their enthusiasm and energy, not castigated or penalized for some disciplinary infraction. If the university tries to identify them, will it use facial recognition software? Will they have a full hearing before a disciplinary board? Will the administration create some rump court or conduct Star Chamber proceedings? 

There are so many ways for the administration to foul up: just declare a truce and let the malefactors be. The school should not dare to ask me for donations if they pursue the punishment course. 

Just congratulate the hardy souls who executed the trek, and let it blowover. They could even give the sliced/diced goalpost to the team members, the marching band, the coaching staff and the cheerleaders. There are so many ways for this to be a great result. 

A little reward and recognition for their hard work will go a long way to boosting enthusiasm.

Sincerely,

Larkin Matthews ‘70