Grossman spoiled story
I’ve lived in Colorado all my life and have been a fan of college football since the first game I ever saw: CSU at DU.
Fisher DeBerry made a mistake. Big deal. Worse things have been said. Your article was interesting, and included some great quotes and insight from Coach DeBerry’s colleagues and others close to the action. It’s a shame you had to blow it by including state Sen. Dan Grossman’s statement.
Chris LaDage, Parker
Mueh’s the one in the wrong
As one old codger in defense of another, I am mystified as to what Coach DeBerry did wrong this time. Is there anyone out there who doesn’t know that black kids, as a strong general rule, are the better athletes? And what is wrong with a recruitment program that would give an exceptional educational opportunity to more minority student-athletes? The only comments that ring negative to me were athletic director Hans Mueh’s remarks implying that recruiting minorities would require lowering the school’s standards. Coach DeBerry said nothing to indicate he shares such a truly racist mind-set.
David King, Niwot
Is DeBerry the right leader?
Isn’t it funny how Coach DeBerry wasn’t complaining about slow “white boys” when the academy was winning. I hope these outstanding young men, black and white, never blame their inadequacies on someone’s race. Is the Air Force Academy sure it wants this man leading future Air Force commanders?
Lance Browning, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla.
Kick Kiszla out of press box
Mark Kiszla is miserable again. In his recent column (Oct. 26) he whined throughout about the World Series’ 14-inning length. Poor kid. Sometimes, just as in life, games (events) go into extra innings. If he can’t pretend to enjoy the sport, I’m sure there are other reporters capable of bringing expression and texture to the game’s biggest stage.
T.L. Ford, Denver
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