He Won’t Win Any Humanitarian Awards

Mr. Penner never lets facts get in the way of a cheap shot. The preview on the Humanitarian Bowl [Dec. 25] is a prime example.

Fact. The Atlantic Coast Conference subsidizes its bowl-bound teams to make up anything short of a million-dollar payout.

Fact. Clemson fans are passionate, loyal, and love to travel to see the Tigers play. Ask any bowl committee in the country which team would they rather have--UCLA or Clemson.

I would tend to believe that UCLA chose not to go to Boise as to not be nationally embarrassed by their poor play and poor road following. I am certain that the UC system is terrific, and I pull for UCLA somewhat since I’ve lived in California. However, your implication that a UC education is superior to that from Clemson is just plain wrong.

William A. Sottile

Edwards AFB