I go to the University of Colorado, if you don't know me. I am a junior of Environmental Studies with my area of focus being international development. So basically, I'm knowledgeable about almost everything but an expert in only 2 things: My distaste for republicans and why I hate college football.
Which brings me to the object of my banter for the day: Dick Tharp.
http://www.denverpost.com/Stories/0,1413,36%257E30780%257E2551611,00.html
For those of you who don't know, Dick Tharp is a menace to those who value education over football, those who value learning more than drinking. See, a few months back when the scandal was going on here at Dear Old C.U.--something was brought to light about our Athletic Director, Mr. Tharp. Guess what he has a minority ownership in, besides bad taste in political affliation? Liquor Mart--The largest Liquor retailer in Colorado. More...
So, when it was heard that Tharp was presiding over a program that "may have lured recruits with sex and alcohol"...well, we all just assumed the best about good old Dick. We assumed that he had nothing to do with this, that he simply lacked oversight and nothing else. And we hoped that the lax oversight given went no higher.
And then something happened about boosters illegally raising money for the football program. And Dick FREAKED OUT.
And so, today Dick Tharp resigned as AD of our glorious program here at CU. And I for one am extremely happy to see him go. Next should be Gary Barnett, Mr. 'I don't know shit except Katie Hnida was a horrible kicker'. Elizabeth Hoffman should follow suit and realize that she is JUST AS RESPONSIBLE AS THESE TWO SHMUCKS, for her lack of oversight over the whole thing, giving the football program too much control and just being a horrible President, overall.
So Dick, Good luck with your new endeavors--I hope you find a good place to settle down and stay warm...cause you're going to need to get used to the warmth.
That's where you're headed.