re: early release

["Maxwell D. Schnorer" <schnomd5@wfu.edu>]

On Mon, 26 Feb 1996, scott jensen wrote:

> Well said, Mike--well said.  I wish David and St. Anselm's the best.
> 
> McNeese, like other programs, would certainly benefit from an early release.
> At least we have the _potential_ to benefit.  As it is, we are trying to
> do what is perhaps the impossible.  We want to be nationally competitive,
> maintain a regional presence, compete across the forensics spectrum (ie, IEs),
> and keep our students sane.  I admit that the cross-over dimension of our
> program pushes students.  However, we also limit the research required over
> summe months, including August.  While there is some expectation, I want our
> debaters to (1) graduate in four years, (2) perform to their academic
> potential, and (3) have a life wherein debate/forensics is perhaps the third
> or fourth priority.  I can honestly say that even with an earlier release
> date we will probably not alter our preparation.  While this may make us less
> competitive at early tournaments, that is a risk we will take.  I am not
> indicting the choices other programs make--I can certainly understand why
> an earlier release date is attractive to a large number of programs.  Those
> teams will have an edge on us (maybe :) ) early on, but I would rather lose
> some rounds early-on than perpetuate a set of priorities that I do not want
> for me, my family, or my debaters.
> 
> Scott Jensen
> Director of Forensics--McNeese State University
> 

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