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re: Big XII question for Aggies
Posted on 8/17/13 at 4:40 pm to finestfirst79
Posted on 8/17/13 at 4:40 pm to finestfirst79
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Why not? Is this an academics thing?
Academics is the biggie. BYU's research and grad school programs are lacking and the church has no plans to change it's focus. Then, there are "human rights" issues....the LDS Church's history of racism and hardline on gay rights.
The Pac12's acceptance of U of U was a recognition of Utes academic commitment and direction as well as a shot at BYU.
I've got family on the Stanford faculty; they tell me politics against BYU are long held and hardline.
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Posted on 8/17/13 at 4:50 pm to arrakis
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Academics is the biggie. BYU's research and grad school programs are lacking and the church has no plans to change it's focus. Then, there are "human rights" issues....the LDS Church's history of racism and hardline on gay rights.
Thanks for the info. I've never heard of Mormons being associated with racism... but on the other hand 1) I wouldn't notice and 2) I don't think I've ever run across a black Mormon, so there's that.
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