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scored schools on recruiters' inten-
tion to continue recruiting and the
number of recruiters each school
attracts annually.
Some said an additional feature of
theRoss School thatsets itapartfrom
the notoriously cut-throat Ivy League
programs is the humility of the stu-
dents enrolled in the program.
"Recruiters like students who are
both smart and humble," said Ronald
Alsop, the Wall Street Journal edi-
tor who authored yesterday's article.
"Recruiters believe students at the
University of Michigan possess both
of these qualities."
Dolan said the culture at the Uni-
versity of Michigan doesn't attract
arrogant students.
"The University of Michigan is a
very demanding place, and it should
be because students here have high
aspirations" Dolan said. "At the
same time, there is a very compas-
sionate side to the students here, and
that compassion attracts individuals
of a moral caliber that corporations
respect."
The business school's top rankings
informed second-year MBA student
Brendan Lippman's decision to apply
to the school. But the school's strong
connection to the rest of the Univer-
sity was what finally convinced him.
"The Ross Business School
seemed to be more a part of the over-
all university," he said. "It is good to
interact with students in other pro-
grams besides the business school."
University Provost Teresa Sullivan
said the ranking is heartening.
"Because this is a poll of
recruiters, it tells us our gradu-
ates are meeting the needs of the
corporate community," Sullivan
said. "The program's combina-
tion of theory, critical thinking
and multidisciplinary continues
to prepare our students to be
leaders."
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House. Any stadium that
s attention away from the
:r the fans is just not the
use.
stadium is the great
er, bringing together all
ers of Michigan football
h the game under the
lue sky. Every ticket
no matter where in the
m, is privileged with an
ructed view and a sense of
unity.
ury suites that hover
the rest of the fans, how-
isplay an architecture
archy and elitism. This
f upsetting the egalitari-
of the Big House is prob-
e largest contention fans
ith the athletic depart-
plan. Yet such behemoth
do more than undermine
uity. They also stand out
y.
a fan's perspective, the
of the Big House is its
bowl shape. The Big
Plan reflects this notion
anding bleacher seating
rles the entire stadium
ains that essential bowl
er. Even the proposed
ox is nestled unassum-
vithin the oval shape. On
erior, the bowl retains
ity as the two levels.
ourse wrap around the
tructure. Equally impor-
e exterior is simple and
entious.
In contrast, the athletic
department's plan focuses most
of its attention on the sideline
areas while neglecting the end-
zone seating, thus disrupting the
pure bowl that fans consider the
trademark of the stadium. The
stadium's dynamic would shift to
a more linear appearance.
Right now, the press box is
the one horrible thing about the
stadium. Imagine taller, more
contemporary versions of that
press box extending the length of
both sidelines. These projecting
structures are sure to be distrac-
tions, if not eyesores.
Of course, the athletic
department's plan is not with-
out merits. Many college
stadiums have large sideline
bleachers overshadowed by
press boxes and private suites.
They accentuate the linear
nature of the field and give
the end zones a less impres-
sive stature. Although many
stadiums are that way, the Big
House is not.
That's why we love it.
The Big House's integrity
lies in the fact that it is merely a
backdrop to hard hits and cheers
of "Go Blue!"
If the athletic department's
plan is built, fans will see three
things: a sea of spectators, a field
and luxury suites.
A tradition embedded with
football and fans, I've heard of.
But I have yet to see a tradition
based on the purity of skyboxes.
NEW PLAN
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aisles, more restrooms and con-
cession stands and expanded
capacity for disabled fans. The
Big House Plan incorporates the
same elements, Pollack said.
As the debate over luxury
boxes heats up, Pollack said
the alternative design offers a
viable option that he hopes will
encourage greater debate about
the issue.
"I think Wolverine nation is
just beginning to focus in on this
debate," said Pollack, a former
Clinton speechwriter who lives
in New York City and works
as a writer and communication
consultant. "It's football season
again. All eyes are on the Big
House."
In order to put his plan into
action, Pollack needs the sup-
port of the University Board of
Regents.
He considers the regents'
close vote in May a sign of pos-
sible support for an alternative
plan.
Regent Larry Deitch (D-Bing-
ham Hills) voted against luxury
boxes in May, calling them an
expensive and unnecessary ven-
ture.
"I voted against (the athletic
department's plan) because it
contains luxury boxes, because
it's fiscally unsound, it diverg-
es from Michigan's culture,
it's insensitive to our current
economic circumstances, and
there's a better way to renovate
the stadium," Deitch said in an
interview yesterday.
He said he sees the "Big House
Plan" as an intriguing alterna-
tive, even if it's not a completed
option.
"I don't know that it's a plan
we could adopt, but I think
it's indicative of the fact that a
thoughtful plan could be adopted
without changing the character
of the stadium or doing damage
to our values," Deitch said.
Opponents maintain that the
administration never presented
viable alternative plans for the
stadium in an attempt to push
through their preferred plan.
Even with the support of some
regents, Pollack might not be
able to reopen discussion on sta-
dium renovation designs.
University Chief Financial
Officer Timothy Slottow, who
presents building plans to the
regents for approval, said he
does not foresee a change in
course.
"We are not considering alter-
natives at this point in the pro-
cess," Slottow said. "We spent
more than two years evaluating
a wide spectrum of options.
I'm confident that the approved
project is financially sound and
will benefit all our fans in the
long run."
According to Pollack, the ath-
letic department's plan to add
luxury boxes along both side-
lines would eliminate 4,300
bleacher seats and would prevent
future expansion along the outer
rim of the bowl. This would cap
the stadium's capacity at approx-
imately 108,000, he said.
The Big House Plan - drawn
up by four architects with Uni-
versity ties, all working pro
bono - maintains the integrity
of Michigan Stadium while pre-
serving its status as the nation's
largest, Pollack said.
The Ann Arbor native is con-
fident in all aspects of his plans.
He said under his plan, the Big
House would be "bigger, louder,
better."
While the Big House Plan
relies on increased bleacher
capacity to enhance crowd noise,
Athletic Director Bill Martin
insists that enclosed seating
is necessary for greater crowd
noise.
"How can the biggest stadium
in the country be so quiet?"
Martin asked in a January inter-
view. "The answer is simple: We
don't have any structures that
reflect sound. The players have
all told me, 'Come on, make it
more noisy.' "
Several other college stadiums
have added skyboxes to increase
capacity and revenue. Pollack, a
lifelong Michigan fan, pointed
to Notre Dame in his presenta-
tion as an example of why the
University should not include
luxury boxes in Michigan Sta-
dium.
"Michigan Stadium is one of
two pure college stadiums left in
America,"Pollack said. "Michi-
gan and Notre Dame. No boxes,
no advertising, just college foot-
ball."
The speakers at the press
conference yesterday included
Fielding H. Yost III, grand-
son of former Athletic Director
Fielding H. Yost, who first envi-
sioned Michigan Stadium as it
stands now.
Yost first heard about the Big
House Plan when Pollack called
him a couple of months ago.
Since then, Yost has been one of
the project's biggest supporters.
"John had the courage, fore-
sight and perseverance to pursue
an alternative plan because the
alternatives the University set
up were straw man - easy to
beat down," Yost said. "He got
one that is a viable alternative
that appears to meet every crite-
ria that is necessary, and he con-
vinced me this was a fight worth
fighting."
Also speaking to the crowd
of about 35 was LSA fresh-
man John Latus, who recently
formed the student chapter of
Save the Big House. Latus high-
lighted the bowl's special place
in the hearts of Michigan fans
everywhere.
But some are worried about
the potential impact an addition-
al 10,000 fans would have on
the residents of Ann Arbor liv-
ing in the vicinity of Michigan
Stadium.
"The only concern I've heard
(from constituents) is the effect
on Main Street and those resi-
dents west of Main Street," City
Councilwoman Margie Teall
(D-Ward 4) said. "I think (the
Big House Plan) is fabulous."
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