It’s Independence Day. Today we’re celebrating pride, freedom, freedom to be proud, and justified military conflict against an oppressive colonial power. We also get to shoot fireworks and be proud to be an American, whatever that means.
In honor of this day, let’s contemplate what would happen if the Colorado Buffaloes left a stable position that pays well, is secure and has a solid reputation — and let’s replace that with a complete unknown that could be better and more fulfilling, but it’s more likely to be a disaster. Isn’t that the most American thing the Buffs could do, stubbornly (and desperately) pursue an opportunity that sounds good hypothetically, but isn’t even remotely possible considering the logistics?