In the history of higher education in our nation, today was gut check time. Both the president and the chancellor at the University of Missouri have now bitten the dust.
This incredibly consequential event is being widely interpreted as a victory for a college football team. No question, the actions taken by the Missouri football team and coach tipped the balance in the ultimate decision. However, make no mistake, the problems at the University of Missouri were much greater than the grievances of a group of football players.