I write this as I return from Detroit, where I had the privilege of attending the NCAA Final Four Tournament. While the final result may have been disappointing, the Detroit road trip was an excellent opportunity to experience the power of Villanova in many forms.
I met with many alumni, young and old, who traveled from all over the world to be part of the excitement. Their enthusiasm for Villanova is as strong as ever, and many shared memorable stories from their days on campus. The number of times alumni asked how they could help the university, the business school, and our students was truly amazing. In addition to alumni, our students made their way to Detroit in droves (I didn’t ask anyone about missing classes) to cheer on the Wildcats. Their energy and enthusiasm helped keep our team fighting against a very tough opponent.
One of the most impressive highlights was how classy, determined, and positive the Villanova community was when we lost. Everyone I talked with expressed overwhelming appreciation for Jay Wright and our entire team of players and coaches, and the momentum that brought us to the Final Four. No, I am not about to write about being a "good loser"--we all wanted to win badly. But it’s clear that the power of Villanova lies in the fact that we’ll be back to fight another day--whether its on the basketball court or in the face of economic uncertainty. Villanova has prepared us to be the best.
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