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204 A PRIMER OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL

seem to possess some of our schools and

colleges. Individualism should have no

place in a college, which from its very

name is an association of fellows engaged

in a common pursuit, learning. It has

never done anything for the world. It is

opposed to that highest of all principles,

altruism, which has done so much for hu¬

manity. Indifference is sometimes mis¬

taken for a philosophical temperament

and great intellect. On the contrary, it

is nothing but rank stupidity, and, when

reduced to its ultimate analysis, is cold

selfishness.

What ought to be the attitude of the

school or college towards the team ? It

ought to be one of intense interest, of fe¬

verish and explosive enthusiasm—one that

gives to the eleven, nine, or crew the

whole-souled, hearty support of the col¬

lege, not one day, but every day in the

college calendar. There should be a pub¬

lic sentiment so strong as to bring out