To the Editor:

I am writing in response to the letter written by current Blue Crew President Diane Blaskiewicz and her response to the article written by Pat McShane a week earlier.

I believe that Ms. Blaskiewicz took Mr. McShane’s article in a specifically negative way and missed the finer points of what was said within it. First of all, to say that Mr. McShane is asinine and ignorant is obviously an a comment that Ms. Blaskiewicz did “no research” on.

First of all, Pat McShane is an incredible fan of Billiken Basketball, both male and female. He has been to almost every home game and also followed the Bills adamantly on the road. Also, I believe that Ms. Blaskiewicz’s comments are also born out of a little bit of jealousy.

She claims that Pat McShane did not sit with the Blue Crew, this is true, but is it wrong when anyone has been to a Billiken Basketball game can assess to the fact that the crowd behind the Blue Crew is ALWAYS louder and ALWAYS more involved in the game. In response to the current Blue Crew President’s challenge I am excited to announce Pat’s candidacy for the Blue Crew President next year.

For anyone who felt that Mr. McShane had some good points and would like to part of a rowdier more hostile student section, I encourage you to come out and vote. I love Bills basketball and cannot wait for the improved student section if Mr. McShane wins.

Go Bill! Pat McShane for Blue Crew President!

Jim Prebil
Freshman, College of Arts & Sciences