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From: halle1@houxz.UUCP (J.HALLE)
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Subject: Re: Nebraskas folly
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Date: Tue, 3-Jan-84 15:42:57 EST
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It is easy to justify Osborne's decision.  If Nebraska had settled for a tie
how many of the voters would still have picked them over Auburn?  If they
did kick instead, I would expect the voting to be close, with Auburn on
top and Nebraska and Miami close to being tied for second.  By going for
it, Nebraska may even have kept a few votes it would have lost otherwise.
Furthermore, Osborne's decision will be remembered, and may help him in
future polls.  The poll voters prefer class, which Nebraska demonstrated.