The Tribune printed a story about the resolution I sponsored recognizing the University of Utah's football team. The story they printed was not indicative of the actual mood, feelings, and intent of the resolution. The following is a copy of the letter to the editor written by Fred Esplin, of the U of U, concerning the "spin" the Tribune put on the story.

To the Editor

I was pleased to see that the Tribune made note of the legislative
resolution honoring the University of Utah football team (February 24), but was sorry to see the spin you put on the celebration in your photo caption. Far from being delivered "with a backhand," both the House and Senate gave the team a standing ovation and joined in a rousing chorus of "Utah Man." Praise for the team came from both sides of the aisle, led by Representatives Jeff Alexander and Greg Curtis in the House and Senators John Valentine and Karen Hale in the Senate. There was some good-humored banter back and forth between Ute and Cougar partisans, but it was all in good fun and in the larger context of a shared sense of pride in the accomplishments of this remarkable team.

Fred Esplin
Vice President for University Relations
University of Utah