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On campus normality for Stanford athletes

angryinjun

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I have often heard athletes say that they appreciate being just another exceptional student on the Stanford campus. May not be a selling point for everyone, but there is something to be said for leaning into this.

Long NY Times article today about the challenges Suni Lee the gymnast faced in terms of health and managing stardom. She endured stalkers and needed a bodyguard to walk around the Auburn campus, resulting in her opting to study online and be fearful of leaving her room.

We may not have a crazy fanbase, but there are some scenarios where that is a good thing that might appeal to some recruits. Too bad our recent experience suggests otherwise.
 
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