Word: absurdity
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...minute, in such an arrogant way that instinctively every student opposed them. Not that anyone objected to the changes proposed, all were aware that the game was unnecessarily brutal. But this sudden awakening of the Committee, just before the great game of the year, seemed uncalled for, if not absurd. If was evident that, if the Committee did not know how the game was played they were unfit for their position, while if they did know it, they took an unfair advantage of the students by not making known their views at some sensible time. After this episode, came...
...judge from what we have heard or seen, the question of uniforms has been looked upon in various lights by the different members of the Senior class. Some wish the old custom of exaggerated absurdity in dress kept up, some wish regular campaign uniforms, and some will only be satisfied with a compromise between these two extremes. It will be remembered that at the last class meeting, the committee which was selected was given full powers to make all arrangements, including the preparation of suitable uniforms. Thus, the committee has full powers to take what action they...
...seems an absurd thing to say, but it really looks as if our rushers do not realize that when one of their side has made a free kick and they are charging down all on side, they have a right to "interfere" with the opponent who tries to catch the ball. One man ought always to take charge of that opponent, and let the rest get the ball...
...every man in the field. As long as this state of things continues we suppose there will be players who are mean enough to avail themselves of this opportunity. To be obliged to publicly warn a man for unfair play three times before by punishment can be inflicted seems absurd, but such was the case under the old rules. The present change has lessened the number of warnings to two, but should have gone further and reduced the number to one. In this way alone can intentional offside play be stopped and intentional offside play must be stopped...
...writer of the other letter declares the invitation to be 'remarkable,' "most preposterous," an "utter absurdity," "unreasonable." This is vigorous language, and hardly justified by what is said in proof. A class, he says, is a unit; it is impossible that there are not many who are in favor of Blaine; consequently it is impossible for the class to march in the Independent parade as a class; consequently the invitation is absurd, etc. He kindly states that he has "no objection to seeing as many juniors as seem so inclined joining in the proposed procession," for which...