When the Eagles Are in the Superbowl

So, the Birds finally made it. And, to commemorate the occasion, the Dean of Students sent out a memo, excerpted below:

To All Temple University Students:

The Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots will compete in Super Bowl XXXIX on Sunday, February 6. It has been 24 years since the Eagles have competed in a Super Bowl.

Unfortunately in recent years, post-game championship celebrations have occasionally gotten out of hand. In cities like Boston, Los Angeles, and Detroit innocent bystanders have been severely injured, even resulting in fatalities... Therefore, we want to remind all students that:

-City and state-wide celebrations may follow an Eagles victory in the Super Bowl; therefore, there will be ample opportunities for us to celebrate responsibly.

-You are from a proud tradition of Temple University students who are known for community service, civility and respect for their neighbors and one another.

-Win or lose the University will be open and operate on a normal schedule Monday, February 7.

-You are a leader in this community, state and nation. Act responsibly while you have fun.

We need everyone's help in assuring that the Temple community, including all of our students and their neighbors enjoy this moment in our city's history.

Sincerely,

Dean of Students

Because we all need to be reminded not to turn over cars or set things on fire.

I bet Harvard didn't get a memo like this.

And, about that "Temple civility?" In 2003, one former student shot another in the dorms. Proud tradition indeed.