I agree the band should be included in bowl participation without exception. They too should be rewarded for the hard work and dedication it takes to provide added spirit and halftime entertainment each week throughout the football season. In addition, as I understand it, many band members went to the Purdue game at their own expense to ensure the most possible band members were there to root on the team. This shows how much the band feels responsible, at least in part, for the success of the football team.
Lynn M. Rose
Columbus, Ohio, resident
