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Date Posted: Thu April 07, 2005 22:25:33
Author: Joe S. ' 58
Subject: A NEW RAM

I believe that I may have mentioned this before on this board but I still think that a "Fordham Ram" exhibit in the Children's Zoo of the Bronx Zoo would be a draw for the Zoo and gain both institutions some good publicity. Consider:
1. Some group, perhaps the posters on this board, donate or contribute to the purchase of a healthy, young Ram and the creation of an appropriate exhibit in the Children's Zoo. I can see the sign over the pen, HOME OF THE FORDHAM RAM.
2. The Ram is made available to Fordham football and day basketball games. I doubt if the logistics would enable it to be available in the evening but who knows?
3. The Sixth Man Club or some other group becomes the "Keepers of the Ram," when it is on TDY from the Zoo. 4. It becomes an honor to be one of the 6-10 "Keepers," and students vie for the honor, perhaps academically or via recognition for social consciousness contributions.

Results: The tradition of a live Ram returns to Fordham; the animal is cared for properly by professionals at the Zoo; from a publicity and public relations standpoint, both the Zoo and the University benefit via attendance at a unique, collaborative exhibit with an important and prominent neighboring institution.

Thoughts anyone?

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An additional point to consider, is that the beast would be under tight security, at The Bronx Zoo, and thus protected from the heinous and reprehensible actions of nefarious ne'er-do-wells, between games, and, during the off season. (NT) -- Saint Francis, Thu April 07, 2005 22:53:49
Check out Tonto here...http://www.mssba.org/for_saleram.asp For $150 bucks a Fordham student could buy their own Ram, live off campus (with a liberal and patient landlord) and bring said ram to all of the Fordham sporting events if so inclined. (NT) -- Ram6it, Fri April 08, 2005 00:48:11
- Yeah except Tonto is not a fighter and would rather run away. No thanks. (NT) -- FUbar, Fri April 08, 2005 03:42:22
- You would be better off with a young male. Some adults acquire bad habits, along the way, from lamb to ram, and this may be the reason why they're goin' for cheap. (NT) -- Mary, Fri April 08, 2005 06:59:32
  - I donated a ram to fordham last year at a considerable financial and emotional expense (i loved that beast). I don't now where he is now but I am sure that he is flourishing (NT) -- Opinionator, Fri April 08, 2005 08:00:06
    - You shouldn't talk about your son that way. I know teenage boys can be challenging but you still shouldn't refer to him as a beast. As far as his whereabouts are concerned, I'm guessing he's out howling at the moon. (NT) -- ., Mon April 11, 2005 13:51:00
I thin that this is an excellent idea. Aside from FU payng for the minor expenses, signage at zoo, food, and general care for The Ram, my only concern is the logistics of transporting the Ram to and from the Zoo and campus. It's not like taking the dog for a walk. If this pat of the equation could be handled properly, then I see it as a fantastic idea. If you have the answer to this concern, please present this to 'The Ram" and to the Atheltic Department. Goood Luck (NT) -- CHAKA, Fri April 08, 2005 08:32:09
- I like it but I have a feeling the Zoo may not go for it. I vaguely recall reading an article some time ago that Zoos are very strict about the handling of animals and making sure they are free of disease since outbreaks can spread rapidly amongst stressed animals in confined areas. Bringing in an animal which is repeatedly exposed to the public may be too high of a risk for them. Also, I'm sure Fordham would be concerned about liability in case of injury to people or loss of Zoo specimens. The better bet may be to go with a private farm upstate and bring Ramses down on Saturday mornings. (NT) -- DamnRam, Fri April 08, 2005 09:31:40
- Again, a young male animal would be easier to train for travel. It could be transported in a van, a Ram Van. (NT) -- M. Haddaliddle, Fri April 08, 2005 16:30:51
Don't you see what endless Pope coverage on TV makes people start thinking about??? A mind is a terrible thing to waste. (NT) -- AKT30, Fri April 08, 2005 08:36:05
- What is your point man? Does the leader of the Catholic church and one of the most important people in the last century not deserve this coverage? (NT) -- Air Hej '02, Fri April 08, 2005 09:10:14
  - Hej - At the risk of getting too far off topic (This is after all a basketball message board) I shall answer your question. In my opinion, Jesus Christ wouldn't deserve this coverage. Lighten up! I was making a joke. (NT) -- AKT30, Fri April 08, 2005 13:02:49
    - The internet and message boards are a wonderful thing, however, the way things get said in cyberspace often does not convey the writer's intent. (NT) -- Air Hej '02, Fri April 08, 2005 16:08:20
      - well said. (NT) -- bfg, Fri April 08, 2005 17:07:04
        Hej - I happen to agree. I hope that we can all move forward from here. (NT) -- AKT30, Fri April 08, 2005 20:53:52
- One of the worst posts in a while. What the "endless Pope coverage" has made people think about is the message of JPII. Your cynicism stands in stark contrast to the message of hope of the past 26 years and relived in the past week. (NT) -- bfg, Fri April 08, 2005 09:26:39
  - "One of the worst posts in awhile"? Are you kidding? BFG - Maybe you need to stop reading into things so much. My intent was not to start a religious debate. Lighten up! (NT) -- AKT30, Fri April 08, 2005 13:10:02
    - "My intent was not to start a religious debate". Your intent was not clear. If it was, AirHej and I wouldn't have responded the way we did. (NT) -- bfg, Fri April 08, 2005 13:32:18
      - Okay BFG, you win. Next time I'll write ***JOKE - This is a JOKE*** before I make my comment. That should clear things up for you guys. Can we get back to talking about the Fordham Rams (or any other type of Ram) now? (NT) -- AKT30, Fri April 08, 2005 14:19:18
A New Ram -- JJPettenati, Fri April 08, 2005 09:32:20

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