Published: May 09, 2008 03:00 pm            

Stewart strongly supports Garrison

I would like to take this opportunity to voice my support for President Mike Garrison. He works hard every day for each employee of this great University. He cares about West Virginia and his alma mater and fights every day to ensure that WVU is a first-class institution.

President Garrison is man’s man and believes in accountability. I have seen first hand how he interacts and connects with all of WVU’s student-athletes.

He supports the school’s mission, believing they must be students first and competitors second. He cares just as much for them in the classroom as he does on the playing field.

He has my unwavering loyalty and support. I report to two great administrators, gentleman and leaders in Mr. Ed Pastilong and President Garrison. Without the support of these two fine individuals, Mountaineer football would not have reached the pinnacle of success that it is enjoying today. I would jump into a foxhole with these two classy men, any day.

Last year after our only two losses of the season, President Garrison was there for the players and coaching staff with unconditional encouragement. How he backed the team after these two tough defeats meant more to us as a program than his exuberant support following the Fiesta Bowl victory.

It’s examples like this that show what a classy leader we have at West Virginia University. Bill Stewart and West Virginia Football proudly support President Mike Garrison, and we are very thankful that he is leading this great University now and into the future.

Bill Stewart, Head Football Coach

West Virginia University

Morgantown

        

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