Lately, I've been wondering what has happened to Mountain View athletics. We used to be the best in the state in almost every sport. What has happened? We only won one game in football and one in basketball. I think it partly has to do with letting go Coach Houle. Why did we let go the best cross-country coach in the nation? He brought fame to Mountain View, and we just shoved it in his face. I think it also has to do with the coaching staff. I know I'm trodding on dangerous ground here, but I think it's true, from what I've heard. You do have to wonder why Coach Meek is resigning. I think it's because he's lost all hope. I think that's what he did during the season. When a coach doesn't care or loses hope, the players will also. They won't have anyone to lean onto. I don't think it's the players. I think we still have the same amount of talent we had in our glory years, we just don't have the coaches to use it. For those that follow the BYU football team, the same thing happened. Gary Crowton just didn't know how to use the talent thta was present on the team. I don't give blame to the basketball coach. If I'm correct, it is his first year being a head coach. I don't think anyone knows exactly why Mountain View athletics is dying, but one thing is for sure, something needs to be done about it.