SEATTLE, WA—A graduate from the University of Washington
caused a stir on Tuesday when he affixed a purple “W” decal to the back window
of his faded and rusted 1990 Honda Accord.
“Officially licensed vanity plates and license plate covers
are nothing new, but most people usually have a vehicle worth having some pride
in first—like a Lexus or Mercedes or at least a car from this century,” said UW
Head Coach, Steve Sarkisian.
“While we always encourage our alumni to have pride in their
alma mater,” said UW Athletic Director, Scott Woodward, “we feel there are
more appropriate ways to express that pride, like with a check or donation.”
When told of the situation following the Huskies’ victory
over EWU, UW President, Mark Emmert, said, “Look, while we appreciate the thought, no one is going to come to
the University of Washington because they saw a window sticker in the back of a
Honda Accord. Especially not that one.”
