Henderson suggested ACU could play a large part in beginning those relationships by sponsoring events designed for the purpose of introducing athletes to their fellow students. Indeed, this story itself is an example of how athletes and students can interact with one another on a closer level. All the athletes interviewed, both those quoted and those not quoted, were totally approachable. Never was an athlete encountered who minded taking the time to have a conversation about the story. And often those conversations extended beyond the focus of the interview into areas not related to the story at all.
Athletes have many constraints on their time.
And other students on campus are also busy with academics and jobs and organizations. If both sides can make the effort to get to know one another, two remarkable events will likely take place. First, attendance at athletic events will increase. And second, both athletes and students will leave ACU with one more person they call a friend.