Floyd should stay

Columbia Daily Tribune

Of all the revelations in the [Ricky] Clemons jailhouse phone tapes, nothing besmirches [University of Missouri president Elson] Floyd except perhaps news of his inability to control his wife, a weakness well known to most husbands. ... But nowhere is there any indication Floyd knew of or condoned what she was doing. ...

[Floyd] is in a mess, but he can march forward if he wants to stay here and do it. If he does, he can craft a respected and effective administration. Already he is demonstrating welcome leadership characteristics. He will do himself, the university and Missouri a great service by remaining on the job.