I am surprised one is allowed to slam one's employer in a national paper and still have a job...I think I want to work there, too!
Why are you surprised?
1) He (Flemming) is under constant scrutiny, go read the Commander Salamander Blog, they (the USNA) are trying to push him out.
2) He's only voicing his opinion on an "Opinion Page" and; he's a registered Democrat voicing his opinion, just like thousands of other Democrat teachers
3) I don't see anyone disputing his facts now, or for that matter, in years.
My opinion, I see merritt in having Service Academies and, D-1 or D-3 football! Your choice.