I don't think we'd be so focused on grammar if we hadn't paid for your 4-years of school at the U of M and now see you not being able to defend your point of view. Those of us that graduated likely paid most of their way through school without special grants or scholarships.
Part of the college experience is being an alumni and backing your Alma mater. That means always talking up and supporting that school. We respect the fact that the U of M can't be all things to all people, but it is a very excellent school. We do see former players encouraging their brothers and sisters to attend, and if they don't....well, we still support our school. In your days, the Barbers and Thomas' did just that and we received the benefits. It's encouraging to know that people love the U of M as much as we do.
When someone runs down their Alma mater (especially after we tax-payers paid the bill), it doesn't sit well. In fact, it reflects poorly on yourself when you do that. It shows that you not only felt you made a poor personal choice, but you lacked the commitment necessary to make good out of a decision that you regretted. You know how we feel about Wisconsin and jumping on that bandwagon is the fan equivalent of being a traitor.
I certainly hope you take this in the manner in which it was meant - not caustic or hateful. I just want you to know that there are few organizations that can compete with the University of Minnesota. I love the school, the fans, and being an Alumni.