Possible Clues:

• Striker somewhat misconstrues opportunity in recession
• One putting on airs
• One shows off to impress
• Uprose (anag.)
• Attitudiniser (Fr.)
• Person who's affected by tough problem engulfing university
• Person who puts on airs, a phoney
• Question trapping university's would-be know-all
• Pretentious chap
• So pure? He isn't really!