Brendan207
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Maryland cut the following programs today (see list below). Several of these affects the amount of ACC competition for Wake. Full press release is in bold below list of sports. Not surprising these programs don't make dollars. Makes me think about what programs could ever get cut at wake. Would hate to see our school not have a track or tennis team.
men’s cross-country, indoor track, outdoor track;
men’s swimming and diving;
men’s tennis;
women’s acrobatics and tumbling;
women’s swimming and diving;
women’s water polo.
This morning, after careful review, Dr. Loh completed his analysis of the recommendations outlined by the Faculty Senate, University Athletics Council, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the “Presidents Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics.” Each group provided Dr. Loh with comments and additional recommendations about the future direction and financial sustainability of the Athletic Department, and outlined the direction in which the University needs to move forward.
It is with that, the decision by Dr. Loh was to agree and accept the recommendations that were outlined by the “Presidents Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics” and reduce the amount of varsity sponsored programs by six, a total of eight teams. This decision has the primary goal of placing Intercollegiate Athletics on a sustainable financial path without unduly compromising the excellence experience that we strive to provide our student-athletes.
I have personally spoken to all of the student-athletes and coaches of the affected programs about the decision. As many of you can understand, this is a difficult day for both the community and the student-athletes. Let me assure you, we will honor all existing student-athletes scholarship commitments and Coaches contracts for those who choose to remain at the University of Maryland, and we will assist any to the greatest extent possible who desire to pursue the possibility of continuing in their sport at another institution.
Decisions of this caliber are extraordinarily complex, multifaceted, and always difficult. Given the lasting impact this decision will have on the University and the lives of many members of our community, the details of Dr. Loh’s decision are posted through the link below:
Dr. Loh's response
You may can also find the report of the President's Commission, as well as the written responses to that report by the Athletics Department, the University Athletic Council, the M Club, and the University Senate Executive Committee at:
http://www.president.umd.edu/PCIA
Again, there is no doubt that this is a difficult time for all of us in the Maryland family, but like many times before we have faced difficult challenges and overcame them. I have no doubt that we will answer the call again this time. Thank you for your continued support of our student athletes and Maryland Athletics.
men’s cross-country, indoor track, outdoor track;
men’s swimming and diving;
men’s tennis;
women’s acrobatics and tumbling;
women’s swimming and diving;
women’s water polo.
This morning, after careful review, Dr. Loh completed his analysis of the recommendations outlined by the Faculty Senate, University Athletics Council, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the “Presidents Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics.” Each group provided Dr. Loh with comments and additional recommendations about the future direction and financial sustainability of the Athletic Department, and outlined the direction in which the University needs to move forward.
It is with that, the decision by Dr. Loh was to agree and accept the recommendations that were outlined by the “Presidents Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics” and reduce the amount of varsity sponsored programs by six, a total of eight teams. This decision has the primary goal of placing Intercollegiate Athletics on a sustainable financial path without unduly compromising the excellence experience that we strive to provide our student-athletes.
I have personally spoken to all of the student-athletes and coaches of the affected programs about the decision. As many of you can understand, this is a difficult day for both the community and the student-athletes. Let me assure you, we will honor all existing student-athletes scholarship commitments and Coaches contracts for those who choose to remain at the University of Maryland, and we will assist any to the greatest extent possible who desire to pursue the possibility of continuing in their sport at another institution.
Decisions of this caliber are extraordinarily complex, multifaceted, and always difficult. Given the lasting impact this decision will have on the University and the lives of many members of our community, the details of Dr. Loh’s decision are posted through the link below:
Dr. Loh's response
You may can also find the report of the President's Commission, as well as the written responses to that report by the Athletics Department, the University Athletic Council, the M Club, and the University Senate Executive Committee at:
http://www.president.umd.edu/PCIA
Again, there is no doubt that this is a difficult time for all of us in the Maryland family, but like many times before we have faced difficult challenges and overcame them. I have no doubt that we will answer the call again this time. Thank you for your continued support of our student athletes and Maryland Athletics.
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