One element of the recent "athletics reconfiguration" that received less attention was the fact that in terminating 3 men's teams, over 60 roster spots were made available. Lacrosse is expected to use approximately 40 of those. That leaves over 20 spots. Recent reporting has highlighted the increase in the football team's roster. The linked Collegian article has me perplexed. Mr. Gill says that none of the spots went to football. So, is the football team getting bigger or not? Also, why not share with the community which teams benefitted from the sacrifice of the terminated teams? The stated intent was to improve other teams; the sacrifice of a few to benefit the greater good. Why not acknowledge and celebrate that good?
A few thoughts. If the specific changes are known, they can then be assessed. The community will be able to determine if the enhanced teams show improved results that are greater than the crippling of the nationally competitive cross country team and the track team that recently produced multiple All-Americans. Observe, analyze, conclude. What is wrong with that? Another possibility - the additional roster spots are not actually being reassigned but are being eliminated in order to cure a Title IX compliance problem.
Others may have their own theories as to why the Administration refuses to communicate in a straightforward manner. Regardless of individuals' particular sports views ( e.g., football > track, lacrosse is great, bring back men's swimming), can't we all agree that lack of accountability for the 20+ roster spots is unacceptable?
The Collegian investigates
A few thoughts. If the specific changes are known, they can then be assessed. The community will be able to determine if the enhanced teams show improved results that are greater than the crippling of the nationally competitive cross country team and the track team that recently produced multiple All-Americans. Observe, analyze, conclude. What is wrong with that? Another possibility - the additional roster spots are not actually being reassigned but are being eliminated in order to cure a Title IX compliance problem.
Others may have their own theories as to why the Administration refuses to communicate in a straightforward manner. Regardless of individuals' particular sports views ( e.g., football > track, lacrosse is great, bring back men's swimming), can't we all agree that lack of accountability for the 20+ roster spots is unacceptable?
The Collegian investigates