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University at Buffalo- Cutting 4 Sports in Cost Saving Activity


Dane96

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WOW...in Canada right now, watching the local news for Buffalo.

 

120 student athletes are out of a sport. University is cutting Women's Rowing, Men's Baseball, Men's Swimming and Diving, and Men's Soccer. The Men's soccer loss is mind-blowing, as it is the fastest growing sports in America...and it costs next to nothing.

 

School will save $2 million per year.

 

http://www.ubfan.com/board/index.php/topic,16825.0.html

 

http://www.ubbullrun.com/2017/4/3/15159704/buffalo-bulls-to-drop-four-sports

 

http://www.ubbullrun.com/2017/4/3/15169130/potential-vs-execution-why-ub-athletics-fans-are-jaded-amid-program-cuts

 

http://buffalonews.com/2017/04/03/ub-will-drop-four-sports-teams-athletics-budget-cutback/

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What happens to students in this case? Obviously some will transfer to other schools...but what about those that for some reason can't? Are they still on scholarship or do they all of a sudden have to starting paying for school?

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What happens to students in this case? Obviously some will transfer to other schools...but what about those that for some reason can't? Are they still on scholarship or do they all of a sudden have to starting paying for school?

FAQ

Will the university assist student-athletes who wish to pursue opportunities at other schools?
Yes. UB is giving affected student-athletes permission to contact any other schools for purposes of transfer. Also, the university will release any affected student-athlete from their national letter of intent to pursue other intercollegiate athletic opportunities.
Will student-athlete scholarships and national letters of intent be honored?
Yes. The university is honoring all national letters of intent and scholarships of affected student-athletes who want to continue their studies at UB and who remain eligible in accordance with university and athletics department policies.
What other support is the university providing to affected student-athletes?
Members of the athletics administration are available to discuss scholarship and transfer information as well as provide academic advisement. For student-athletes who need additional support, staff from UB’s Counseling Services office have been made available.
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That

 

 


There are many at every school that would get rid of all athletics.

 

That's true. The same people who scream when the Ancient French Literature program gets dumped. They were making the point that the football team is barely competitive some years and is by far the most costly sport. Some were saying they ought to go back to FCS. One decried the possibility of leaving the MAC and having to join a "dregs" league like the America East. Sort of fun to see what they say.

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