As of 8:10am this morning one of the finer programs in the country is lost due to "budgetary" problems.
No one saw it coming and they just recently signed some top level recruits that gave them one of the top 3 recruiting classes in the country.
Parents
Former Member
The letter they sent to the athletes looks like a "fill-in-the-blanks" letter. Note how "Men's Swimming" is in all caps, like they just use the same form letter any time they cut a sport:
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Dear MEN'S SWIMMING Student-Athlete,
It is with much sadness that we provide you with this message. Your coach may or may not have had an opportunity to speak with you prior to your reading this email, but because of the timing of these events, we had to contact you directly as well.
Due to economic realities the decision has been made to discontinue your sport at ASU. This decision was not arrived at in a hasty manner as there was much deliberation and searching for alternative solutions.
As you look to the future, I am sure you have many questions. To that end, a meeting has been scheduled for 1:00 pm TODAY in room 35-41 at Wells Fargo Arena. There you will be presented with more information regarding this matter. You can find room 35-41 in the corridor in the lower level of Wells Fargo Arena. Should you not be able to attend, written materials will be sent by overnight mail to your permanent address. You can also contact your coach for this information as well.
Please know that we will do everything we can to assist you through this difficult time.
Respectfully,
Lisa Love
Mr. Jean Boyd
Associate Athletic Director
Student Athlete Development
Arizona State University
The letter they sent to the athletes looks like a "fill-in-the-blanks" letter. Note how "Men's Swimming" is in all caps, like they just use the same form letter any time they cut a sport:
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Dear MEN'S SWIMMING Student-Athlete,
It is with much sadness that we provide you with this message. Your coach may or may not have had an opportunity to speak with you prior to your reading this email, but because of the timing of these events, we had to contact you directly as well.
Due to economic realities the decision has been made to discontinue your sport at ASU. This decision was not arrived at in a hasty manner as there was much deliberation and searching for alternative solutions.
As you look to the future, I am sure you have many questions. To that end, a meeting has been scheduled for 1:00 pm TODAY in room 35-41 at Wells Fargo Arena. There you will be presented with more information regarding this matter. You can find room 35-41 in the corridor in the lower level of Wells Fargo Arena. Should you not be able to attend, written materials will be sent by overnight mail to your permanent address. You can also contact your coach for this information as well.
Please know that we will do everything we can to assist you through this difficult time.
Respectfully,
Lisa Love
Mr. Jean Boyd
Associate Athletic Director
Student Athlete Development
Arizona State University
