ASU Men's Swimming/Diving Cut

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Former Member — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:39:34 GMT

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Paul Smith — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:31:17 GMT

ASU Swimming reinstated. I am amazed that nobody has posted this yet... www.azcentral.com/.../20080715asuswim.html I got an email about it yesterday afternoon and figured it would be on USMS in short order. Well, I got tired of waiting so here it is. I spoke to Mike & simon about it yesterday morning...wanted to sit tight till it was offically out. Now the REAL hard work comes...getting to $5 mil! PS: I want to thank those on this forum who helped out...this was achieved from thousands of donations not a handful with deep pockets.

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ande — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:22:14 GMT

the coaches round table talk really pertains to this thread swimming.flocasts.org/.../69512-coaches-round-table www.SaveASUswimming.com

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Former Member — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:11:07 GMT

I think it is terrible what happened. I am, as some of you know, of going back to grad school. ASU is one of my top choices. It seems to me though that although many programs have been dropped, men's elite swimming does seem to be rather deep right now. Much deeper than I thought it would be when the NCAA finals were going on .

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Former Member — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:37:18 GMT

That was a very good discussion on the state of men's collegiate swimming on flocast. The future does not look good. John Smith

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Former Member — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:30:10 GMT

That's my point, it's real charitable of you. That piano's gotta fall somewhere and there you are waving 'hit me, hit me' Not it'll be me landing on you... "Hulk no like piggy back.. hulk drink too much pool water.. Glug..." Anyway harass me on another thread....this is about ASU.

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Former Member — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:27:17 GMT

Stud, any swim by you could loosely be called 'charity' *GASP* That won't be the Piano falling on you during your race at Zones it'll be me! :rofl:

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Former Member — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:23:21 GMT

I have just sent a donation of $200 to ASU for the men's swimming program. I challenge anyone to match it. You'll be getting an email from me about my charity swim soon :D

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smontanaro — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:32:57 GMT

Paul (or whoever), Here's a fundraising suggestion. I sell stuff I've accumulated on eBay from time-to-time (mostly old bike and car parts). It's not a business, mostly just an alternative to a garage sale. As a result I wind up with some money in my PayPal account. I sort of treat it like a "slush fund". It's much easier for me to rationalize donating a few bucks out of that pot than charging my personal credit card. You might suggest to the folks running the Save ASU Swimming website that they set themselves up to accept payments via PayPal in addition to the traditional credit cards. It might expand the base of donations a bit. Skip Montanaro

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pwolf66 — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:28:28 GMT

*GASP* That won't be the Piano falling on you during your race at Zones it'll be me! :rofl: That's my point, it's real charitable of you. That piano's gotta fall somewhere and there you are waving 'hit me, hit me'

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pwolf66 — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:25:23 GMT

You'll be getting an email from me about my charity swim soon :D Stud, any swim by you could loosely be called 'charity'

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pwolf66 — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:15:27 GMT

I have just sent a donation of $200 to ASU for the men's swimming program. I challenge anyone to match it.

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Paul Smith — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:05:51 GMT

A major announcement expected later this week..stay tuned. Also, a very interesting discussion on men's swimming between Eddie Reese, Frank Busch, Richard Quick, Frank Bauerle & Mike Chasson: swimming.flocasts.org/.../69512-coaches-round-table

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funkyfish — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:48:44 GMT

I have just sent a donation of $200 to ASU for the men's swimming program. I challenge anyone to match it. Was not able to match it, but your post about donating got me to do the same. I'm an ASU graduate college alumnus. I didn't get to swim on the team (eligibility was used up in undergrad school even though I didn't play a sport), but would have loved to "walk-on." Just felt that I should add my voice to the choir regarding the elimination (saving?) of men's collegiate swimming. We'll see… :bouncing:

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Former Member — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:28:17 GMT

From: www.kansascity.com/.../679692.html The story is about how KU (Kansas) is selling plush leather recliner seats in the end zone at their football games ($2,500 for the season). But notice the quote highlighted in bold below: “The end zone’s not that good of a seat,” he said. “If I’m paying $2,500, I want a seat on the sidelines away from the riffraff.” KU is counting on its loyal fans to see it differently. Ticket sales are one way athletic departments keep up in an increasingly competitive collegiate environment. Only 30 percent of Division I football programs turn a profit, according to the National Collegiate Athletic Association. “The truth is, for the vast majority of schools, athletic expenses exceed athletic revenues,” said Chuck Wynne, an NCAA spokesman. “That means athletic departments across the country are being forced to find new ways to raise revenues and cut expenses.”

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tjrpatt — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:30:58 GMT

That is crazy. Wow!

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Paul Smith — Fri, 23 May 2008 08:42:12 GMT

Apparently the men's wrestling program was just full reinstated...no details as to how much money it took to get it back: www.swimmingworldmagazine.com...imming Next

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Former Member — Fri, 23 May 2008 08:11:46 GMT

The funraising continues to reinstate the Men's swim team at Arizona State University. Go to www.saveASUswimming.com to help. Large or small every contribution counts. We appreciate your help in saving this Olympic Sport with a rich history and tradition of excellence at ASU. I donated. It was easy. I have three college age boys. Although they do not swim for ASU, I understand the need for positive opportunity and sport in college. Sport has keep my boys engaged in positive activity and out of trouble. They are healthy and focused on their education. Swimming has taught them and other young men like them so much. I also undertand that action must be taken now by those of us who care about the future of swimming in order to preserve this opportunity for young men. Coach Dia SVAM Master Coach MCAT Head Coach USA Swimming Mom of 3 Swimmers who are young men

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Former Member — Thu, 22 May 2008 13:31:13 GMT

Yes, that is what we all agreed upon. Although I thought your idea of closing our borders was a bit extreme.

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Former Member — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:56:28 GMT

That's a can of worms that was debated extensively on another thread!!! And the final conclusion was that the foreign athletes should not be receiving scholarship money.

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aquageek — Thu, 22 May 2008 09:04:24 GMT

And the final conclusion was that the foreign athletes should not be receiving scholarship money. Yes, that is what we all agreed upon. BTW - are the Smiths lurking in your office threatening to speer you with their spindly arms?

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Former Member — Wed, 21 May 2008 16:32:39 GMT

It is important that we do not let the cutting of Arizona State Men's Swimming Team go unchallenged. The administration has told the team that they must raise funds for an endowment of 5 million dollars to guarantee the permanent future of the men's team. In the short term they need to immediately raise 250,000.00 and have a guarantor for the next few years, until the 5 million is raised. As a swim community, if we all give a little, then perhaps we could help save this NCAA D-1 program with a rich history of devloping some of the best student athletes in the world. I have donated and made a long term commitment. I do not have kids in the program. As a US Masters Swim Coach and USA Swim Coach, I understand the importance of college swimming to the Olympic Movement or the future of the sport in general. It was easy to help:angel:, you just go to: www.saveasuswimming.com

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Former Member — Wed, 21 May 2008 13:53:48 GMT

That's a can of worms that was debated extensively on another thread!!! Okie dokie. I'll stay away then.

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Former Member — Wed, 21 May 2008 12:23:18 GMT

That's a can of worms that was debated extensively on another thread!!!

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Former Member — Wed, 21 May 2008 08:32:39 GMT

Did anyone notice that almost half of the swimmers were from countries other than the U.S.? Brazil, Israel, Croatia, Sweden, Australia...etc. Sure. What about it though?