I was also glad to hear that they were phasing the program out over 2 years, and keeping all scholarship commitments -- including supporting kids on scholarships beyond the time when the swimming ends.
But the timing really is terrible for incoming freshmen. I don't think this was done to "trap" them into coming to Clemson, however. The local papers cited officials as saying that the decision was made by the athletic director a week ago, but was withheld until April 30 so as not to spring it on the current swimmers during finals week.
Commitment deadlines or not, I'd imagine rising freshmen could still change their decision, given the special circumstances.
I was also glad to hear that they were phasing the program out over 2 years, and keeping all scholarship commitments -- including supporting kids on scholarships beyond the time when the swimming ends.
But the timing really is terrible for incoming freshmen. I don't think this was done to "trap" them into coming to Clemson, however. The local papers cited officials as saying that the decision was made by the athletic director a week ago, but was withheld until April 30 so as not to spring it on the current swimmers during finals week.
Commitment deadlines or not, I'd imagine rising freshmen could still change their decision, given the special circumstances.
