[82lsju]

Of the group only Men's volleyball is a shock, and I hope it would stay since most those that play the sport are in CA.  Hopefully we can have a Cal Baseball style effort to keep it going.   

here's the FAQ on the actions

https://news.stanford.edu/2020/07/08/athletics-faq/

of note

[b]6. If donors step forward, can any of these sports retain their varsity status?[/b]

The decisions to reduce our sports offerings are final, and any future philanthropic interest in these sports may be directed towards supporting them at the club level, should they establish as a club sport after their 2020-21 varsity campaign.

While Stanford Athletics has many tremendously generous donors, their support simply could not cover the escalating costs of ensuring excellence across the board in our 36-sport model.

[82lsju]

Of the group only Men's volleyball is a shock, and I hope it would stay since most those that play the sport are in CA.  Hopefully we can have a Cal Baseball style effort to keep it going.   

here's the FAQ on the actions

https://news.stanford.edu/2020/07/08/athletics-faq/

of note

[b]6. If donors step forward, can any of these sports retain their varsity status?[/b]

The decisions to reduce our sports offerings are final, and any future philanthropic interest in these sports may be directed towards supporting them at the club level, should they establish as a club sport after their 2020-21 varsity campaign.

While Stanford Athletics has many tremendously generous donors, their support simply could not cover the escalating costs of ensuring excellence across the board in our 36-sport model.