04-08-2021, 04:06 PM
From a common sense perspective about human nature, would an Athletic Director voluntarily propose slashing a number of sports? Most heads of bureaucracies want to increase the size of their empire. A smaller organization means less power and in the future possibly a corresponding cut in salary.
I heard a fourth-hand rumor some time ago there are admissions officers who don't like Olympic sports athletes from well-off families getting admitted to Stanford. The story I heard they would prefer to give those positions to students from disadvantaged and challenged backgrounds. I have doubts about the rumor and only bring it up to ask the question; Could there be forces at Stanford outside the athletic department who were advocating for the university going away from being a sports school? After a decision was made the AD would have no choice other than to jump on board or resign.
I heard a fourth-hand rumor some time ago there are admissions officers who don't like Olympic sports athletes from well-off families getting admitted to Stanford. The story I heard they would prefer to give those positions to students from disadvantaged and challenged backgrounds. I have doubts about the rumor and only bring it up to ask the question; Could there be forces at Stanford outside the athletic department who were advocating for the university going away from being a sports school? After a decision was made the AD would have no choice other than to jump on board or resign.