It looks like financial cuts being considered in all aspects of the university. Very sad.
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Currently, the UA has 23 sports teams. Robbins said other teams in the Big 12, which the UA is joining, have an average of 17 and indicated that cutting sports teams is a strong possibility.
“Everything is on the table in terms of dealing with athletics,” he said. “This is an issue that is going to require a lot of tough decisions.”
I have empathy for Arizona athletics/administration wanting to get the best financial deal they could in conference re-alignment.
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Quote:If you look at the band from 3.75 GPA to 4.0, there are a lot of students here that pay nothing,” he said. “We lose money on every one.”
Currently, the UA has 23 sports teams. Robbins said other teams in the Big 12, which the UA is joining, have an average of 17 and indicated that cutting sports teams is a strong possibility.
“Everything is on the table in terms of dealing with athletics,” he said. “This is an issue that is going to require a lot of tough decisions.”
I have empathy for Arizona athletics/administration wanting to get the best financial deal they could in conference re-alignment.