Great breakdown, but you miss the part about unity, solidarity, diversity and legacy. Clemson has the money and overall this was poor and hasty decision. Its affects so many student-athletes, alumni and the loss of recruitment.
Don’t forget about NCAA title 9. The Clemson’s AD said he wants the male to female athlete ratio to be 50/50. With men’s track it’s like 53% more men. However one of the parents asked if this title 9 issue was brought up. They said no. Clemson wants a $63 million in order to keep men’s track forever. There was a parent willing to donate 5 million. President Barker was a polevaulter at Clemson. There is history at Clemson, if Men’s track ends the history will be lost. I have two sons and a daughter. They all run track and my sons play football. Since they were born they saw my trophies, awards and ACC championship rings from Clemson. They want that Clemson experience also. The winningest program in Clemson history! All In?
Great breakdown, but you miss the part about unity, solidarity, diversity and legacy. Clemson has the money and overall this was poor and hasty decision. Its affects so many student-athletes, alumni and the loss of recruitment.
Don’t forget about NCAA title 9. The Clemson’s AD said he wants the male to female athlete ratio to be 50/50. With men’s track it’s like 53% more men. However one of the parents asked if this title 9 issue was brought up. They said no. Clemson wants a $63 million in order to keep men’s track forever. There was a parent willing to donate 5 million. President Barker was a polevaulter at Clemson. There is history at Clemson, if Men’s track ends the history will be lost. I have two sons and a daughter. They all run track and my sons play football. Since they were born they saw my trophies, awards and ACC championship rings from Clemson. They want that Clemson experience also. The winningest program in Clemson history! All In?
-Todd Matthews class of 2003