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The Daily OrangeSA | Canceled swim program gets assembly's support
By Paige Dearing
Posted: 9/25/07, 12:28 AM EST Section: News
"They literally had the rug pulled out from under them. I think they haven't been given a fair chance, and I'd really like the SA to help out," Markt said. "I think it's extremely important and it's one of the main reasons, among other things, why we come together."
SaveSyracuseSwimming.com was created this summer to rally support. The Web site highlights the history of Syracuse swimming and provides outlets for visitors to take action.
The online petition has 3,929 signatures as of Monday night.
SA member Greg Klotz sees Otto's Army as a potential tool to generate support on campus for the swim teams.
SA Comptroller Mike Rizzolo also hopes to help fund the printing of "Save Syracuse Swimming" T-shirts.
Monfort suggested the situation be discussed with Associate Provost for Academic Affairs Sandra Hurd next week during the Middle States conversation. The Middle States report addresses future goals for SU.
Swimming has already been placed in the retired sports trophy case at Manley Field House, alongside wrestling and baseball, Gollands said.
Unless some plan is approved by the university, the 2007-08 season will be the program's last.
SA plans to draft a resolution in committee within the next week, yet University Affairs chair Larry Seivert wants to extend his support for the swim program past the written resolution.
"It might be a little funny, but if you guys have an extra Speedo, I'll probably wear one to class," Seivert said.
SaveSyracuseSwimming.com was created this summer to rally support. The Web site highlights the history of Syracuse swimming and provides outlets for visitors to take action.
The online petition has 3,929 signatures as of Monday night.
SA member Greg Klotz sees Otto's Army as a potential tool to generate support on campus for the swim teams.
SA Comptroller Mike Rizzolo also hopes to help fund the printing of "Save Syracuse Swimming" T-shirts.
Monfort suggested the situation be discussed with Associate Provost for Academic Affairs Sandra Hurd next week during the Middle States conversation. The Middle States report addresses future goals for SU.
Swimming has already been placed in the retired sports trophy case at Manley Field House, alongside wrestling and baseball, Gollands said.
Unless some plan is approved by the university, the 2007-08 season will be the program's last.
SA plans to draft a resolution in committee within the next week, yet University Affairs chair Larry Seivert wants to extend his support for the swim program past the written resolution.
"It might be a little funny, but if you guys have an extra Speedo, I'll probably wear one to class," Seivert said.
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Deborah Manning
posted 9/25/07 @ 8:07 AM EST
I cannot believe the arrogance of the athletic department not to have a representative attending the meeting AND to have the swim/dive team already placed in the "retired" sports when they have one year remaining is unacceptable. (Continued…)
Dominic
posted 9/25/07 @ 8:32 AM EST
It's hard to put a finger on one good thing that has happened since Dr. Gross stepped on campus. He's now hijacked the athletic department against the wishes of the student body and alumni, and he has no desire to hear any alternatives to his way. (Continued…)
Liz Fuselier
posted 9/25/07 @ 10:17 AM EST
A long athletic and academic tradition is enough to maintain the swimming/diving programs at S.U..Dr. Gross has chosen to ignore the current and past student athletes by failing to attend events and meetings. (Continued…)
Helen Bayly
posted 9/25/07 @ 10:52 AM EST
Swimming/Diving has brought credit and honor to Syracuse University for almost a century....with champions and championships galore, yet even more significantly, outstanding alumni themelves in national and world leadership positions. (Continued…)
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