The University of Maryland has proposed cutting 30% of their sports including men’s swimming and diving, women’s swimming and diving, and women’s water polo. These athletes represent some of the highest incoming SAT scores of all athletes at the institution. Cutting these teams of high academic achievers as a cost savings measure is several million dollars short of compensating for the $12 million spent on football.
We respectfully request that the President of the University of Maryland consider the importance of true student athlete excellence and reinstate these programs.