Your Turn: OU loses valuable support from cut student-athletes
(03/08/07 12:00am)
Ohio University's administration is alienating its proudest students.
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Your Turn: McDavis, Hocutt's decision lacks acceptable explanation
(03/07/07 12:00am)
President McDavis,
Your Turn: Athletic department debacle shows no class, integrity
(03/05/07 12:00am)
President McDavis,
Editorial: Swimmers, divers epitomized class, integrity at last meet
(02/27/07 12:00am)
The headlines for the MAC Men's Swimming and Diving Championships that took place this past weekend in Buffalo read that Eastern Michigan won the championship for the 27th time, followed by Miami and Ohio in second and third place, respectively. In a factual way, this certainly described the results of the meet. Unfortunately, it fails to describe the real story of the weekend. That story is the class, dignity and competitive spirit demonstrated by the Bobcat team following the announcement that the university would no longer sponsor a men's swimming and diving program.
Your Turn: OU should implement phase-out for men's swimming, diving
(02/22/07 12:00am)
In their own words:
Swimming & Diving: Ohio remains close at halfway point
(02/16/07 12:00am)
Out of first place by a razor-thin margin, Ohio is looking for anyone to give it an extra advantage for the last two days of competition, even the delivery guy.
Ohio cancels lacrosse season
(02/12/07 12:00am)
With not enough student-athletes to constitute a team, the Ohio athletic department announced the cancellation of the 2007 lacrosse season Friday morning.
JUST IN: Athletic Department will consider phase-out of eliminated sports
(02/05/07 12:00am)
Ohio University Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt said he will consider a gradual phase-out of the eliminated sports to allow student-athletes to stay and play for OU.
Student Senate to form athletic affairs committee
(02/01/07 12:00am)
Student Senate yesterday demanded budget justifications, analysis of considered alternatives, and all memoranda and meeting minutes involved in the athletic department's recent decision to cut four varsity sports.
Senate to form Athletic Affairs committee
(01/31/07 12:00am)
Student Senate yesterday demanded budget justifications, analysis of considered alternatives, and all memoranda and meeting minutes involved in the athletic department's recent decision to cut four varsity sports.
Guest Commentary: OU will lose valuable support with its 'swift, faulty' decision
(01/31/07 12:00am)
To Ohio University leaders,
Scholarship dollars rank low for some cut sports
(01/29/07 12:00am)
While more than half the possible annual savings from the elimination last week of four sports comes from scholarship dollars, the aid allotted to three of the cut teams is among the lowest amounts offered for all Ohio sports.
Swimming & Diving: Men's team set for final dual meet this weekend
(01/29/07 12:00am)
Tomorrow's meet against Ball State was already going to be a big test for the Bobcats, but after Wednesday's developments it got a lot tougher.
Student-athletes confront McDavis, administration
(01/29/07 12:00am)
Tears were shed and accusations flung at Ohio University President Roderick McDavis as dozens of angry students confronted him about the decision to cut four varsity sports at Friday's Town Hall meeting.
Editorial: Poor choices prevail
(01/26/07 12:00am)
Ohio University administration seems determined to ensure a legacy of closed-door, callous decision-making. At least, that appears to be the case after yesterday's out-of-the-blue announcement that the athletic department is cutting the lacrosse team, the men's swimming and diving team, and the men's indoor and outdoor track and field teams.
Guest Commentary: Decision disrespectful to players, disappointing to alumni
(01/26/07 12:00am)
Hi Kirby ' I believe we have met a few times, although you probably do not remember. The first meeting was through Jim Kahler at Paul Brown Stadium at about this time last year at an OU MBA program event.
Guest Commentary: McDavis, Hocutt betray OU with program cuts
(01/26/07 12:00am)
As a 2005 graduate of Ohio University and a varsity track athlete, I am outraged and disgusted with President McDavis and Athletic Director Hocutt due to the recent decision to cancel women's lacrosse, men's swimming and diving and men's track and field. This decision is not only failing to support current student-athletes in their pursuit of excellence, but it is also betraying to the thousands of alumni who are a part of the rich athletic history that has helped make Ohio University what it is today.
Hockey: Bobcats look to rebound after first home loss
(01/26/07 12:00am)
Tom Ciaverilla is more than ready to return to the ice tonight. With last weekend's loss to Kent State still fresh in his mind, Ciaverilla is hoping that this weekend's series against Mercyhurst will erase the lasting bitter taste from the loss.
Swimming and diving: Bobcats clench weekend meets
(01/16/07 12:00am)
If this weekend's long road trips to Youngstown State and Buffalo were supposed to affect the performances of Ohio, freshman Lindsay Hamilton didn't show it as she dove her way to a sweep of all of the diving competitions.
Swimming & Diving: Long road trip awaits Ohio teams
(01/12/07 12:00am)
There are a lot of things that junior Tyler Post could do for six hours tomorrow before a meet, but taking a bus ride to Buffalo wouldn't exactly top his list.
