You could use that query for every non-revenue sport at ND
by NDoggie78 (2020-02-20 16:08:19)

In reply to: Stanford has decided that a heavy 3rd of their class  posted by fontoknow


Most non-revenue sports don't solve any problems (other than balancing Title IX requirements). Most don't net ND more than their costs. Wrestling does have a prior history at Notre Dame so there is that. It may benefit some 2 sport athletes although most concentrate on only one sport these days.

I was a wrestler in high school, come from a family of wrestlers, my brother wrestled for ND, so I have a personal interest in the sport and so naturally I think it's worthwhile. I think the enrollment numbers can be overcome and I don't think the Stanford model is crazy (maybe not 36 varsity sports) - they get a lot of notoriety for always being at or near the top in the collegiate rankings, Director's Cup, while not losing any of their academic credibility.

Cost shouldn't be an obstacle for Notre Dame, but I don't see them adding varsity sports unless they get an earmarked donation


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