I’m not specifically advocating for cutting men’s XC/T&F

And I’m actually surprised they’re cutting men’s XC.

T&F may be a little more complicated because of the need to build a team for so many different events.

The above-mentioned Vanderbilt competes in men’s XC, but not men’s T&F. I believe Northwestern competes in women’s XC, but not men’s or in either men’s or women’s T&F.

My main point is that Ivy athletic programs are bloated and will be downsized due to broader university budget pressures — even if Ivy administrators cite other reasons.

More broadly, the Ivies have been working diligently on diversity and first-generation education for eons, so they should be fairly well-positioned against criticism on that topic.