[endthematrix]

"it focused on academics and avoided costly athletic programs such as football"

I could imagine the uproar from "parents" about that! Any disruption of athletic schedule is a sin. Loss of music or foreign language...not a peep.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

When money is tight, you go for the basics and do sports on the side.

[brytlea]

I was always told (when I asked about coach salaries) that the athletics actually brought money into the school. I don't know if it's true, but I know alot of money goes into those programs. Not that they are necessarily bad, however, they should be canned if they are taking away money from education.
susie