University of Delaware "club" teams

Sad wrote:

But I have another problem and that is the lack of effort it appears coach Jim Fisher has put in to saving his programs. Considering his facilities and student population it is sad that the program has not produced more results in the past. But in a show of protest he has decided to stay on as the women's cross country coach. Real back bone there pal.

You are a loser and selfish. The man has to have a job to pay his bills. You expect him to pack up and quit his job? Put his family (assuming he has one) at risk just to make a point? What did the alumni do to save the program? Were they donating in mass? Probably not. Alumni rarely do their part and they only open their big mouths once it's all over. They love to lay blaim, speak but they rarely take action and put their money where their big mouths are. If alums want to keep this from happening to their programs then pony up before the admins start cutting.

His job has been in danger for a while, I'm sure if he even tried to stand up for the teams he would likely have been fired.

Coach Fischer is a very honorable, hard working coach, and an outstanding person. Given the parameters he has worked under in recent years (poor budget, minimal scholarship aid), he has done a great job with his program. Although helping develop the character and aspirations of true student-athletes is far down the list of qualities that are required to be a successful NCAA coach (I'm not sure most administrators give those qualities ANY thought), Coach Fisher has enriched the lives of hundreds of team members. Isn't that what higher education is supposed to be about?