Just announced this morning.....Towson will eliminate Baseball next season. I really feel sorry for the Coaches and Players.....the local community tried to help save it but the President of the University made the decision not to save it.
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That is sad to hear.
I feel for those kids.
They have three games against Delaware this weekend. I wonder how many of the players will end up on other CAA teams next year. Or with other Baltimore/DC area schools. I guess every game will now be like a showcase to those who want to play somewhere else next year.
The President has had this decision on her desk for months now.... I thought that "theater" folks needed to have a sense of timing??? maybe thats why she's in administration. She was in charge when they "cut" at Mansfield in PA.
Yes.... a sad day for Towson Baseball, as well as the sport as a whole. For the so called athletic dept. to allow this to come to pass is inexcusable.... and I think it starts right at the top of that department. That guy will be gane soon but the Team will also........ I'm cryin.... for the fine Coaches.... as well as the great bunch of student-athletes and their parents. I'm cryin for Maryland baseball........ sad...........
Real Shame...She could have made this decsion a lot quicker and gave the boys more time to find a new home.
http://www.bizjournals.com/bal...s-soccer.html?page=3
Here is article with more details....interesting that this move will allow them to spend more on Football and Basketball programs to make them more competive. She made a comment "“If you’re not going to be somewhat competitive, you shouldn’t be in the game at all,” Loeschke said." Baseball team nealry swept Duke this weekend and if off to a 6-4 start....I guess we can expect to Towson Basketball program in the Final Four soon....
Why does not the number of differnet sports that you can offer your school to particpate in and watch/support not count as "winning"?
President of Towson felt it was necessary for a police escort to her meeting to announce her decision.....wow talk about disrespect for those parents and families
players wore black tape over their the front of their uniforms in their game yesterday to show their protest
Looks like Towson got a stay from the Governor
Looks like Towson got a stay from the Governor
Great news. A two year reprieve to go find more funds. They're not quite dead yet.
Monty Python - Not quite dead yet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh8mNjeuyV4
That is great news. Having had my sport cut in what would have been its 100th year by my alma mater I know the sting. Really happy for the Towson players.
It sure will be interesting to see how the recruiting goes moving forward. The coach and the program need to get the $$$ support asap to make recruits feel comfortable. Good Luck Towson Baseball!
