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SFspidur · 09-21-2012, 12:54 PM

I know the minor sports get mocked on here, but thought some might be interested to know that UR has decided to eliminate its men's soccer and track and field teams in order to elevate its men's lacrosse program to varsity status. Just last year UR moved the lacrosse team from club status to varsity club status, giving it additional resources in terms of coaching, money, and more, but now they've decided to take it all the way up to varsity.

The A-10 doesn't sponsor men's lacrosse, and there is no word yet on what conference UR will be looking to join as an associate member for lacrosse. Would imagine CAA is most likely, with UMass and St. Joe's already there.

Men’s soccer and track & field cut in favor of lacrosse

e-parade · 09-21-2012, 01:08 PM

Lacrosse is a very fun sport to watch, and if you can get a successful program going it'll be great.

I'd recommend http://www.insidelacrosse.com/ for your website to get news from, I've found it to be pretty good. Though the people who comment there tend to hate everyone who isn't a traditional lacrosse power school. (aka a lot of them were very upset when Loyola actually pulled out the win last year)

Though it is very unfortunate that some programs had to be cut for this to happen.

Bona Wolf for Pope · 09-21-2012, 01:19 PM

Track has got to be a crazy program to run.

I wish Bonas had men's lax, as it is indeed fun to watch and I think really is what a lot of kids are playing.

mateer · 09-21-2012, 01:56 PM

Our athletic department doesnt make too many bad decisions this is one.

UMass87 · 09-21-2012, 02:03 PM

It breaks my heart to see colleges dropping sports.

**BigE** · 09-21-2012, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by UMass87

It breaks my heart to see colleges dropping sports.

especially soccer (imho)

since A-10 does not sponsor men's LAX
does that mean CAA affilation?

SpiderInTheMixingBowl · 09-21-2012, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BigE

does that mean CAA affilation?

Presumably. Though there is still no shortage of bad blood between the CAA and us...

SFspidur · 09-21-2012, 07:42 PM

We're already an affiliate member of the CAA for women's golf, so there is a precedent there despite the bad blood.

ace93 · 09-21-2012, 08:45 PM

You should join the PL in lacrosse. It's a good lacrosse conference and even better know with defending national champ Loyola joining.

I'd really hate to see Fordham drop soccer, but I think they need to elavate lacrosse very soon.

JHG722 · 09-21-2012, 09:33 PM

Wish Temple would do the same. No reason a school in Philly shouldn't have lacrosse.

SFspidur · 09-21-2012, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ace93

You should join the PL in lacrosse. It's a good lacrosse conference and even better know with defending national champ Loyola joining.

According to our AD, we are indeed looking at the CAA and Patriot as potential homes for our lax program.

uz2b-len · 09-22-2012, 06:02 AM

Why lacrosse over soccer?

SpiderInTheMixingBowl · 09-22-2012, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by uz2b-len

Why lacrosse over soccer?

Some wealthy donors really want lacrosse. The real villain here is Title IX.

Muddy Waters · 09-22-2012, 09:23 AM

Rumor has it that these are flying off the shelves in Richmond:

Ninerballin · 09-22-2012, 10:43 AM

Seeing how a recent ESPN report found soccer to be the 2nd most popular sport among the age group 12-24 I don't see how this can be a good move. Although, it's not exactly that hard to start a soccer team back up in UR's case.

09-21-2012, 12:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
SFspidur 6th Man Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 370 Rep Power: 47222	The University of Richmond Spiders I know the minor sports get mocked on here, but thought some might be interested to know that UR has decided to eliminate its men's soccer and track and field teams in order to elevate its men's lacrosse program to varsity status. Just last year UR moved the lacrosse team from club status to varsity club status, giving it additional resources in terms of coaching, money, and more, but now they've decided to take it all the way up to varsity. The A-10 doesn't sponsor men's lacrosse, and there is no word yet on what conference UR will be looking to join as an associate member for lacrosse. Would imagine CAA is most likely, with UMass and St. Joe's already there. Men’s soccer and track & field cut in favor of lacrosse Last edited by SFspidur; 09-23-2012 at 09:31 AM.

09-21-2012, 01:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
e-parade 6th Man Join Date: May 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 463 Rep Power: 140761	re: Richmond Lacrosse is a very fun sport to watch, and if you can get a successful program going it'll be great. I'd recommend http://www.insidelacrosse.com/ for your website to get news from, I've found it to be pretty good. Though the people who comment there tend to hate everyone who isn't a traditional lacrosse power school. (aka a lot of them were very upset when Loyola actually pulled out the win last year) Though it is very unfortunate that some programs had to be cut for this to happen.

09-21-2012, 01:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bona Wolf for Pope Player Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 818 Rep Power: 265738	re: Richmond Track has got to be a crazy program to run. I wish Bonas had men's lax, as it is indeed fun to watch and I think really is what a lot of kids are playing. __________________ "Careful reading comprehension is crucial to an online forum discussion."

09-21-2012, 01:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
mateer Veteran Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Big Easy Posts: 1,140 Rep Power: 554202	re: Richmond Our athletic department doesnt make too many bad decisions this is one. __________________ poker

09-21-2012, 02:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
UMass87 Star Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,727 Rep Power: 226644	re: Richmond It breaks my heart to see colleges dropping sports.

09-21-2012, 07:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
SFspidur 6th Man Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 370 Rep Power: 47222	re: Richmond We're already an affiliate member of the CAA for women's golf, so there is a precedent there despite the bad blood.

09-21-2012, 08:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
ace93 Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,204 Rep Power: 80754	re: Richmond You should join the PL in lacrosse. It's a good lacrosse conference and even better know with defending national champ Loyola joining. I'd really hate to see Fordham drop soccer, but I think they need to elavate lacrosse very soon.

09-21-2012, 09:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
JHG722 Star Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wynnewood, PA/Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,598 Rep Power: 6196	re: Richmond Wish Temple would do the same. No reason a school in Philly shouldn't have lacrosse. __________________ Temple Owls football and basketball BU Terriers hockey

09-22-2012, 06:02 AM	#12 (permalink)
uz2b-len Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 816 Rep Power: 5048	re: Richmond Why lacrosse over soccer?

09-22-2012, 09:23 AM	#14 (permalink)
Muddy Waters All-Star Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Westmont Illinois Cemetery Age: 98 Posts: 5,235 Rep Power: 64500	re: Richmond Rumor has it that these are flying off the shelves in Richmond: __________________ BIG EAST CONFERENCE IN 2014-15 Butler • Creighton • Dayton • DePaul • Georgetown • Marquette Providence • Seton Hall • St. John’s • Saint Louis • Villanova • Xavier

09-22-2012, 10:43 AM	#15 (permalink)
Ninerballin Star Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,872 Rep Power: 252640	re: Richmond Seeing how a recent ESPN report found soccer to be the 2nd most popular sport among the age group 12-24 I don't see how this can be a good move. Although, it's not exactly that hard to start a soccer team back up in UR's case.

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