I was giving some thought this morning to an issue that really plagues CU athletics. We talk a lot about how it's so difficult to get athletes cleared by admissions (especially JUCOs). We also talk a lot about how we're going to incur APR penalties for players leaving while academically ineligible or missing seasons for being ineligible. This spring, we've even got Givens and Max missing spring practices to focus on academic issues (both needed the practice reps).
So, what can we do?
I know a lot of people that usually buy season football tickets and/or donate to the athletic department have decided not to renew this year and/or reduce donations. It's your money and I believe it's speaking loudly. Buff fans expect a winner.
As fans, we have a way to help make it more likely that our players are eligible, we're not losing as many guys to academics, and the academic side of CU is much friendlier to our athletic department. If we have reduced contributions, let's take that money and put it toward academic support. At the same time, we can also help fund recruiting efforts.
Donate to the Buff's Club "Student Athlete Excellence Fund": Contributions to this fund provide operational dollars for travel, recruiting, academic support, equipment and other essential tools and resources needed by our coaches and student-athletes.
Here's the link to the Buff Club contacts: Buff Club
We can protest the product while working to improve it, right?
So, what can we do?
I know a lot of people that usually buy season football tickets and/or donate to the athletic department have decided not to renew this year and/or reduce donations. It's your money and I believe it's speaking loudly. Buff fans expect a winner.
As fans, we have a way to help make it more likely that our players are eligible, we're not losing as many guys to academics, and the academic side of CU is much friendlier to our athletic department. If we have reduced contributions, let's take that money and put it toward academic support. At the same time, we can also help fund recruiting efforts.
Donate to the Buff's Club "Student Athlete Excellence Fund": Contributions to this fund provide operational dollars for travel, recruiting, academic support, equipment and other essential tools and resources needed by our coaches and student-athletes.
Here's the link to the Buff Club contacts: Buff Club
We can protest the product while working to improve it, right?