Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Grand Rapids

They're dropping the football program in Grand Rapids. Read more here.

Scheduling difficulties, Title IX compliance problems and budget concerns were cited as reasons. The recent departure of head coach Tony Annese for NCAA Division II Ferris State was also said to be a factor, along with “significant personal obstacles faced by GRCC student-athletes.”

In early December, dozens of Grand Rapids players were evicted from off-campus housing because a landlord stated he failed to receive rent after claiming to reach a deal with the college’s football coaches. The school is not allowed to pay for student-athlete housing.

GRCC has been conducting an internal investigation into the issue. The landlord claimed that he was owed tens of thousands of dollars in back rent dating to September. Roughly 30-40 of the 70 players still living at those properties were left homeless overnight in early December.

Sounds like a real mess. Don't worry about the swimmers, though - GRCC no longer has a swim program.

They used to host NJCAA championships...


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