Athletic department cut eight varsity teams and it was recommended by Maryland commission

According to a report released by the panel on Monday evening “The Maryland commission charged with tackle the multi-million dollar shortage in University of Maryland athletics recommends that the school drop eight of its 27 varsity teams to preparation the shortfall “
The teams were targeted for taking away from the squad:

• Men’s track teams
• Men’s swimming and diving.
• Women’s swimming and diving
• Men’s tennis
• Women’s water polo
• Aerobics and tumbling

The Maryland commission recommendation would affect nearly 166 student-athletes, based on these years.

The recommended panel also calls for a 10 % reduction in athletic administration costs and also noting that since 2006 Maryland’s Commission revenue from football, men’s basketball and fundraising has steadily decreased.

The final decision about whether to prepare the number of Maryland varsity teams from 27 to 19 or to some other number - belongs to Maryland President Wallace D. Loh, who appointed the 17-member President’s Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics in July.