On January 25, 2007, then-Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt announced the elimination of four varsity sports at Ohio University. Those sports include: men's swimming and diving, men's indoor track, men's outdoor track and women's lacrosse. The decision was announced without any advance warning to those involved, causing major tension between the student-athletes and the administration."Ohio General Releases", 2007, p.1Munoz, M.(2007). The Love of Their Lives. The Post, p.4."Ohio General Releases"(2007). Director of Athletics Kirby Hoccuts' Remarks. Retrieved October 23, 2007, from http://ohiobobcats.cstv.com/genrel/012507aad.html
