In case you haven’t heard yet, Buffalo is set to cut four varsity sports effective the end of the spring 2017 season.
The sports affected are men’s soccer, men’s swimming and diving, baseball and women’s rowing. Baseball is currently in season for the Bulls, who suddenly find themselves in the awkward position of playing their final season.
The school cited financial concerns in its releases, with an FAQ page estimating about $2 million in savings, but many questions remain regarding the athletic department and why now.
Buffalo has one of the the largest endowments at the FBS level, bringing in $619 million, nearly $70 million more than Ohio, which is second in the conference, but has cut its athletics department to 16 programs, the bare minimum for FBS status.