Dropping Football
Boston University terminated their DI-AA football program on Homecoming Weekend 1997 during a one-win season in the Atlantic 10. The players at the time were allowed to keep their 4-year scholarships or transfer without NCAA penalties. The University has used the former-football scholarships to comply with Title IX requirements. Since dropping football, BU has improved its facilities for other sports, including hockey, assuaging critics' concerns that football was dropped as part of a plan to neglect athletics. BU has rejected efforts to revive the program citing the lack of support from a local fan base. Proponents often argue that a football revival would increase alumni contributions, exceeding potential program losses. However, starting in 2010, BU football has started to make its return with a new club team being formed and fielded that same year. Other club sports include lacrosse, ski, baseball team, golf team, sailing, rugby, equestrian, golf, water polo, volleyball, ballroom dance, cheerleading, cycling, dance, dance theater, figure skating, gymnastics, inline skating, Kendo, snowboarding, synchronized swimming, and ultimate frisbee.
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