Literature Review #2

Rvc73. "Restoring Sports Is the Right Thing to Do." On the Banks. On the Banks, 28 June 2015. Web. 12 Mar. 2017.

The reading is basically about Rutgers's attempts to gain more money through very selective areas, and being a lot more partial towards those sports when it comes to funding compared to others. It also makes mention of the allocation of scholarships favoring a few sports programs (3 to be exact). The article also touches on Title IX and some of the intricacies this topic deals with when it comes to staying in line with regulations.

There is no history on the author of this article, but it seems to be one well versed with Rutgers Athletic department, and maybe even one who works in the department.

One key concept was the constant shortfalls of funds for athletes in Rutgers compared to their conference foes, who receive abundant money just from revenue of the sports programs.
Another key term is the effect Title IX has on Rutgers athletic growth and competence against other schools, and the only way to bring back cut programs.
"When someone says that got a "full ride", they're probably playing football or basketball"
"The law never said that sports should be eliminated in order to do this. In fact, the spirit of the law was to expand opportunities. However, as costs have increased, many schools have found the easiest way to bring about the equity called for in the law is to cut men's sports"
Reinstating sports that were cut in 2007, the focus of this series, seems a back-burner issue for the Athletics Department, although there are supporters in those sports who have strong feelings about it, and they will not give up easily"

This material helps me better understand the priorities and main concerns of funding at big schools like Rutgers, and what nuances the Title IX claw has on the whole ordeal.