Hopefully this will be a temporary financial setback for Ohio State University. With their 36 athletic teams they have been the frontrunner in offering collegiate athletic opportunities for young men and women. It is good to hear that their athletic director is committed to not dropping programs.

It does not surprise me though that their athletic teams revenue is dropping during this economic downturn. Sports expenditures are a luxury cost for families so they have to be reduced first during tough economic conditions. It gives you concern for schools which were not as financially solid as Ohio State going into this recession and maybe not as committed to keeping their athletic programs running.