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VolleyBall Tourny vs FIU

Reduno — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:49:48 GMT

UNO loses first two sets: 25-16, 25-17.

Gonna take another 3 set comeback to keep going.

Any publicity is good publicity?

Tpstr — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:13:44 GMT

Just got home from work. Open the mailbox. Inside is ESPN Magazine 11/30 issue. Let it fall open. On page 99, (at the bottom, in small print) "New Orleans considering drop to D3..."

Men's Hoops Home Opener -- UNO 74, SUNO 65

Privateer6 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:48:47 GMT

UNO (0-1) takes on SUNO (2-0) tonight at Lakefront Arena.

UNO is 4-0 against SUNO all-time. The last meeting was in 1976.

Have fun at the game tonight. I was originally hoping to make this game and Saturday's, but couldn't swing it. I hope to still make a trip or two this season.

Go Privateers!

Game notes:
http://www.unoprivateers.com/downloa...00&SPSID=86678

Game story:
http://www.unoprivateers.com/ViewArt...CLID=204836375

WVB: UNO vs Arkansas State - Live Stat Link

Guido — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:27:49 GMT

Live Stats Here

New Years Eve Plans

queentb — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:58:01 GMT

What does everyone have planned for New Years Eve?

I really want to be chillin on some caribean island somewhere during New Years, but the prices are just outrageous for that time-I've never gone out of town during that period after Christmas thru New Years, so I really had no idea!

Letter to the Editor

Reduno — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:32:32 GMT

In today's tp:

http://www.nola.com/opinions/index.s...p_up_to_p.html

Earn Yr Vacation $$$$

foodstampqueen — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:26:03 GMT

http://2010.census.gov/2010censusjob...us-offices.php

Even if you work most likely the schedule is flexible as long as you get in the minimum required hours per week. Pass it on to those in need of a JOB!

UNO Swimmers and Divers Sweep Weekly SBC Honors!!

Guido — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:26:56 GMT

Privateers Post Sweep of SBC Weekly Swimming & Diving Honors

NEW ORLEANS - The University of New Orleans swimming and diving team swept the weekly Sun Belt Conference honors with diver Johnny DeMaine joining swimmers Ben Solari and Haydn Maclean in receiving recognition from the conference, it was announced Wednesday.

The honors push this year's total to five, nearly halfway to the 11 SBC honors the team received during the 2008-09 campaign.

For DeMaine, the recognition as SBC Diver of the Week is the ...

New Orleans Sweeps Swimming & Diving Weekly Honors

Haydn Maclean

Johnny DeMaine

Ben Solari

Scoreboard

Reduno — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:29:36 GMT

Is the news scoreboard(s) up? How about the big video screen? I don't remember what we've been told.

UNO Men Ranked #9 in Mid-Major Poll

Guido — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:10:38 GMT

UNO Men Ranked Ninth in CollegeSwimming.com/CSCAA Mid-Major Poll, Women ARV

PHOENIX - The University of New Orleans men's swimming and diving team equaled their highest ranking in school history as the CollegeSwimming.com/CSCAA Mid-Major Division I poll placed the Privateers ninth, it was announced on Tuesday afternoon.

The men's squad was ranked as high as No. 9 during the 2008-09 season before finishing the year as the No. 12 ranked mid-major squad in the country.

Head coach Randy Horner has watched as his team has posted several ...

This continues to be a remarkable accomplishment based upon the lack of funding and support from the current administration. All credit goes to the individual athletes and the coaching and training staffs!

When Obama Met Hu

artstates — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:26:31 GMT

I like Obama...;)

Women Vs Nicholls St (UNO 60, Ncls St 50)

Reduno — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:44:01 GMT

http://www.unoprivateers.com/ViewArt...CLID=204834537

And Amanda's Blog for your enjoyment

http://www.unoprivateers.com/ViewArt...CLID=204835782

Joel Chatelain the new interim AD

jyoung — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:39:07 GMT

http://www.neworleans.com/sports/uno...-director.html

Nit

Reduno — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:10:05 GMT

LSu beats Indiana st (low scoring game) and WKU beats Milwaukee so WKU will get LSU tomorrow night. If I"m not mistaken, WKU will also be playing Tulane the game after they play us in fogleman.

Letter from Tim Ryan re: UNO Athletics

Privateer6 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:29:28 GMT

I received an email from UNO with this letter from Tim Ryan regarding the situation with the athletic department:

Date: November 13, 2009

To: UNO Community

From: Timothy P. Ryan, Chancellor

Re: Future of UNO Athletics

Dear UNO Community:

You may have heard that UNO is considering a move from Division I to Division III athletics. I would like to take this opportunity to share some background information with the university community.

As we approach what appears to be another few years of diminishing resources for higher education in Louisiana, we are forced to carefully evaluate every aspect of the university. Athletics is no exception. In last year�s budget cut, we eliminated the general fund subsidy to Athletics and developed a budget that called for significant reductions in spending and increased self-generated revenues. To our disappointment, after a first-quarter financial evaluation, it became clear that self-generated revenues were not approaching budgeted levels. This analysis projects a loss of between $700,000 and $1,000,000 for this fiscal year, which the university simply cannot afford. This prompted us to look at all short-term options to prevent the realization of this deficit and long-term options for a sustainable Athletic program.

While a final decision has not yet been made, we felt compelled to be forthcoming with our university community. Our goal in this process is to come to a solution that protects our student-athletes while enhancing the academic mission of the university. Below is a copy of the recent press release. We will keep you informed of our progress, and we appreciate your continued support of UNO.

Sincerely,

Tim Ryan

UNO Investigates Move to NCAA Division III

After the severe budget cuts of the 2009�2010 fiscal year and the failure of the student referendum to increase student fees for Athletics in the spring of 2009, the University administration established plans to maintain a Division I Athletic program with far more stringent financial constraints. This, along with fundraising efforts offered by outside entities, as well as a windfall donation from the Wick Cary estate seemed to shore up UNO Athletics, at least for the current fiscal year.

Unfortunately the private fundraising efforts did not materialize and the Cary estate is far less than anticipated and may take years to complete its distribution. These factors have forced the University administration to consider the future of UNO�s Division I status.

�We had to reduce funding for athletics in the previous round of budget cuts and since then the financial picture of the University and the athletics program has not improved,� said Chancellor Tim Ryan. In addition, the Governor has suggested that future budget reductions for higher education are likely.

This has prompted the University to investigate many options for athletics with the main goal of maintaining and enhancing UNO�s mission and its focus on academics. Recently the administration began investigating the possibility of moving from Division I to Division III as a viable alternative.

�The good thing about Division III is the focus on student-athletes. Division III is about students having a NCAA Conference experience that is an enhancement to their academic pursuits and is also much more cost effective,� noted Ryan.

The NCAA requires a multi-year process to move from Division I to Division III and UNO has made initial contact with NCAA officials to understand the requirements. �In Division III, universities cannot offer athletics scholarships and we are taking steps to ensure that we follow all NCAA guidelines and recommendations in this, the initial stages of consideration,� Ryan said.

The possible move to Division III would allow UNO�s club football and soccer teams to move to NCAA Division III as well. NCAA requirements for Division III are six sports per gender. UNO feels confident it could easily field the required number of sports if not more under the reduced costs of Division III programs.

The University hopes to complete its investigation in the coming months as the application would be due to the NCAA by May 15, 2010 to start the transformation process in the fall of 2010. All moves such as this are subject to approval by the LSU System as well as the NCAA.