Yesterday we reported that Notre Dame’s men’s swimming program would be suspended for a minimum of one academic year after a gambling investigation. So what now?
There’s still a lot of uncertainty, but I’m wondering what the athletes will do in response. I’m not sure how long the Notre Dame team has known about this, but the news is coming right before the start of the school year and I’m guessing many incoming athletes have already moved in and started training with the team (if the team is allowed to train at all).
For those who are senior or 5th years, this could be their last chance to compete in the NCAA with their teammates. Specifically, rising senior Chris Guiliano is coming off of his first Olympics where he won gold and silver.
Transferring may be an option, but we aren’t sure if athletes will have to sit out a year or not if they end up elsewhere. For many student-athletes, waiting an extra year to start a career isn’t be a viable option.
For incoming freshman and non-seniors, will we see redshirts? Gap years? More transfers? My guess is probably a mix of all of these, but coming so close to the beginning of the year, I’m sure many won’t get an ideal situation out of this.
At Lou, AA used to always say “bet on yourself”. Looks like Lindy took that motto to South Bend with him.
I guess I am in the minority, but what did they do wrong? Kids making their own book and betting among only themselves on times? How is that different that two swimmers with a rivalry betting each other directly who would win between them.
get ready to learn College Club Swimming buddy
I’ll bet $20 this gets overturned, at least for Seniors.
I know Chris Guiliano is said to have not been involved with the gambling, but hypothetically if he had been involved, could this have affected his standing with USA Swimming/World Aquatics/IOC? For example, retroactively disqualifying his recent long course performances and/or suspending/banning him from future long course competitions.
I know people are downvoting this comment, but it does raise a valid question.
Seems like they’re in the middle of a FAFO situation to me. They get to study is my guess. Could be worse.
They’re just looking for ways to try to cut teams now.
Is this an issue at ND only? It seems farfetched to me, to assume other institutions are not facing the same problem.