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We, the alumni of the Boston University Men and Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field teams, are concerned about the current state of the Men and Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field program.
Our concerns stem from the the following perceived issues:
- The lack of transparency with current team members and alumni with the situation of Coach Paul Spangler leaving the team.
- The lack of communication with the current team members and alumni about Coach Paul Spangler leaving the team.
- Student athletes and alumni find through an online forum that Coach Paul Spangler is leaving rather than through the program itself or administration.
- The timing of the departure for Coach Spangler as these athletes are in the middle of a track season while some are not finished with their cross country season.
- The feelings of mistreatment and inequality to the distance program and the future of the Men and Women’s Cross Country programs.
We believe a track and field team is only as good as each discipline can be on its own. Without the support from leadership, we are concerned about the potential future state of the Men and Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field programs.
We understand a case has been made for the removal of Coach Paul Spangler. We still hold these concerns relating to current and future Terriers.
I, with my electronic signature, agree with the statements made above and want to see changes for the program for the better.
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March 10, 2021
The athletic administration continues to meet our demand for transparency with complete silence. They think they can ignore us until we fade away but they have clearly underestimated the resolve of this alumni community.
March 10, 2021
The BU administration keeps hiding behind silence while our numbers grow. This momentum proves they cannot sweep the mistreatment of our athletes under the rug anymore.
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This whole thing was handled completely unprofessionaly. The runners deserve way better than finding out on a message board.
Terrible way to treat athletes mid-season. Was proud to run for BU but this makes me think twice about supporting the program.
CLASS OF 2012. SAD TO SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING TO THE PROGRAM.
Disappointed in the lack of communication from the AD. Athletes need stability not this mess.
Although I was only on the team for 2 years, I feel this is an important stand to make for future distance team members. Thank you Rosa for bringing this to everyone's attention!
Captain, Class of 2019
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
We, the alumni of the Boston University Men and Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field teams, are concerned about the current state of the Men and Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field program.
Our concerns stem from the the following perceived issues:
- The lack of transparency with current team members and alumni with the situation of Coach Paul Spangler leaving the team.
- The lack of communication with the current team members and alumni about Coach Paul Spangler leaving the team.
- Student athletes and alumni find through an online forum that Coach Paul Spangler is leaving rather than through the program itself or administration.
- The timing of the departure for Coach Spangler as these athletes are in the middle of a track season while some are not finished with their cross country season.
- The feelings of mistreatment and inequality to the distance program and the future of the Men and Women’s Cross Country programs.
We believe a track and field team is only as good as each discipline can be on its own. Without the support from leadership, we are concerned about the potential future state of the Men and Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field programs.
We understand a case has been made for the removal of Coach Paul Spangler. We still hold these concerns relating to current and future Terriers.
I, with my electronic signature, agree with the statements made above and want to see changes for the program for the better.
Updates
March 10, 2021
The athletic administration continues to meet our demand for transparency with complete silence. They think they can ignore us until we fade away but they have clearly underestimated the resolve of this alumni community.
March 10, 2021
The BU administration keeps hiding behind silence while our numbers grow. This momentum proves they cannot sweep the mistreatment of our athletes under the rug anymore.
7 Comments
The distance program deserves some actual respect. This is a bad look for the department.
This whole thing was handled completely unprofessionaly. The runners deserve way better than finding out on a message board.
Terrible way to treat athletes mid-season. Was proud to run for BU but this makes me think twice about supporting the program.
CLASS OF 2012. SAD TO SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING TO THE PROGRAM.
Disappointed in the lack of communication from the AD. Athletes need stability not this mess.
Although I was only on the team for 2 years, I feel this is an important stand to make for future distance team members. Thank you Rosa for bringing this to everyone's attention!
Captain, Class of 2019
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The distance program deserves some actual respect. This is a bad look for the department.