31.  Athletic departments have cited budget cuts and Title IX compliance as reasons for cutting the non-revenue sport.

32.  Baylor athletic director Tom Stanton was not available for comment, but a faxed release from the athletic department said the search for a new coach would begin immediately.

33.  Bastianelli has been embarrassed and upset over the suspension, which occurred after he admitted receiving improper assistance from an athletic department tutor on a school paper....

34.  Barnett is the leading candidate to replace former Longhorns head coach John Mackovic, who was reassigned last weekend to duties to be determined with the athletic department.

35.  Beck said that after extensive discussions with athletic department officials, she assured McEwen that the university would offer a full scholarship, although not an athletic one.

36.  Blacks still hold only a small portion the jobs in college athletic departments.

37.  Blackman, who oversees the athletic department, will head a search committee that will be comprised of people inside and outside the school.

38.  Blacks hold a small portion of the jobs in college athletic departments.

39.  Boynton refused to identify the suspects, but athletic department staff members, who would not be identified, confirmed Tuesday night that one is on the basketball team.

40.  -- Start with stricter vigilance and expert advice on agents from athletic departments.