New Connecticut State Budget threatens “Elimination of Many Division I Athletics Programs” There could be drastic cuts coming to UConn. - Daniel Connolly, UConn Blog

Overnight, both houses of the Connecticut General Assembly approved a new state budget. If it goes through (Which, luckily, seems unlikely), UConn would lose $300 million in funding over the next two years, which would “decimate the university” according to President Susan Herbst. Major cuts would need to be made, including the “Elimination of many Division I Athletics programs.” It’s no secret the athletic department has been struggling for money ever since joining the American Athletic Conference, an issue compounded by the Big East exit money drying up as well as Bob Diaco’s buyout. https://www.theuconnblog.com/2017/9/16/16318916/new-connecticut-state-budget-threatens-elimination-of-many-division-i-athletics-programs