I don't remember that ever being a reason that was given for that decision. It was my understanding that those sports were eliminated in order to be compliant with Title IX.

Slightly OT

Below is a link to the USA Today athletics finances for D-1 schools for 2006-2011.

Ohio
Revenue = $25,470,296
Expenses = $22,841,117
Subsidy = $19,576,760
Per cent subsidy = 76.9%

Ohio State (for comparison)
Revenue = $131,815,821 (2nd place behind Texas)
Expenses = $122,286,869 (2nd place behind Texas)
Subsidy = $0 (Tied w/ Texas, Penn State, Oklahoma, LSU, Nebraska, Purdue)
Per cent subsidy = 0.0%

SEC, Big 12, & Big Tendozen have most of the highest revenue numbers and the lowest subsidy numbers.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/story/2012-05-14/ncaa-college-athletics-finances-database/54955804/1

Now, if we get Peden up to 100,000 filled seats and the convo to standing room only, we could be there. 

Dan 

Note that the revenue in that link includes Student fees. I'm a bit confused by the revenue numbers for football because I was expecting a big number, such as $800,000 or so, from a "money game".

I dont remember that being the reason either. Title IX was what i always heard too. But it might be an effect of cutting those sports. At that time i was upset about the cuts because i swam my freshman year. But looking back know, i'd rather have succuessful football and basketball programs which are capable of creating income. Its not like those facilities are gone. If the athletic department ever become profitable some of those programs could be brought back.