What They Said

“I fully understand that the history of the task force reports and budget deficits within the athletic department has eroded the confidence and good will that attended previous decisions about the future of our athletic program. As the task force process was unfolding, I, too, could not avoid the foreboding sense that this might be deja vu all over again.”

Blenda Wilson

Cal State Northridge president

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“So she’s actually supporting us now? Cool.”

Pat Lufrano

Northridge volleyball player regarding Wilson

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“This decision will defintely help morale. Underclassmen had been saying ‘What am I going to do next year.’ Now this should be a big relief. We can get on with things and play ball.”

Chris MacMillan

Northridge baseball player

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“I’d like to think this was a quick decision for the moment and (Wilson) will see that (the four sports can be kept for longer than that when she digests the report. I don’t think the community will stand for a one-year-at-a-time deal.”

Terri Preis

Whose son plays soccer for Northridge

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“Northridge is a nightmare. But I liked it anyway. It was almost entertaining.”

John Price

Former Northridge men’s volleyball coach who is now coaching at Cal State Bakersfield

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“I wish never to make another decision that would subject us to such assault.”

Blenda Wilson

Cal State Northridge president