New Orleans - House Bill 537 was a proposal to merge Southern University at New Orleans and the University of New Orleans, a measure intended to solve the educational crises at the two universities.The bill aimed to solve problems, but it also created problems for SUNO Athletic Director Elston King. He waited for months, not knowing if he would have an athletic program to oversee in the future. The bill forced him to put recruiting on hold.
But when the bill died in the Legislature on May 18, King rejoiced.
"We're very relieved, because our athletes didn't know for sure if there was going to be a SUNO," King said. "That's what stopped us from recruiting some great kids. But now that this is over with for at least this year, I really do believe we're going to put that on a platform for next year."
Now free to address the future of his program, King hopes to add golf and tennis within...
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