FAMU President to Review Suspension of Athletic Programs

Dr. Elmira Mangum and Kellen Winslow
Photo Courtesy: FAMU Athletics

TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- The temporary suspension of the FAMU Men's Tennis and Men's Golf programs is under review by the university president.

The suspension was first reported last month due to a $7 million deficit in the athletics department.

Jimmy Miller, FAMU's Vice President of Communications and External Relations, says the review does not mean Dr. Mangum is overturning Winslow's decision to suspend the men's golf and men's tennis programs. He says it's going to be an examination of how the athletics department can get out of its hole.

Miller says, "Her wanting to take a look at this has nothing to do with her agreement or disagreement with Kellen over his move."

Miller says the review will look at the athletics department as a whole.

Athletic Director Kellen Winslow recently suspended the programs because of a $7 million deficit accumulated by the Athletic Department over the past several years and a projected operating deficit for 2014-2015.

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