Actually, you're missing out on the subtext here. The University of Oregon's athletic department has become increasingly under attack by disgruntled ex-coaches - mostly women. They claim inequality, threaten to file suit unless they get a raise, then University backs down. The end result is the University becomes stuck with expensive, disgruntled coaches and it affects performance.
On the other hand, the U of O has made their own bed .... malmo -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tafnut Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2003 2:51 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: t-and-f: Oregon coach claims sex bias If she was paid less than comparible assistants, then she has a good claim regarding past compensation; however, she probably should lose her claim on losing out on the weight event coach position based on Lance's longer, better, and more current athletic career. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Nov 13, 2003 10:20 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: t-and-f: Oregon coach claims sex bias Former Oregon coach and national javelin champion claims she got a raw deal when Lance Deal was named throws coach for the recently combined men's and women's track program..... full story at: http://www.registerguard.com/news/2003/11/13/a1.sp.sallyharmoncase.1113. html Jim Tysell