MINNEAPOLIS _ The foundation of small-college athletics in Minnesota experienced a seismic shift Wednesday when the MIAC announced that St. Thomas was being "involuntarily removed from membership" because of competitive parity concerns.
The news that the Tommies are basically being expelled for being too successful at sports has become fodder for water-cooler talk, message boards and even ESPN's "SportsCenter." Disappointment, outrage and "good riddance" were among the range of reactions from the public, while the school presidents involved in forcing out a school that helped form the conference in 1920 have remained silent on the issue.
In fact, a source told the Star Tribune that the MIAC Presidents Council informed athletic department employees throughout the league that any disparaging comments about another school or its employees could result in suspension or admonishment.
But three former MIAC athletes, a former coach and a future Tommie openly shared their opinions for this story. A sampling:
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