We have same amount of scholarships as the rest of the MVC. Last two losses in conference were a combined 80 points. 0-29 should be immediately moved on from
If were the AD right now and I believe I hired the right person for the job, I’d funnel as many resources as I could into the program ASAP ( i.e., ⬆️ recruiting budget, ⬆️ NIL budget (whatever that may be for a women’s sport at VU) and whatever. This is DI, our coach deserves DI level support.
I’m probably unqualified for the opinion I posted. BUT, the record for futility is 0-29 which Valpo has matched with three games left. Scores have been really ugly. There a several hundred D1 schools over 70 years who have not had this type of season.
To my knowledge, universities cannot cancel an athletic scholarship without cause - and poor play is not cause. They can tell them they will get no playing time and recommend going elsewhere, but little more can be done (despite the NIL and transfer portal world that we are in).
I'm finding this from AI:
- Athletic scholarships are typically awarded for one academic year at a time.
- They can be renewed annually based on performance and compliance with team and academic standards.
- Renewal is not guaranteed; it often depends on the athlete's continued eligibility and contribution to the team.
I'm reading that they can\y be cancelled mid-year except in criminal cases or perhaps a student failing to even go to classes.
In the middle of this embarrassing situation, I got into geekdom…assume the percentage that Valpo wins each game throughout the season was a consistent 5% - whether it is at home against Evansville or on the road against Iowa State. For Valpo to go 32-0, the probability is 22%. I mean, it is mind blowing how bad this program is currently. This program is not about bad luck, but poor talent, coaching and depth. The good news is that the cupboard can be cleaned into a strategy that makes sense and that no one is indispensable.
I asked AI to look at the worst records ever by a Division-1 women's basketball team, and I got the following, which volunteered Valparaiso in its conclusion:
From the official NCAA records:The most losses in a single season is 30, set by Youngstown State in 2009-2010 (an 0-30 record). No Division I women's team has a documented fully winless season in recent records. For context, recent seasons (e.g., 2025-26) have seen teams, like Valparaiso at 0-29, winless late in the year.
To my knowledge, universities cannot cancel an athletic scholarship without cause - and poor play is not cause. They can tell them they will get no playing time and recommend going elsewhere, but little more can be done (despite the NIL and transfer portal world that we are in).
I'm finding this from AI:
- Athletic scholarships are typically awarded for one academic year at a time.
- They can be renewed annually based on performance and compliance with team and academic standards.
- Renewal is not guaranteed; it often depends on the athlete's continued eligibility and contribution to the team.
I'm reading that they can\y be cancelled mid-year except in criminal cases or perhaps a student failing to even go to classes.
The rule might be that decisions for renewed scholarships are made each year, but I have never heard of a university not honoring a four year scholarship due to performance. I have certainly heard scholarships not being renewed due to compliance with team and academic standards. All I have ever heard is that coaches tell some players that, going forward, they will never get playing time and that they will be glad to help the player find a different place to play (I actually learned that from Homer in 1999).
Even if it is allowed, not renewing scholarships because of performance seems like it could lead to major reputation damage for the university's athletic program.
84, certainly not trying to get into a big debate with you but 1999 was a LONG time ago and well before the age of NIL and basically pro athletics at the college level. I suppose the decision could be made by dropping a annual pay day from a million to 10 bucks and if the kid stays well...you get the picture. What you are suggesting sounds like the right way to go especially at a place like Valpo. Nonetheless, it's 2026 and all bets are off.
vu72 - Agree that I don't want a big debate. I fully agree that NIL money is totally different than scholarships and can be (and is) cut significantly or to zero when performance is poor (or if the coach feels he can get someone better).
In my opinion, I do not think Valpo moves on from Boyd after 1 year. Should they, or shouldn't they? I don't really know what to think to be honest but know there are a lot of opinions out there. I also don't think as many players will come back next year as what some may think. I believe half or more of the team will be gone next year. If that happens, I guess we see what kind of talent gets brought in. I will mention the obvious, next year cannot be any worse next year than we are this year. I hate it for the team though, I will keep supporting.
I don’t know. Who cares if players leave - the talent level is insanely low and replacements via transfer or recruiting can only get better. I would not fire Boyd - yet - unless there are detrimental issues we are not aware of. If we were in the corporate world, Boyd’s EOY review is definitely in the “Needs Improvement” and would require a PIP. I think the interviews with her are way too fluffy and a little critical feedback is certainly required.
0-30. Another el foldo in the fourth quarter. 2 games away from history.
Coach Boyd is a class act and is doing what she can with the talent or lack thereof she has on the team. She, do doubt, has a five year contract. Firing her would be cause for firing the AD if that occurred.
Though Coach Powell actually won a few games his first year, it was just that, a few. Patience guys, patience.
ok, she is a class act. But can she coach? We have no clue. In D1 sports, results are the promary metric, not whether she keeps everyone happy. Even with little talent 0-30 seems to be inexcusable.
Even with little talent 0-30 seems to be inexcusable.
Perhaps, only time will tell. She does have a national championship on her resume. Different level, I know. We’ve seen lots of examples where good coaching applies wherever you are. It will be a very interesting off season.
Being patient with this program has been an eternity. I hope Hosmer and the athletic department understands how awful this situation is and takes proper actions. Also, I hope the athletic department does take their usual "buff a turd" attitude on this.
