Are you serious? Postpone a college building because of baseball and soccer? I admit I can't stand the gov. but I'd hoped for better from Franchot. This is what happens when you live in a Republican County in a Democratic state. They can leave us twisting in the wind but, hey, they can save baseball and soccer. If I'm wrong, please explain the connection between a 25 million dollar project at HCC to better serve our kids, and sports at Towson.

Wait, this from the county executive who doesn't value teachers? He thinks that a contract is binding? Talking about holding education hostage as a political football? HYPOCRITE!

I believe Harford County needs this building and this opportunity for students.

This isn't about "sports". Its about the mismanagement of funds, deception, and accountability. It the president of Towson University can justify their decisions with the appropriate evidence, then this should move on quickly. But, if they continue to drag their feet, not answer the tough questions, and try to sweep this under the rug, than they deserve to suffer the consequences. As a Harford County resident who is starting at Towson this fall, I want the building constructed as much as anybody. If it takes a delay to keep this institution honest, and give the student-athletes the explanation they deserve, then so be it. After all, a university should serve it's students first and foremost.

I am glad that Towson is being held accountable. THe president and athletic director should be firedfortheir actions tothe student-athletes.

I don't know, but this sounds like a Title 9 issue. By law, colleges have to provide equal sports opportunities for men and women. Sometimes when the demand for men's sports team exceeds the demand for women the men's programs must be cut to comply with the law. I really think that is the factor at play. It can't cost that much for those two sports.

The MISSION of Towson University is EDUCATION, not athletics. It really shouldn't be in the business of providing minor leagues to any pro sports teams. It should be providing instruction and opportunity to young people with interest in improving their minds. Sports are great and there are many, many outlets for anyone to engage in those competitions (such as intramurals) but they are not now, nor have they ever been, crucial to the university system or process. They are a pleasant diversion which can be easily sated by any of the hundred other options in the area. Realistically, Towson should shut down the athletic department and convert those facilities and energies toward improving and expanding education, like a new building at Harford Community College.

Maybe O'Malley's concern is that if Towson committed to paying for this new building, how is the University going to live up to that obligation if they already are making cuts to their sports programs. I'm just sayin'

Well said Mr. Craig and thank you for speaking out. First this project was stalled by Morgan State and now this silly crap. If OweMalley and Mr. Franchot have a problem with Towson than they should address it through their funding allowance and not take it out on our children who could really use this opportunity to earn a four year degree. What's next, this project just can't get off the ground.

Politics as usual! Current leadership (if you can call it that) continues to advance their political agenda's at constituent's expense. This delay is just another example along with multiple other burdens this governor and his party is placing on tax paying, law abiding citizens. While he increases taxes and introduces legislation to take away your constitutional rights, he expands entitled programs and emboldens criminals. I demand common sense from our leaders. I am carefully watching events and hope my fellow Marylander's of like minds will have had enough by election time!

Well said, Roy!