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It will include signs representing all 66 members of the men\u2019s and women\u2019s teams directly affected by the cuts this year, as well as tents showcasing the history of the program. The protest will coincide with the spring football game at Spartan Stadium, and an aerial display is planned.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are holding the rally to draw attention to the fact that the administration still hasn\u2019t responded to basic questions about why the program was cut and why they won\u2019t explore options to engage our group for support moving forward,\u201d said <strong>Tom Munley<\/strong>, a member of the men\u2019s team from 1992-96, in a statement. \u201cMSU is on the cusp of throwing away 99 years of tradition and academic excellence on the word of an AD with no practical athletic experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Members of the Battle group will be handing out fliers sharing information about the cuts and targeting what they see as disingenuous reasons given by athletic director <strong>Bill Beekman<\/strong> and other administrators. The group has gotten support from members of the university\u2019s board of trustees and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/story\/sports\/college\/michigan-state-university\/2021\/04\/22\/rally-save-michigan-state-swim-program-held-before-spring-football-game\/7335959002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">is seeking a chance to formally present its case<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Additional Michigan State Reading<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/for-michigan-state-swimming-diving-alumni-the-fight-to-save-the-program-is-not-over\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">For Michigan State Swimming &amp; Diving Alumni, The Fight to Save the Program is Not Over<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/battle-for-michigan-state-swimming-and-diving-adds-allies-for-board-meeting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Battle for Michigan State Swimming and Diving Adds Allies for Board 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