For example, Stanford just cut its high-level fencing program, which has included some recent Olympians. Of the 20 or so schools getting votes in the most recent coaches' poll, just three are west of the Mississippi (others are San Diego and Air Force). Eight are in New York, New Jersey or Pennsylvania. Let's face it, Stanford has the money to do whatever they want. I imagine someone for a while had their eye on cutting these programs due to bottom-line concerns and realized the pandemic was probably the best excuse they'll ever get.