Date: Tuesday, 29 July 2008 13:29:23
To: RichardDSalyer@sbcglobal.net
From: "Coach Ron Finley" rfinley@saveoregonwrestling.org
Subject: Save Oregon Wrestling

Hi Richard,

"Now Is the Time to Step Up - There May Not be Another Chance..."

To update you on our legal battle, we asked Judge Ashcroft to provide us with a temporary injunction which would allow us to continue the program, at least through the end of our trial. The judge stated that it was too late to issue an injunction because that's what you do before something happens that can cause you harm. The judge stated that the wrestling program was already cut, that there was no legal way to make them stop what they have already done. However, the judge is very interested in hearing our case from the other legal points. One, our claim that the decision to cut wrestling was prejudice, as no other sport was evaluated for elimination, that wrestling was singled out. And second, the UO Administration did not follow it's own rules and provide a hearing for the wrestling team so all legal issues could be considered prior to the final decision to cut the program. Judge Ashcroft has scheduled to begin our court hearing on September 8th.

We believe the judge will agree that wrestling was singled out and the administration's reasons for cutting wrestling was not applied to any other sport. The UO will claim that there is no money to run a wrestling program, and that's where we need your help. We want to tell the judge that there is a base of donors that will provide the necessary funding. But the judge is not going to buy just our word. We have to physically show the judge all the donors and the amount of donations or pledges that is behind our program.

So, at this time, I'm asking you to pledge what ever you can to save Oregon wrestling. You do not have to pay now, only when and if the court demands that the UO administration reinstate the program. If you can possibly afford $15 or $10 per month, every dollar will help. You do not have to pay now. Just reply to my email with an amount you feel you can contribute monthly or each year. Your donation can be split up into equal monthly payments. Also, remember your donation is tax deductible. So instead of having to pay the government, you can pay to support our wrestling team instead. That's it. Be sure to include your name, address and phone number along with your pledge amount. Please indicate if you are pledging an annual or monthly amount.

I will then provide the judge with all the pledges to show that there is a fan base to support wrestling at the University. Without your support, wrestling may not have a fighting chance. So this is the time to step up and help save a sport that we all agree is worth saving.

Please reply to my email with your pledge today. I look forward to hearing from you.

Coach Ron Finley
ph. 541.579.7331
Save Oregon Wrestling

P.S. If you are a student and unable to pledge -- please forward this on to, or ask, your parents to donate on your behalf to help save Oregon Wrestling.

P.P.S. With your pledge, please challenge at least six others to meet or exceed your pledge amount. Simply copy or type their email address into the Cc: field when you reply.


Richard D. Salyer