The big schools have problems starting new Varsity mens programs because of title 9. I'm sure many schools would be willing to start a mens varsity lacrosse program but don't want to start a new varsity womans program. [/quote]

This makes no sense, the cost of starting a women's program pales in comparison to starting a men's program. There has to be more to it than simply not wanting a women's program. There are probably 75-80 more women's team in the NCAA right now.