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THE
LEFT
COLUMN
Revenues
February 2012
$ BOOST
Wanted at State U: More Foreign Students
Clips eFLASH
In the past couple of years there has been an amazing increase in the number of foreign students at American universities. Why? Well, money is the first of many reasons. New York Times, 2-5-12
January 2012
REVS
Top 50 most profitable college teams
40 football teams and 10 basketball teams make up the list. businessofcollegesports.com, 12-28-11
December 2011
MERCHANDISE
The Top 5 Selling College Football Jerseys
Fanatics runs many college online stores, and here’s their list. CNBC, 12-22-11
FB
Forbes: College Football's Most Valuable Teams
Rankings were based on value to the university (mostly football scholarships), value to the athletic department (net profit), value to its conference (bowl game payout) and value to the surrounding community (spending on game days). Forbes, 12-22-11
SPORTS MEDIA
Master of the Pacific
Since taking over the Pac-12, Commissioner Larry Scott has been looking like a media genius these days. And for good reason. Business Week, 12-15-11
FUNDRAISING
U-Houston hit by Ponzi scheme
A foundation that endows athletic scholarships at the University of Houston may have lost more than 40 percent of its listed assets. AP, 12-18-11
BUDGETS
Striving to thrive
Rutgers has had dramatic growth over the past decade, but it has resulted inRutgers' largest deficit ever: $26.8 million. Star-Ledger, 12-11-11
BUDGETS
Louisville on a roll
Surrounded by free-spending Big Ten and SEC programs, U of L is more than holding its own. Louisville Courier-Journal, 12-4-11
November 2011
FANS
Beer at the games, Missouri style
Beer generates big money, and money talks. So beer sales are being reconsidered in many college stadiums. Columbia Tribune, 11-17-11
P&L
Sports Slashed at Maryland
A number of factors led U. of Maryland to eliminate eight varsity teams, but analysts say other institutions might soon have their own choices to make. Inside Higher Ed, 11-21-11
CUTS
Maryland to drop swimming?
Hard financial times create tough decisions. Washington Post, 11-9-11
#1 vs #2
Top matchup means big money
The stage is set for an historic Alabama-LSU game to draw millions more than the usual bonanza. Tuscaloosa News, 10-30-11
REALIGNMENT
“Superconferences” is not the title of a comic book
14 is better than 12, and 16 is better than 14. Why?... You can have two divisions of 8, or four divisions of 4. ESPN the Mag, 11-2-11
October 2011
REVS
The money can’t come too soon
Pac-12 athletic departments anxiously await their shares of the $3-billon TV deal. Los Angeles Times, 10-15-11
ANTE UP
A look at the books
If the next realignment were to occur, Mizzou’s $65 million budget would rank it 11th in the SEC. St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 10-20-11
BOWLS
A worst-kept secret: some BCS bowl teams lose money
Even at the highest level, there are challenging finances associated with BCS bowl games. Arizona Republic, 9-27-11
REVENUES
There’s a lag time from Cinderella to major basketball power
It takes a long time for the Butlers of the world to morph into the Dukes of the world. Memphis Business Journal, 10-14-11
STUDENT FEES
Ohio schools getting addicted to student fees?
Student fees and university subsidies continue to be critical for athletic programs at Ohio's D1 schools. Cleveland Plain Dealer, 10-13-11
FB BOWLS
Surprise!
Some BCS bowl teams lose money
Costly bowl trips lose money, but pay off in other ways. Arizona Republic, 9-27-11
September 2011
FUNDRAISING
Ohio State’s university donations hit a record $259 million
The money was collected from a record 177,322 donors included 40 commitments of at least $1 million. Columbus Dispatch, 9-9-11
$ IN/OUT
Football’s biggest earners—and biggest spenders
Here’s a sortable chart of football revenues and expenses for 117 D1-A programs. Memphis Business Journal, 9-1-11
August 2011
EXPENDITURES
Surprise! Athletics budgets rise….
As has been observed, the arms race is alive and well in big-time athletics. SportsBusiness Journal, 8-22-11
STADIUMS
North Texas, Apogee Unveil New Apogee Stadium
The $20 million deal is the second largest naming-rights agreement for college football stadiums to date. Meangreensports.com, 8-12-11
DEFICITS
Rocks, hard places, and places in between
The Maryland athletic department finds itself about a million dollars short of where it needs to be, and tough decisions await. Washington Post, 8-19-11
SUBSIDIES
Football vs. French?
Rutgers becomes poster school of the athletics/academics funding issue. Bloomberg News, 8-16-11
TKTS
Most expensive college football tickets 2011
Six of the top 10 games include a Southeastern Conference team. CNBC.com, 8-16-11
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