Dr. Tracy Cook President | Alcorn State University
Dr. Tracy Cook President | Alcorn State University
Meanwhile, men's the women's football team received $2,737,622.
The average sports expenses at Claiborne County have grown 43.4% since 2010.
College football is one of the biggest sports in the U.S., with some college teams eclipsing NFL teams in terms of attendance and profit.
In 2022, after a decades-long fight, student athletes nationwide gained the right to profit from their names, likenesses, and images as a result of a flurry of new state laws and an NCAA policy change.
Women's Football Team's Expenditures in Claiborne County in Last 5 Years
| Year | Football Team's Expenditures | % from grand total sport team expenditures |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,737,622 | 39.5% |
| 2022 | $2,483,886 | 40.3% |
| 2021 | $0 | 0% |
| 2020 | $2,335,820 | 38.3% |
| 2019 | $2,956,855 | 41.1% |
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