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Navy Building Stadium Suites

Wed, Jun 30, 2010

The Naval Academy Athletic Association is constructing four more development suites, a television media center and camera locations on the upper east side of Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The construction will be finished in time for Navy's home opener against Georgia Southern on Sept. 11.

Gators Approve $96.4 Million Budget for Next Year

Mon, Jun 28, 2010

The Florida Gators are budgeting for success with a budget of $96.4 million for the 2010-11 school year. The University Athletic Association approved the budget with an increase of 6.3 percent, or $5.7 million, from last year.

Virginia Renews Paciolan

Sat, Jun 26, 2010

Paciolan and University of Virginia has renewed its long-term partnership to continue the use of several innovative product offerings. "Paciolan continues to create solid fundraising and ticketing solutions that deliver measurable results across the board," said Dirk Katstra, executive director, Virginia Athletics Foundation. "

New Ticket Policy at KU

Fri, Jun 25, 2010

Kansas has responded to the ticket scandal by revising the manner in which the ticket allocation system is administered. The oversight now includes the use of a forensic auditor and the implementation of a fraud hotline according to Mara Rose Williams of the Kansas City Star. The revamped program could be eventually become a model for other programs.

PAC 10's New TV Deal Not Really Helped By Colorado and Utah

Wed, Jun 23, 2010

When the PAC 10 concludes a new television deal in the next year the revenue will be significantly higher than it currently is, but the addition of two small market teams will not be the driving force.

Cash Shortages Confront Athletic Programs

Tue, Jun 22, 2010

George Hostetter and Daniel Lyght of the Fresno Bee review the increasingly difficult budget challenges faced by Fresno State's athletic department caused by stagnant revenue and increasing expenses despite belt tightening efforts.

Extra Benefits and Taxes: Uncle Sam Looks for His Share

Tue, Jun 22, 2010

The IRS may have the answer to controlling extra benefits. Foxnews.com is reporting that the IRS may want its share of the "income"/ $300,000 in extra benefits allegedly given to Reggie Bush.

Pastilong Leaving WVU with a Surplus

Mon, Jun 21, 2010

As Ed Pastilong's tenure as AD at West Virginia comes to a close, he is proud to be leaving new AD Oliver Luck with a $4 million surplus from this past fiscal year.

The Revenue Battle: TV vs. Tickets

Mon, Jun 21, 2010

David Climer of the Tennessean comments on the possible adverse impact of increased television exposure and revenue from conference TV deals on ticket sales and related donations.

Throw Out the Binders -- Playbooks Are Going High Tech

Thu, Jun 17, 2010

A Lincoln, Nebraska software company is carving a niche for itself in the design and sale of computerized football playbooks to Division I schools and professional teams according to Matt Olberding of the Lincoln Journal Star.