Varsity, Inc.: The Business of College Sports
Season 11 Episode 1101 | 58m 20sVideo has Closed Captions
How big a business is college sports in Louisiana?
The college sports industry generates $11 billion in annual revenues. Yet, of Louisiana's 11 public universities with Division 1 sports programs, only one operates without support from taxpayers. A new NCAA proposal giving partial autonomy to the larger athletic conferences will likely increase the operating costs of all college sports programs.
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Louisiana Public Square is a local public television program presented by LPB
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Varsity, Inc.: The Business of College Sports
Season 11 Episode 1101 | 58m 20sVideo has Closed Captions
The college sports industry generates $11 billion in annual revenues. Yet, of Louisiana's 11 public universities with Division 1 sports programs, only one operates without support from taxpayers. A new NCAA proposal giving partial autonomy to the larger athletic conferences will likely increase the operating costs of all college sports programs.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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Louisiana Public Square is a local public television program presented by LPB
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