Dr. Jesse Peters President | Western Oregon University
Dr. Jesse Peters President | Western Oregon University
Meanwhile, men's the women's football team received $1,654,856.
The average sports expenses at Polk County have grown 83.6% 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 Polk County in Last 5 Years
| Year | Football Team's Expenditures | % from grand total sport team expenditures |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,654,856 | 21.9% |
| 2022 | $1,068,315 | 23.2% |
| 2021 | $0 | 0% |
| 2020 | $1,215,116 | 20% |
| 2019 | $1,591,541 | 26.7% |
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