A lot of money in the SEC.
In today’s world of college athletics it is all about the money. Especially with revenue sharing now in the picture, schools are trying to figure out how they can continue to compete for championships across multiple sports without crippling the rest of them. It is a fine line that athletic departments are now having to walk. That is why the SEC and the Big Ten have really separated themselves in relation to the rest of the conferences… big time money.
That was confirmed on Thursday, when the report came out where it shows that the SEC distributed $1.03 billion to the Universities in the conference. It averaged out to around $72.4 million per school.
SEC Commissioner, Greg Sankey, had this to say about the distributions;
“The SEC’s annual revenue sharing allows member universities to support elite athletics programs, including sustained and meaningful investment in women’s and Olympic sports that enhances opportunities and strengthens resources, while advancing the academic and athletic aspirations of thousands of student-athletes,” Sankey said. “As college athletics continues to undergo significant change, SEC universities are well positioned to deliver new financial benefits for student-athletes while continuing to offer a transformative, life-changing college experience, including debt-free education and comprehensive support in coaching, training, academics, healthcare, mental wellness, nutrition, life skills, and post-eligibility medical coverage.”
For Kentucky, you have to love seeing these numbers as they look to position themselves as a school that can be successful across the board. With the football team on the rise, women’s basketball boasting a top-25 roster once again, baseball being picked to make a deep run once again, and we can’t forget the draw men’s basketball will always bring here in the Bluegrass, and the BBN should be excited about the positioning the Cats have going forward.
Category: General Sports
