Jeremy L. Moreland President | William Woods University
Jeremy L. Moreland President | William Woods University
This translates to roughly 5.8% of all spending for sports teams at the two universities in the county during the 2023 season.
The average sports expenses at Callaway County have grown 44.5% 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.
Men's Football Team's Expenditures in Callaway County in Last 5 Years
| Year | Football Team's Expenditures | % from grand total sport team expenditures |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $351,584 | 5.8% |
| 2022 | $296,301 | 5.2% |
| 2021 | $228,555 | 4.2% |
| 2020 | $231,855 | 4% |
| 2019 | $202,305 | 2.6% |
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