Also, where exactly does the funding for sports at major Universities come from? I'm not totally sure (so please correct me if I'm wrong), but here are my best

Also, where exactly does the funding for sports at major Universities come from? I'm not totally sure (so please correct me if I'm wrong), but here are my best guesses: - Money for sports complexes, stadiums, etc. mostly comes from donors who want to help make their alma mater more competitive and/or get something named after themselves. - Conferences and the NCAA pay schools with money from sponsorships, TV contacts, etc. - Schools are willing to spend some money on sports because it brings exposure to schools. For example, I'd be willing to bet that Butler's applicant pool is much larger next year due to their recent success in the NCAA tournament.