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>(don't start the "they make more revenue than their salaries" thing. Government is not a business) Governments may not be, but universities most definitely ar
by HideousKojima 5y ago
>(don't start the "they make more revenue than their salaries" thing. Government is not a business)
Governments may not be, but universities most definitely are. Unless/until we move over to a system of 100% tax-funded universities sports teams are an important source of revenue for them.
- dpark 5y agoI thought so too but apparently only a select few universities have profitable sports programs. For most universities it’s a cost.
- Cederfjard 5y agoIsn’t it basically PR to attract students, who in turn will pay very expensive tuition (often backed by student loans, and guaranteed by the government to boot, meaning it can be cranked up really high)?
- dpark 5y agoThat’s a great point. It could be seen that way. Though it’s certainly not how it’s usually explained, and I don’t think most people would see that as a satisfying answer. “Sports are profitable because they allow us to charge you more” just doesn’t have the same ring.