Marty Martin j, President | Drake University
Marty Martin j, President | Drake University
Meanwhile, men's football teams received $3,649,399.
The average sports expenses at Polk County have grown 89.9% 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 | $3,649,399 | 11.1% |
| 2022 | $3,893,364 | 12.1% |
| 2021 | $3,228,505 | 11.4% |
| 2020 | $3,613,383 | 12.9% |
| 2019 | $3,163,220 | 11.6% |
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