William S. Wainwright, Ph.D. President | Southeastern Louisiana University
William S. Wainwright, Ph.D. President | Southeastern Louisiana University
This translates to roughly 27.1% of all spending for sports teams at the Southeastern Louisiana University, the only institution in the county during the 2023 season.
The average sports expenses at Tangipahoa Parish have grown 109.9% 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.
Men's Football Team's Expenditures in Tangipahoa Parish in Last 5 Years
| Year | Football Team's Expenditures | % from grand total sport team expenditures |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,264,104 | 27.1% |
| 2022 | $4,000,069 | 27.2% |
| 2021 | $3,500,193 | 27.1% |
| 2020 | $3,983,228 | 27.8% |
| 2019 | $3,710,288 | 26.7% |
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