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UNC's New Money Plan: Football Gets the Biggest Share
USA, Chapel HillSat Aug 16 2025
Revenue Distribution
- Total Funds Available: $20.5 million
- Football: 65% ($13 million)
- Men's Basketball: 35% ($7 million)
- Other Sports (Baseball, Women's Basketball, etc.): $250,000 each
Revenue-Based Allocation
- Football and Men's Basketball: Primary revenue generators
- Revenue Share Drop: From 71% to 60.2% in recent years
- Expected Revenue Increase: With Bill Belichick coaching football
Women's Basketball Success
- Coach Courtney Banghart: Raised over $1 million for the team
- Competitive with Top Programs Nationwide
Athletic Budget and Scholarships
- Current Budget: $150 million
- Planned Increase: $30 million next year
- Scholarships: Supports 530 student-athletes (330 full rides)
Comparison with Other Schools
- Wyoming's Budget: $2.5 million
- UNC's Commitment: Supports all sports teams equitably
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How does the 65% allocation to football at UNC align with the revenue generated by the program compared to other sports?
What are the potential implications of allocating 65% of the budget to football on the development of other sports at UNC?
How might the current budget allocation affect the recruitment and retention of athletes in non-revenue sports?
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