John Anthony “Tony” Floyd, J.D., President | Mars Hill University
John Anthony “Tony” Floyd, J.D., President | Mars Hill University
This translates to roughly 20.9% of all spending for sports teams at the Mars Hill University, the only institution in the county during the 2023 season.
The average sports expenses at Madison County have grown 127.2% 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 Madison County in Last 5 Years
| Year | Football Team's Expenditures | % from grand total sport team expenditures |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,651,354 | 20.9% |
| 2022 | $1,483,095 | 21.6% |
| 2021 | $1,374,541 | 23.4% |
| 2020 | $1,313,078 | 24% |
| 2019 | $1,202,964 | 24.6% |
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