- That budget, which totals $38,925,985, was approved earlier this week by the Athletics Committee of the Marshall University Board of Governors. The full Board of Governors also approved the budget.
- Under new NCAA standards, all Marshall athletes will have their schooling paid by either scholarships or tuition waivers. There are 416 athletes across Marshall’s teams. Spears gave an example to the Athletic Committee as to how football athletes will be supported under the expected new NCAA model. Marshall will have 105 players on its football roster — 85 scholarship players and 20 players receiving tuition waivers that are provided by the university.
- Spears and Broughton also confirmed news of previously announced improvements, including the construction of a deck on the south side of the Shewey Athletic Center at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. The deck, which will be a new premium seating area for fans, is expected to see construction start as soon as next week. The price tag for the work is $1.8 million.
- Spears said other projects taking place this year include creation of new suites at the Cam Henderson Center as well as installation of a new playing floor for Herd basketball programs.
Marshall athletics budget approved for upcoming fiscal year - WV MetroNews
The budget totals $38,925,985 and was approved by Marshall's Board of Governors. The athletic department continues to look into outside revenue sources, such as hosting concerts.
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