Athletics Staff Cuts

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The University of Louisiana Athletic Department is facing one of its most challenging financial years in recent memory. Staffing and programs have been reduced as the university works to close a broader budget gap.

Athletic Director Bryan Maggard said the department began trimming expenses early, even before campus directives were issued

The department’s reductions come amid a university-wide financial crisis. Interim President Ramesh Kolluru told faculty and staff last fall that the university had cut millions from a $50 million total deficit through spending freezes, position eliminations, and contract cancellations. Departments were then asked to reduce spending by 10% to help close a remaining $10.5 million gap. Athletics, like other departments, has felt the impact.

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[fanof71]

He’s just now started to look at other revenue streams? You bull ____’n me… typical UL administration. Just call your counterparts at App State, they know how to profit from concerts (60k attendance for Luke Combs) and public/private initiatives…

[Turbine]

"We’re starting to hone in on what it might look like to have concerts on Cajun Field,”

I've suggested adding a second tunnel for this and other purposes for over a decade.

[Turbine]

Game Day operations should be run by Hospitality Management and those seeking degrees in that department.

A culinary school should be opened with product for sale on game day.

Every game a different food festival.

Shrink the staff even more.