re: LSU Athletic Dept bleeding $

Does anyone realize or take into account how much money is indirectly generated by LSU athletics. What the athletic department spends vs what it takes in doesn’t matter. They’ll write it off as an expense.

Consider the effects on admission, enrollment, text book , fees. Etc.

Consider how much revenue is generated in sales for tourism, hotel accommodation, restaurant and grocery stores, Merchandise etc etc etc. trust me the state is perfectly ok with being over budget considering how much lsu sports help drive the economy.