Playing in the Red

Playing in the Red

1. As a former collegiate coach, the topic of finances for big time football programs has always been of interest. Please read a 2015 article from The Washington Post titled, Playing in the Red.
In regards to the programs that are revenue generating, and operating essentially with an auxiliary budget, what are your thoughts on their financial success? For the majority that run a deficit, what case are they making to continue this trend? Think of this as a budget request each year that continues to be approved. Finally, whose responsibility is it for the financial loss? (i.e. coaches, athletic director, CFO, president)