USAToday reports that spending on aid to college athletes is up 9% from last year, spending on coaching staffs increased 5%. Texas-Austin and Texas A&M alone spent nearly $.3 billion last year on intercollegiate athletics.
NEWS BRIEFS: Data Released On Athletics Spending At Division 1 Public Universities
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