Coach Prime just got paid at CO, but the interesting part is how the ESPN article sites the economic impact of Coach Prime and the success of the football program on the university and the city. Prime example of how Lyons is right!
“The university cited Sanders' impact on the school and its community, noting that applications have increased 20% from a year ago to over 67,000, including an 18% increase in applications from out of state. According to the school, applications from prospective students who identify as Black/African American increased 50.5%, and applications from prospective students who identify as non-white increased 29.3%.
Colorado also sold out all but two home games last fall, marking the first time the Buffs have sold out four or more games in back-to-back seasons since 1995-96. This past season, home football games generated a combined $93.9 million in direct economic impact to the city of Boulder and $146.5 million in total regional economic impact, according to the university.”
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“The university cited Sanders' impact on the school and its community, noting that applications have increased 20% from a year ago to over 67,000, including an 18% increase in applications from out of state. According to the school, applications from prospective students who identify as Black/African American increased 50.5%, and applications from prospective students who identify as non-white increased 29.3%.
Colorado also sold out all but two home games last fall, marking the first time the Buffs have sold out four or more games in back-to-back seasons since 1995-96. This past season, home football games generated a combined $93.9 million in direct economic impact to the city of Boulder and $146.5 million in total regional economic impact, according to the university.”
Prime Deal: Sanders lands $54M Buffs extension
Colorado and coach Deion Sanders have agreed to a five-year, $54 million contract extension, according to a copy of the contract obtained by ESPN on Friday.
