President Dr. John W. Wells | Emory & Henry College
President Dr. John W. Wells | Emory & Henry College
This translates to roughly 20.7% of all spending for sports teams at the Emory & Henry College, the only institution in the county during the 2023 season.
The average sports expenses at Washington County have grown 360% since 2010.
College football is one of the biggest sports in the U.S., with some college teams eclipsing NFL teams in terms of attendance and profit.
In 2022, after a decades-long fight, student athletes nationwide gained the right to profit from their names, likenesses, and images as a result of a flurry of new state laws and an NCAA policy change.
Men's Football Team's Expenditures in Washington County in Last 5 Years
| Year | Football Team's Expenditures | % from grand total sport team expenditures |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,576,952 | 20.7% |
| 2022 | $863,415 | 16.6% |
| 2021 | $497,091 | 17.9% |
| 2020 | $548,345 | 17.5% |
| 2019 | $559,665 | 17.1% |
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