The first graph shows the amount of spending per athlete(blue) compared to the amount of spending per student(red) at a university. The data is from the KCIA and clearly shows that there is a significant difference in the amount of spending per student vs athlete. Universities are spending around 6-7 times more on athletes compared to students over the span of 4 years from 2005-2008. The numbers continue to increase as the years go on.
This second graph shows the significant difference in salaries for 6 academic positions, including the University President/CEO, compared to Football coaches. Football coaches are making around 3 times more than the University President/CEO's and even more than deans and teachers. This clearly shows that a university invests more into and values its athletics over its academics.
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