Skyhawk
April 1st, 2007, 07:44 AM
Last year, UTM football spent about $100,000 renovating the practice field and putting a new sound system in the stadium. Field turf will be installed in the stadium in time for the 2008 season at a cost of $800,000.
Also, there is a pending student vote to raise activity fees which would generate an extra $600,000 dollars a year total for all athletics which raise operating budgets and be used for recruiting and facilities.
Martin made a commitment in 2003 to fund scholarships at a competitive level and spend money on a new locker room facility and it paid off with better results on the field. They were about 15 years behind the times, but I think they finally realize that you have invest money to put a solid product out there.
Also, there is a pending student vote to raise activity fees which would generate an extra $600,000 dollars a year total for all athletics which raise operating budgets and be used for recruiting and facilities.
Martin made a commitment in 2003 to fund scholarships at a competitive level and spend money on a new locker room facility and it paid off with better results on the field. They were about 15 years behind the times, but I think they finally realize that you have invest money to put a solid product out there.