NCAA News Archive - 2002

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News Digest

Sep 2, 2002 12:04:37 PM

The NCAA News

Calendar

September 8-10	Division II Nominating Committee	Indianapolis

September 11-13	Division I Academics/Eligibility/Compliance Cabinet	Indianapolis

September 13	Division III Initiatives Task Force	Indianapolis

September 15-18	Division II Championships Committee	Indianapolis

RESEARCH

Study shows fewer programs profiting from college athletics

The 2001 version of "Revenues and Expenses of Divisions I and II Intercollegiate Athletics Programs" reveals that 40 Division I-A programs showed revenues over expenses in 2001, compared to 48 in the 1999 study. However, the average profit for those 40 institutions grew substantially, increasing from $3.8 million in 1999 to $5.3 million in 2001.

The number of Division I-A programs operating at a deficit increased from 56 programs in 1999 to 74 in 2001. The average deficit for I-A institutions operating at a loss increased from $3.3 million in 1999 to $3.8 million in 2001.

CONTACT: Todd Petr

FOOTBALL

CAA records to count postseason football statistics

The NCAA statistics staff will include postseason football statistics as part of teams' regular-season totals, effective this year. That includes postseason bowl games in Division I-A and playoff results in Divisions I-AA, II and III. Since college football statistics compilations began in 1937, postseason competition never has been part of individual and team football statistics. However, all other sports for which statistics are compiled include postseason play.