Gator Athletics giving UF Academics $6 million in financial support this year

<p>By Nathan Crabbe</p>

<p>In a nod to tough economic times, the University of Florida's Athletic Association is cutting discretionary spending and giving more money back to the university as a whole.</p>

<p>Athletics</a> giving $6M from budget back to UF | Gainesville.com | The Gainesville Sun | Gainesville, FL</p>

<p>Since 1990 the University Athletic Association has given the University of Florida about $48 million dollars to support educational programs (not counting the $6 million UF gets this year).</p>

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<p>… and Brian from FIU wanted to do away with all the athletic programs! What an idiot.</p>

<p>I bet they end up making him Dean or Associate Dean.</p>