A sampling of spending per scholarship football player:
Minnesota:$107,636 per player in 2005;$199,826 in 2011
Ohio State: $298,971in 2005; $456,023 in 2011
Michigan: $116,205in 2005; $273,863 in 2011
Wisconsin:$258,753 in 2005;$278,387 in 2011
Alabama: $175,010in 2005; $342,020 in 2011
Texas:$154,547in 2005; $261,728 in 2011
Oregon:$87,606in 2005; $197,434 in 2011
Florida State:$135,501in 2005; $222,498 in 2011
Big Ten median: $151,038 in 2005; $210,787 in 2011
Southeast Conference median:$130,873 in 2005; $259,251 in 2011
Pacific-12 median:$118,930in 2005; $181,498 in 2011
Source: Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More From Star Tribune
More From Sports
Sports
Athletes tied to Iowa gambling sting seek damages in civil lawsuit against state and investigators
Attorneys for more than two dozen Iowa and Iowa State athletes who were ensnared in a state gambling sting filed a civil lawsuit Friday seeking unspecified monetary damages from the state and its public safety and criminal investigation agencies for violating the athletes' rights and smearing their reputations.
Sports
MLB presence in Mexico goes beyond just hosting another regular-season series
When the Houston Astros take on the Colorado Rockies this weekend, it will be the seventh regular-season series played in Mexico. Major League Baseball's presence in the country, however, goes far beyond that.
Sports
Several defensive playmakers are available in Round 2 of the NFL draft after historic offensive run
The unprecedented run on quarterbacks, wide receivers and pass protectors in the NFL draft 's opening round pushed plenty of standout defenders down the board and allowed some of the top teams to select players who normally wouldn't fall to them.
Sports
Giannis Antetokounmpo ruled out of third game in Bucks-Pacers playoff series
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out of Game 3 of the NBA playoff series against the Indiana Pacers.
Sports
James, Lakers facing elimination Saturday. Magic, Pelicans and Heat seek home wins
Nikola Jokic moved LeBron James out of the way as they battled for a rebound, grabbed the ball, got fouled and scored off the putback.