The AthleticDirectorU Athletic Department Power Index, powered by Athlete Viewpoint, continues with a look at Summit League. The Athletic Department Power Index will evaluate the desirability of Athletic Director jobs in every Division I conference across the country. It’s imperative to note the Athletic Department Power Index is not intended or developed to analyze the

A review of athletic department staff directories provides an indication of the importance of revenue generation to the college sport enterprise, with job titles related to business development, annual giving, donor relations, partnerships, licensing, revenue management, strategic marketing, ticket sales, premium seating, client services, and sponsorship. One generally accepted (if not expected) revenue source for

A recent study in the Antitrust Bulletin estimated that from 2005-2019 Black athletes in football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball at the Power 5 level have lost approximately $17-$21 billion in compensation ($1.2-$1.4 billion per year). These athletes, until recent changes, were not able to benefit from their name, image, and likeness and athletic departments