I admit that I am no expert on university finances, but I have to question this assertion. We always hear that the athletic department makes all this money and is supporting academics, but is it really? Are there any specific instances where you see the athletic department giving scholarships out to, say, math majors? I think most of the 'support' athletic departments claim they give to the universities is self-serving, like paying tutors for their players etc. Again, not claiming to be an expert, but this is one of those things that I hear all the time (not just for UNL) without any examples to show that the athletics really support the university in any way other than athletics.