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Tell me why we "can't afford" the buyout

Downtown Knight

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When UCF hired Gus Malzahn before the 2021 season, we were making around $8M in revenue share from the AAC. Total UCFAA revenue for FY ended 6/30/22 was $69M.

In FYs ended 6/30/24 and 6/30/25, we got a half share of Big 12 revenue, or about $20M per year. Total revenue budget for FY ended 6/30/25 is $97M.....up 40% in three years.

For FY ended 6/30/26, our full B12 rev share should grow to around $41M. Total UCFAA budget should be around $120M.....up 73% in four years.

Yes, the House settlement for profit sharing will be an added expense (maximum is $20.5M for year 1, I believe)....

Yes, salaries and expenses have grown....

Yes, we have ambitious plans to improve facilities....

But, you can't tell me we can't find $12M paid out now through 2028 to change the downward trajectory of this program.
 
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