Yeah, did a little internet research. JMU spent 68 million on athletics in 2023. Of that, 53.3 Million was subsidized by student fees, the highest in the country for any school. ODU by chance was second highest in fees used to subsidize athletics. Several articles mentioned with Va state legislature looking into this funding and its effect on the students cost of tuition and attending schools. I look for this to be changed in the future.
Frankly, I am glad Marshall doesn't soak the students like this to foot most of the bill for athletics. Students would drop like flies if they did.