On Saturday, in their long running tradition of early season BCS gerrymandering, the Buckeyes will face and most likely defeat a completely outspent opponent. This year’s lucky punching bag is Navy. Over 100,000 fans will line the Horseshoe in order to witness their gladiators stomp the skinny Christians into a bloody pulp.
Let’s run the numbers:
|
Statistic |
Ohio State Buckeyes |
Navy |
|
Estimated 2009 Athletic Program Budget |
$110,000,000 |
$24,000,000 |
|
Estimated Head Coach’s Salary |
$2,800,000 |
$750,000 |
|
Estimated University President’s Salary |
$775,000 |
$200,000 |
|
Average Teaching Faculty Salary |
$130,000 |
$150,000 |
|
Starting Lineup Avg. Salary 1 Year after graduation |
$770,000 |
$38,500 |
|
Est. Average Student Debt Starting Lineup *Based on the 5 years military service each midshipman must serve. |
$0.00 |
$89,000 |
|
Est. Average Student Debt for All Students *Based on the 5 years military service each midshipman must serve. |
$17,700 |
$89,000 |
|
Estimated number of convicted felons from starting lineup in 5 years |
4 |
0 |
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© 2009 by Rodney Gleghorn. All rights reserved.
3 Comments
September 2, 2009 at 10:56 pm
To be fair, the Buckeyes have never dropped napalm on anyone.
September 3, 2009 at 2:01 am
Yes, but if they wanted to (against Michigan most likely)…they can damn sure afford it!
September 6, 2009 at 11:12 am
Poor buckeyes. Did the season’s first sacrificial lamb almost eat the lion? Don’t worry…daddy Tressel will find you a smaller fish to fry come next year.