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Florida athletic budget tops $89 million (AP)

 
Florida's athletic budget proved to be recession proof, increasing $5.9 million for 2009-10. The budget, passed Monday, will total more than $89 million despite a 10 percent cut in nearly every sport. Football and men's basketball saw budget increases. Though the budget increased, the school's athletic department -- the University Athletic Association -- actually cut $2.9 million from... (link)

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