Ross Bjork quick hits…
Enrollment is up again. Will set another student population record. Alumni membership is up, as is student applications.
Athletic budget is $96 million this year. It was $57 million in 2011.
We are excited to announce extension of Nike contract for 12 years. Previous agreement was $1.9 million in product. New contract more than doubles the allotment. Also eliminates any necessary cash spending with Nike.
In 2015-2016, Ole Miss will spend $78,000 per student athlete.
2.90 GPA last year for student athletes — best in school history
Jan. 7, 2016 is date of opening for new arena
Steak and Shake and Raising Canes will be restaurants in arena. Also there will be a technology hub in the lobby. “Connected in a very unique way. Details later.”
New arena will have largest center-hung video board in college basketball. Will be four screens 12x22
New video boards for baseball and softball this year
Soccer will have video board for next season, as will track and field.
Added 30 suites and 700 club seats to south end zone. More concession and restroom, as well.
Three new video boards in VHS for 2016. Along with new lights and sound system.
VHS will return to natural grass for 2016 season. That means no Grove Bowl because of the stadium turf replacement. One of the practice fields will be turf.
Enrollment is up again. Will set another student population record. Alumni membership is up, as is student applications.
Athletic budget is $96 million this year. It was $57 million in 2011.
We are excited to announce extension of Nike contract for 12 years. Previous agreement was $1.9 million in product. New contract more than doubles the allotment. Also eliminates any necessary cash spending with Nike.
In 2015-2016, Ole Miss will spend $78,000 per student athlete.
2.90 GPA last year for student athletes — best in school history
Jan. 7, 2016 is date of opening for new arena
Steak and Shake and Raising Canes will be restaurants in arena. Also there will be a technology hub in the lobby. “Connected in a very unique way. Details later.”
New arena will have largest center-hung video board in college basketball. Will be four screens 12x22
New video boards for baseball and softball this year
Soccer will have video board for next season, as will track and field.
Added 30 suites and 700 club seats to south end zone. More concession and restroom, as well.
Three new video boards in VHS for 2016. Along with new lights and sound system.
VHS will return to natural grass for 2016 season. That means no Grove Bowl because of the stadium turf replacement. One of the practice fields will be turf.
