Harper College ends its football program - Eric Peterson, Daily Herald

Operating the program next year, school officials said, was projected to cost the college about $353,338. That money now will be returned to the college’s general fund and has not yet been earmarked for any other program or project, spokesman Phil Burdick said. While budget issues and scheduling difficulties played a role in the college’s decision, residency of the players also was a growing concern, according to a Harper statement. Over the past six years, more than 90 percent of Harper’s football players came from outside the district, creating significant challenges for student-athletes.