LSU may have found a unique and innovative way of pitting it's powerhouse football team against the state financial budget crunch that has hit the school in recent years. The LSU Board of Supervisors will considered a policy to tie the financial success of the athletic department to the school's academic mission, a process believed to be unique in major college sports. The LSU Athletics Fund Transfer Policy would formalize an annual transfer of $7.2 million from the Athletic Department to other components of LSU for use in supporting LSU's academic, research, public service and other missions. In addition, it would establish a revenue sharing component that could provide additional funds to the university's mission and ensure that all facets of LSU share in the success of the athletics program.
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