Saturday, June 23, 2012

Florida Gators start to feel pinch of tight economy - Antonya English, Tampa Bay Times

For the third consecutive year, the University of Florida Athletic Association will donate $6 million to the university, but there are signs the nation's economic problems could be affecting the Gators, too. During its annual June budget meeting on Tuesday, the UAA's Board of Directors authorized the use of $500,000 from budget reserves to help fulfill the donation. And the Gators are in the midst of an aggressive marketing campaign designed to raise awareness of still-

http://www.tampabay.com/sports/college/florida-gators-start-to-feel-pinch-of-tight-economy/1234999