McKenzie Milton – Noteworthy
A just-released financial document confirms what UCF football fans may have already suspected: 2017’s perfect season meant big money for the Knights’ athletics association. The UCF Athletics Association posted $62 million in revenue, a 10 percent jump from the prior year, according to the financial form the school submits annually to the NCAA. The form was released Thursday in response to a request by the Orlando Sentinel. Increased ticket sales and higher bowl game payouts made up a big portion of the higher revenue. The Knights sold $5.6 million in tickets during the financial year that started in June 2017 and ended in June 2018, a jump from $4.4 million the year before. Football drove most of those sales, bringing in $4.6 million. “We’re hopeful that by following that up in 2018 with another great season, that trend will continue in 2019,” said Andy Seeley, associate athletics director. “We’re very happy with where we’re at with new ticket sales as well as renewals.” – The Orlando Sentinel
