Football is a moneymaker for many universities; A season at Alabama or Michigan produces millions of dollars for the school.

At most schools that money stays within the athletic department. The general student population doesn't see any of it. Some years ago the U of Iowa athletic dept gave some $ to the general fund and it was reported as being a very unusual step.

I am not anti-sports by any stretch but the amount of money and attention paid at all levels seems out of all proportion the what I think it ought to be.