It may have been jarring for most people to hear LSU athletics has a $26 million deficit.
But it wasn't surprising to sports economists. Nor do they necessarily think it's a catastrophe. As one put it, "Every time I order pizza, I'm running a deficit."
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How shocking is LSU athletics’ projected $26 million deficit? We asked economists what it means.
LSU president Wade Rousse revealed a $26M deficit for the school’s athletic department. We had economists put that figure into perspective.