Athletic programs across the country are planning for an uncertain economic future due to the shutdown of the economy due to the coronavirus.
“I don’t know how we could imagine we would be immune to any financial impact,” Colorado State athletic director Joe Parker told The Denver Post. “We’ll have to figure out ways to make adjustments and try to manage some positive financial outcomes.”
The challenge for CSU and the Mountain West to stay afloat, in comparison to their major conference counterparts, is more difficult due to much smaller budgets.
The University of Colorado athletic department generated $89.