Sheahon Zenger was introduced as KU's new athletic director in January 2011. Under former athletic director Lew Perkins, the department's budget increased from $27.2 million in 2003 (10th in the conference) to currently over $50 million thanks in large part to money raised from a new priority seating policy at Allen Fieldhouse, a new $26.67 million eight-year contract with Adidas replacing an existing contract with Nike, and a new $40.2 million seven-year contract with ESPN Regional Television. The additional funds brought improvements to the university, including:
Sheahon Zenger was introduced as KU 's new athletic director in January 2011 . Under former athletic director Lew Perkins , the department 's budget increased from $ 27.2 million in 2003 ( 10th in the conference ) to currently over $ 50 million thanks in large part to money raised from a new priority seating policy at Allen Fieldhouse , a new $ 26.67 million eight - year contract with Adidas replacing an existing contract with Nike , and a new $ 40.2 million seven - year contract with ESPN Regional Television . The additional funds brought improvements to the university , including :
Who is in charge of all sports teams at KU?
Who is in charge of all sports teams at KU ?
Sheahon Zenger
Sheahon Zenger