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Jim McElwain’s buyout from Florida was negotiated to $7.5 million. [Times]
Florida Gators have spent more on football buyouts than anyone, study shows
Florida spent almost $25 million on football and basketball buyouts over the past 15 years, according to research by AthleticDirectorU.
Mar. 30• Gators
NCAA awards extra year to spring student-athletes
The USF softball team, led by interim coach Jess Moore (center), was 16-9 when its season was halted by mounting concerns over the coronavirus. [DIRK SHADD | Times]
The concerns over COVID-19 essentially wiped out the entire spring sports season.
Mar. 30• USF Bulls
Losing big sports events cost Tampa Bay some $360 million in economic impact
Jon Jenney sits alone while working in the VIP area overlooking pit lane during the opening day of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. The event was canceled. [DIRK SHADD | Times]
The cancelations were announced in early March just as the coronavirus spread: No WrestleMania, March Madness, Grand Prix or Valspar Championship.
Mar. 27• Health
With the Summer Olympics postponed, could football be next?
Will college football, which draws huge crowds (especially in this state), be impacted by the current pandemic? Week 0 of the college season is slated for Aug. 29. [Times]
Given the cascading coronavirus cancellations, it’s not a stretch to think that football could follow.
Mar. 24• Sports

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