Sponsorship's for college players

BGross - My son's JUCO did something similar. They have each player raise a certain amount of money as sponsors for a "100 inning" game. How this game is played, I have no idea. It's done after their fall season is over. Anyway, each player had to raise the money - could be met by one sponsor or take 30 - however many to get to the dollar figure. I think some smaller schools rely on fundraising as much as some HS do. Pays for some of the "extras" such as Florida trip perhaps or extra clothing, etc.

BTW, it was very easy for him to raise the money. People were more than happy to pledge and help out.

I don't think it is uncommon. We got a request last year and again this year from a former teammate of my son's who is at a D2 in WVa.

Thanks for the reply....the school my son goes to is a D1 in the Big East Conference. The school is anything but small, and does fund all 11.7 scholarships. I just find it funny that a school of its size needs to raise funds in this manner.

BGross,
I may be way off base but knowing the teams in the Big East I too find it a little unusual that schools of that caliber would need to raise money in this manner. Could it be this money doesn't need to be accounted for and can be spent as the coach sees fit without creating a paper trail?
Fungo

Fungo: You mean like the 60 million in Louisiana that FEMA dumped in there a while ago? Now those officials that allegedly absconded with the dough will be swimming in gumbo.

BGross,
I agree with Fungo, this sounds way off base and not too kosher either.