With an annual budget that ranks 11th out of the 12-school Mountain West, the Wolf Pack has to be wise with how it spends every dollar it creates.
It’s been a difficult task.
The Wolf Pack’s revenue has increased a little over the years, but its expenses have grown at a more rapid rate. In just the last four fiscal years, the Wolf Pack’s staff compensation has gone up $2.5 million and its obligation to student-athletes via scholarships, room, board, books and stipends is up nearly $1.5 million in the same time span. And those are just the two largest line items.