Editor’s note: This is the first part of a two-part series examining the 2015-16 finances of public Division I and II NCAA universities across Utah.
SALT LAKE CITY — As National Signing Day produced an excitement with four-star football recruits and a major hoops verbal commitment, several fans took to Twitter to express their appreciation with Utah’s Pac-12 affiliation.
“#Pac12isWorking” became a popular hashtag for the day. Add the recruiting to growing success on the playing field, it’s no question that Utah fans are happy with the Pac-12.
Aside from athletics, there’s a belief within the institution that the conference connection yields benefits in the classroom too.