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Analyzing Student Perceptions Of Starting A New Football Program At A University, Zachary Ringlein
Analyzing Student Perceptions Of Starting A New Football Program At A University, Zachary Ringlein
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Background: Student support is a critical factor that colleges and universities must consider when determining whether to add a football team to the athletic program. The student body is a large population that may attend games, purchase merchandise, attend athletic social events, tailgates, pep rallies, and homecoming, and join student oriented athletic fan clubs. Understanding the level of student support is important for prospective football programs
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions of current students on beginning a college football program.
Methods: Current college students at a public university in the southeastern …