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Has there been any information shared on how much Indian raised via Mark Cuban and others to go from last to first?  Yes, admissions are dramatically different, but would be an excellent comp on what it takes to make that kind of turn around.  Cignetti's contract is known, but not sure what they raised and spent on the players, staff, etc...

However, having a billionaire around sure helps, and Indiana does in 1981 graduate Mark Cuban. Cuban has donated to his alma mater before, whether it's the $5 million gift to create a sports media and technology center or $6 million to IU's club rugby team. 

But he had never donated directly to IU athletics until that Friday night in South Bend last December. 

"I gave some to sports this year for the first time ever," Cuban told CBS Sports. "Typically, I was the exact opposite. I'm not a fan of anything that I believe raises tuition in the least bit. But after getting to talk to Cig and seeing what was going on, they kinda talked me into it. 

Cuban declined to say how much he donated, but did say it was "a big number," and he didn't specify where the donation should go within the athletic department. Cuban has a close relationship with athletic director Scott Dolson, as he did Dolson's predecessor Fred Glass, but it was the kinship with Cignetti that pushed him to give. They originally met at a fundraiser for the singer John Mellencamp. There, they figured out both were born in the same Pittsburgh area hospital and are only three years apart in age. 

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It will come as little surprise that a prestige program like Miami spent more than relative newcomer Indiana on its roster this season, but both football programs hit the $20 million mark in player spending.

According to comprehensive estimates from NIL-NCAA, Miami's total roster cost this season was $24.4 million, while Indiana spent $21.1 million.

College football NIL spending is not public information, and even well-informed estimates can vary. On3's Pete Nakos reported that Miami's player spending could be closer to $30 million, while Cignetti confirmed to CBS Sports that his team's "pot of gold" does not eclipse $25 million.

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/miami-...D4DIsSUEc2

[82lsju]

Has there been any information shared on how much Indian raised via Mark Cuban and others to go from last to first?  Yes, admissions are dramatically different, but would be an excellent comp on what it takes to make that kind of turn around.  Cignetti's contract is known, but not sure what they raised and spent on the players, staff, etc...

However, having a billionaire around sure helps, and Indiana does in 1981 graduate Mark Cuban. Cuban has donated to his alma mater before, whether it's the $5 million gift to create a sports media and technology center or $6 million to IU's club rugby team. 

But he had never donated directly to IU athletics until that Friday night in South Bend last December. 

"I gave some to sports this year for the first time ever," Cuban told CBS Sports. "Typically, I was the exact opposite. I'm not a fan of anything that I believe raises tuition in the least bit. But after getting to talk to Cig and seeing what was going on, they kinda talked me into it. 

Cuban declined to say how much he donated, but did say it was "a big number," and he didn't specify where the donation should go within the athletic department. Cuban has a close relationship with athletic director Scott Dolson, as he did Dolson's predecessor Fred Glass, but it was the kinship with Cignetti that pushed him to give. They originally met at a fundraiser for the singer John Mellencamp. There, they figured out both were born in the same Pittsburgh area hospital and are only three years apart in age. 

https://www.cbssports.com/college-footba...e-sharing/

related to your question

It will come as little surprise that a prestige program like Miami spent more than relative newcomer Indiana on its roster this season, but both football programs hit the $20 million mark in player spending.

According to comprehensive estimates from NIL-NCAA, Miami's total roster cost this season was $24.4 million, while Indiana spent $21.1 million.

College football NIL spending is not public information, and even well-informed estimates can vary. On3's Pete Nakos reported that Miami's player spending could be closer to $30 million, while Cignetti confirmed to CBS Sports that his team's "pot of gold" does not eclipse $25 million.

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/miami-...D4DIsSUEc2