Lincoln (Neb.) - Dec. 19, 2001 - The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is finalizing arrangements for participating in the Jan. 3 Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, Calif.
The Big 12 Conference contract with the Rose Bowl calls for each participating school to send its team, coaches, band and yell squad. Participation by selected university representatives at game-related events is required by the bowl contract. Members of the official party are university officials whose expenses are paid for by the Big 12 payout from the Rose Bowl.
Expenses related to the bowl game and associated events are covered under the contract. Although the contract has not been finalized, a working agreement indicates that Nebraska will receive approximately $2.3 million to cover the cost of participation.
"Anticipating finalization of the contract, we have constructed a working budget that covers the travel and participation costs of the groups expected by the Rose Bowl Committee to attend the game and its functions. The budget is well within the Big 12 allocation," said Christine Jackson, UNL vice chancellor for business and finance.
"The university is contractually obligated to make bonus payments to coaches based on participation in or winning a national championship game. By controlling expenses to the approved budget, the university will be able to fulfill those obligations out of the Rose Bowl expense allotment."
UNL representatives traveling to the Rose Bowl include the following groups: football players, 176; coaches and athletic staff, 105; band and staff, 362; yell squad, 16; athletics department dependents, 121; board of regents, nine plus spouse or guest; university representatives, 14 plus spouse or guest.
The UNL travel budget for the 2002 Rose Bowl game follows:
Athletics:
Hotel $ 361,800
Game tickets $ 293,100
Transportation $ 274,500
Meals $ 210,000
California practice sites $ 50,000
Team bowl-related events $ 30,000
Equipment/supplies $ 25,000
Athletics staff salaries $ 25,000
Awards $ 20,000
Coaches' bonuses per contract $ 546,577
Athletics total: $ 1,835,977
Band and Yell Squad:
Hotel $ 123,000
Meals $ 45,936
Transportation $ 160,718
Staff payroll $ 2,401
Band and Yell Squad total: $ 332,055
Official Party:
Transportation $ 42,500
Hotel $ 40,500
Meals $ 17,500
Game tickets $ 6,900
Official party total: $ 107,400
Other Expenses:
Publicity/media guides $ 10,000
Miscellaneous $ 8,000
Security $ 5,000
Insurance $ 6,700
Total: $ 29,700
TOTAL $ 2,305,132
For questions regarding these releases, contact:
tsimons1@unl.edu
(402) 472-8514, Fax: (402) 472-7825