The Univ. of Colorado went through "another round of layoffs and furloughs" last week, according to Brian Howell of the Boulder DAILY CAMERA. Since July, CU has gone through "about 30 layoffs and furloughs." Most of those "are furloughs, but at least a handful of athletic department staffers have been laid off." CU has also had "'five or six' open positions that will not be filled." The year has provided "unprecedented challenges" for AD Rick George. George: "This is the first time I haven’t enjoyed my job." On the '20-21 budget, George said, "We’re probably looking in the $60-70 million range, but I don’t know that for sure. Our budget is going to be significantly lower. I think we all know that." Howell noted in recent years, football has provided nearly 50% of CU’s "total athletic department revenue." Last year, CU generated more than $20M in "football ticket sales alone." Eliminating sports "continues to be a last resort" for George. George: “I don’t see that happening at this point. ... Fortunately at this point we’ve been able to stay away from that” (Boulder DAILY CAMERA, 9/5).
