LSU Athletic Department (1984)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1984-10-19
Duration: 00:09:48
Subjects: Sports | College sports | Business | Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.). Athletic Department
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Ekings, Robyn Reporter
- Brodhead, Bob Interviewee
- O'Toole, Pat Interviewee
Description
This segment from the October 19, 1984, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Robyn Ekings’ report on the financial turnaround of the LSU Athletic Department. She reports that the department was facing a $1 million deficit two-and-a-half years ago, but is now enjoying a $3 million surplus. Her report touches on the changes related to corporate sponsorships, LSU merchandise, and concessions. Ekings interviews LSU Athletic Director Bob Brodhead and LSU Merchandizing Manager Pat O’Toole. Host: Beth Courtney