In conducting this Study, the Consultants have considered the University's mission and vision as well as the importance of football to the Institution's profile. The Consultants conclude that the study presents an expedited and aggressive approach to adding NCAA Division I Football at UTSA.

The financial feasibility of this initiative will be primarily determined by the University's success in generating sufficient external revenues. The Study's Pro Forma depicts an eight-year advancement period for football beginning with a 3-year Preparatory/Practice phase (FY 2007008 through FY 20090). In the next phase, UTSA would participate at the I-AA level for four years (FY 20101 through FY 20134). The final phase shows UTSA achieving Division I-A membership in FY 20145, with gaining membership in an appropriate Division I-A conference as the major challenge to that successful transition.

The direct costs for adding Football (personnel, scholarships, operations and infrastructure) grow rapidly over the eight-year period from $210,128 in FY 2007-08 to approximately $4.6 million for the first year at Division I-A. Primary revenues during the initial Division I-A year will come from Football related contributions, sales, sponsorships and guarantees ($2.4 million) with an additional $7 million in Student Fees and University funding. During the same eight-year period, the UTSA Athletics Department's overall budget increases from $9,267,552 to $18,037,254 in FY 2015.

The Consultants present these initial steps to UTSA for adding football:

1. Reach a University consensus that the advancement of intercollegiate athletics from NCAA Division I-AAA to I-AA and possibly I-A is in concert with UTSA's Vision, Mission and Strategic Goals.
   
2. Agree on the revenue and expense requirements for introducing and sustaining a competitive intercollegiate program with football. Primary revenue considerations outlined in this Study include enhanced external revenue sources, increased student fees and a continued commitment of University allocations. Local government partners also are anticipated as major sources of capital for UTSA athletic facility improvements.
   
3. Finalize plans for the Proposed Athletic Complex: funding, University master plan considerations, location, design, prospective partnerships and timeline for completion.
   
4. Expand this Study's Pro Forma to include revenues and expenses attributed to proposed Athletics' capital projects.