SEC teams dominate Forbes’ “Most Valuable Team” List
SEC domination continues up to Christmas – including Forbes’ ‘Most Valuable Team’ List. In the magazine’s ‘Business of College Football’ issue, LSU was the top team in the SEC – although the Tigers were still behind Texas, Michigan and Notre Dame. Forbes estimated that the Tigers had a value of $102m, with football revenues a cool $69 and total profit $45m. That’s a pretty good return on the investment. Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, Auburn and Arkansas were also on the list. Texas A&M slipped out of the Top 10, but is expected to return next year after a bowl game, and someone called Johnny. The Top 10 list in full (with valuations): 1) Texas – Total Valuation $133m 2) Michigan
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