The Tiger Scholarship Fund, monies used to offset the cost of scholarships for the over 350 Tiger student-athletes, received $7.3 million in donations for 2009-2010 seasons, marking the twelfth consecutive increase since 1998 and the largest in school history.
University of Memphis athletic director R.C. Johnson spoke to press Monday about the increase at the State of Tiger Athleticsluncheon.
"This is probably the most difficult year we faced just because of the economy," Johnson said. "Across the country, donations are down four percent. We've set records every year."
