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Yep

There's even some cool photos in the book.

Just got back from B&N

Intercollegiate Athletics and

Intercollegiate Athletics and the American University: A University President's Perspective 

It's written by former Michigan president James Duderstadt. It gives good insight on trying to understand the finances of college athletics and how an athletic department exists inside a major university. 

It's an old book but worth reading...

Meat on the Hoof: The Hidden World of Texas Football by Gary Shaw

It's a disturbing look at life as a college football player in the 60's under coach Darrell Royal. He was the Nick Saban of that era, basically getting rid of players who were not going to contribute. Royal wanted the scholarships back and did whatever it took to make the player quit or be ineligible.