I compare it to tithing at church. I contribute, but it’s not my job to tell the church how to spend the money. Same with Nebraska football… I contribute a little bit, but it’s not my job to tell them how to spend the money.
That said, It is pretty hard to justify this payroll with the results produced. I’m not sure many would argue with that.
The “congregation“ does take notice if there is mismanagement at the top. I have my own opinions about this payroll, but I would rather they just produce results and the payroll becomes almost irrelevant.