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The fervor to pay football players is impacting other collegiate sports. While universities traditionally raised funds for various academic and athletic programs, the focus has shifted dramatically toward the financial needs of football players—neglecting sports such as water polo or badminton. Take Florida State's Vision of Excellence campaign: its mission is clear—to raise funds to share revenue specifically with football athletes as mandated by the new revenue-sharing protocols brought on by the house settlement. The ramifications are significant; schools are being forced to tap into their budgets in ways that undermine other vital programs.