Sheahon Zenger was introduced as KU's new athletic director in January 2011. Under former athletic director Lew Perkins, the department's budget increased from $27.2 million in 2003 (10th in the conference) to currently over $50 million thanks in large part to money raised from a new priority seating policy at Allen Fieldhouse, a new $26.67 million eight-year contract with Adidas replacing an existing contract with Nike, and a new $40.2 million seven-year contract with ESPN Regional Television. The additional funds brought improvements to the university, including: COUNT 5
QSN1 Who is in charge of all sports teams at KU? ANS1 Sheahon Zenger QSN2 Who did Zenger replace as athletic director at KU? ANS2 Lew Perkins QSN3 With what broadcasting company does KU have a contract? ANS3 ESPN Regional Television QSN4 What sportswear company has a deal with the University of Kansas? ANS4 Adidas QSN5 What sportswear company formerly held a contract with the University of Kansas? ANS5 Nike