A lot of current D2 and NAIA players could have boasted the same. I'm not saying an offer won't eventually come from a B1G, but right now we are his best offer, IMO.
With that said, direct institutional support was $7.8 million in 2017 according to the report Darell linked. So it's good to see athletics' reliance on UND's operating funds decrease.
Looks like revenues included $6.5 million from direct institutional support in addition to $3.6 million from student fees, so basing profit/deficit talk on the bottom line from this report is kind of misguided.
https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/2603862-Nebraska-prep-changes-Northern-State-commitment-to-UND#.XQFqrE9sGzI.twitter
Tom Miller article on the Danielson commitment.
The job postings close June 21st and are listed with recommended salaries of $70,000+ and $60,000.
https://campus.und.edu/human-resources/careers/job-openings-external.html?category=2150+Athletics|Coaches