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Posted on 7/25/13 at 9:12 am to AlwysATgr
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I think the reason OM was willing to play all those games in Red Stick was because TS was bigger than theirs and the purse was split 50-50.
I know this was the reason for State playing in Baton Rouge all those years. Gate receipts were split 50/50. More money could be made playing in Baton Rouge. It's also the reason State played every game or "home" game against Auburn in Birmingham.
Posted on 7/25/13 at 10:46 am to AlwysATgr
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I think the reason OM was willing to play all those games in Red Stick was because TS was bigger than theirs and the purse was split 50-50.
This is correct.
This post was edited on 7/25/13 at 10:51 am
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