Tuscaloosa Mayor Says Loss Of Bama Football Season Would Lose Billions In Revenue For City
by Larry Leo
June 24, 202023 Comments
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According to Tuscaloosa Walt Maddox said a season without Alabama football could cost the town $2 billion...
(Barstool Sports)
quote:Per FOX Business...
“It would be economically catastrophic for Tuscaloosa if there is no football season,” Maddox said. “Even a mitigated football season with restricted attendance and number of ball games would have dire economic consequences.”
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University of Alabama football means more to the city of Tuscaloosa than just bringing notoriety to the school and the state with a handful of national championships.
The team also brings in significant cash flow and it could mean a major loss should the college football season get canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Mayor Walt Maddox told reporters on a video conference call that not having a season could result in about $2 billion in lost revenue.
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(Barstool Sports)
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