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Posted on 5/23/20 at 6:59 am to mre
Posted on 5/23/20 at 6:59 am to mre
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That's bull shite.
Despite what the Federal government doesn't think, money doesn't grow on trees.
The cancellation of the spring sports cost division II programs 30 million dollars in NCAA revenue sharing monies alone. They also lost whatever ticket, merchandise, and concession revenues would have been generated from those sports.
Now there's concern that they won't be able to rely on the cash cow this fall. They really don't have much choice.
Don't be surprised if you see some D-1 programs starting to cut costly non-revenue sports too. Michigan's stability-challenged governor has flat out said there won't be full stadiums until there is a vaccine. I expect her to either revise her stance or get it revised for her by the courts or their state legislature, but if you're writing a FY2021 budget you've got to plan on that revenue not being available.
This post was edited on 5/23/20 at 8:30 am
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Posted on 5/23/20 at 9:58 am to JustGetItRight
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Don't be surprised if you see some D-1 programs starting to cut costly non-revenue sports too. Michigan's stability-challenged governor has flat out said there won't be full stadiums until there is a vaccine. I expect her to either revise her stance or get it revised for her by the courts or their state legislature, but if you're writing a FY2021 budget you've got to plan on that revenue not being available.
The ACC is already looking at that as well. Talking about blocking seats and alternating rows. Right now they are looking at best to fill at 50%. The main issue is dealing with season ticket holders. Box seats they are not concerned with as much since most places now allow up to 25 to be in a group. I also have a suspicion we may not start the season on time until the players can fully be physically ready to play. It might be 2 or 3 weeks later then normal for the start.
People who think football will be back to norm in the fall may be very disappointed.
Posted on 5/23/20 at 12:04 pm to JustGetItRight
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Don't be surprised if you see some D-1 programs starting to cut costly non-revenue sports too.
Good.
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