Rex Hudler Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jun 6, 2006 -> 07:32 AM) $400,000 doesn't cover that. You are talking about 3 days worth of games, times 5000 seats, times how much money a ticket? Even if its just $30 each, the Big Ten is leaving money on the table, not to mention the 15,000 fans that just got left out of the tourney. That's going on the assumption that every session is sold out. Is that the case?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Rex, To me its not about the bottom line. I think both venues will offer similar revenues, although with Chicago out of the box thinking could potentially generate more revenue streams. The real problem I see is, the Big 10 is vacating Chicago. You already see teams from other conferences successfully recruiting the top Chicago players out of the Big 10 conference, and I cant help but wonder if that is partially due to the fact the Big 10 and Chicago have High Schools have very little connection. Chicago is the home of the Big 10 in the professional world, any office in Chicago is filled with alumni. But the tourney brought excitement and a connection to Big 10 basketball for younger fans. I dont think it will make that big of a difference, I just think that Chicago is the biggest city in the Big 10 area, and the Big 10 needs to make sure that it is locked down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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