And our TV contract is worth a lot more. Their NBC contract is worth $15 million annually (begins in 2016 and runs through the 2025 season), meanwhile B1G schools are projected to make $45 mil annually in 2017.
The fact that we signed with Nike for an amount in the same neighborhood, tells you how much more Michigan is worth. Besides, even if it was a lot less, I would still go with Nike over Under Armour.
@darrenrovell still think UA is such a big threat to Nike? Schools take less money just to have Nike.
— Chris/Nashville_MMA (@Nashville_MMA) July 15, 2015
The fact that we signed with Nike for an amount in the same neighborhood, should really tell you how much Michigan is worth. I bet the Under Armour and Adidas offers were huge.
UA can try, but they will never be as big as Nike.
@darrenrovell still think UA is such a big threat to Nike? Schools take less money just to have Nike.
— Chris/Nashville_MMA (@Nashville_MMA) July 15, 2015
Don't forget the next B1G TV contract is supposed to be at least $45 mil per year. With that type of money, greed would be the only reason to increase ticket prices.
I got Hoke's autograph back in 2011 (when it was called Fan Day). It's not worth much anymore, but I keep it with my Sugar Bowl memorabilia.
Overall, it ended up being a memorable day since we spent a lot of time waiting in line inside the tunnel. I got to see the players walking by me to take the team photo.
In isolation I wasn't too happy about this project (it just moves economic activity from one place to another), but across Woodward from the new Brush Park development, it suddenly becomes a big piece of the puzzle in this bid to achieve critical mass between Midtown and Downtown. Detroit is also getting a new hotel, residential and retail complex on the JLA site so in a way it could be a win-win situation.
I have Comcast and pay $120 a month for the TV/Internet bundle (includes HBO and the sports package). My biggest complaint is the fact that they don't carry beIN sport in HD.
The Coca-Cola is for the administrative staff in the athletic department. I promised to bring them a souvenir, and we're going to throw these at Dave Brandon's car windows.
A majority of the investment is being made by private investors, and the project represents one of the largest private investments for an Arena project in North America. The public consideration for the Arena plan is “self-financing,” as the debt service on the City and County’s $200 million contribution will be funded by tax collections that would not exist if the Arena were not built, and NBA and NHL teams were not returned to the market. Any shortfalls are paid and guaranteed by the private investors. Unprecedented safeguards have been put in place to protect the City’s contribution and insure that taxpayer dollars are not at risk, and that even under the direst circumstances the City and County will be repaid in full.
Snyder supported giving public money for the new Wings arena. Coleman Young did the same thing with Joe Louis Arena.
Scott Walker is supporting the new Bucks arena in Milwaukee. Kevin Johnson did the same thing in Sacramento.
It's actually harder to find politicians who oppose giving money to these teams, otherwise it wouldn't keep happening all over the country. Seattle is basically the only city that told the NBA to take a hike.
I don't fault the owners for using loopholes to their advantage. Any smart businessman would do the same. Maybe if our lawmakers were held accountable, meaningful change could be made to the system that allows it to happen.
President Obama made a proposal to end taxpayer-subsidized stadiums, but Neil DeMause wrote a great column (it's a great read) explaing why it won’t be close to enough to end stadium subsidies entirely.
I would love to see Wrestlemania 33 at the Big House. They can break the all time WM attendance record held by the Silverdome (would be fitting for the 30th anniversary).
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I still can't believe Brandon spent $2.8 million on the electronic billboard. Unnecessary waste of money.
The Case of the Missing Decals
The deal is for the hardcover book (original price is $27.99).
Yep...
Not really surprising since the NHL has the lowest TV contract. The Leafs benefit from having their own channel (Leafs TV).
And our TV contract is worth a lot more. Their NBC contract is worth $15 million annually (begins in 2016 and runs through the 2025 season), meanwhile B1G schools are projected to make $45 mil annually in 2017.
The fact that we signed with Nike for an amount in the same neighborhood, tells you how much more Michigan is worth. Besides, even if it was a lot less, I would still go with Nike over Under Armour.
The fact that we signed with Nike for an amount in the same neighborhood, should really tell you how much Michigan is worth. I bet the Under Armour and Adidas offers were huge.
UA can try, but they will never be as big as Nike.
wrong thread
Don't forget the next B1G TV contract is supposed to be at least $45 mil per year. With that type of money, greed would be the only reason to increase ticket prices.
http://www.podcastone.com/pg/jsp/program/episode.jsp?programID=705&pid=522577
ESPN putting out a clickbait article in the middle of July. I'm shocked...
http://www.mden.com/shopping/product.cgi?ADC809+1031
http://www.mden.com/shopping/product.cgi?ADC1508+1031
Nike version from the 90s
I got Hoke's autograph back in 2011 (when it was called Fan Day). It's not worth much anymore, but I keep it with my Sugar Bowl memorabilia.
Overall, it ended up being a memorable day since we spent a lot of time waiting in line inside the tunnel. I got to see the players walking by me to take the team photo.
It's truly an amazing sight walking by the stadium gates on a winter night.
Is that an inflatable Pepsi can?
Here's another great shot of the stadium and old press box at sunset...
full size https://www.flickr.com/photos/dunrie/325412257/sizes/o/
full size http://i.imgur.com/sTSUA47.jpg
That's why I like this version better.
Basketball:
Football: Denard
Basketball: Burke
Hockey: Hagelin
In isolation I wasn't too happy about this project (it just moves economic activity from one place to another), but across Woodward from the new Brush Park development, it suddenly becomes a big piece of the puzzle in this bid to achieve critical mass between Midtown and Downtown. Detroit is also getting a new hotel, residential and retail complex on the JLA site so in a way it could be a win-win situation.
I have Comcast and pay $120 a month for the TV/Internet bundle (includes HBO and the sports package). My biggest complaint is the fact that they don't carry beIN sport in HD.
The Coca-Cola is for the administrative staff in the athletic department. I promised to bring them a souvenir, and we're going to throw these at Dave Brandon's car windows.
A majority of the investment is being made by private investors, and the project represents one of the largest private investments for an Arena project in North America. The public consideration for the Arena plan is “self-financing,” as the debt service on the City and County’s $200 million contribution will be funded by tax collections that would not exist if the Arena were not built, and NBA and NHL teams were not returned to the market. Any shortfalls are paid and guaranteed by the private investors. Unprecedented safeguards have been put in place to protect the City’s contribution and insure that taxpayer dollars are not at risk, and that even under the direst circumstances the City and County will be repaid in full.
http://www.sonicsarena.com/info/summary-sonics-arena
Also, the MOU requires the purchase of an NBA team before they can start building the arena.
Snyder supported giving public money for the new Wings arena. Coleman Young did the same thing with Joe Louis Arena.
Scott Walker is supporting the new Bucks arena in Milwaukee. Kevin Johnson did the same thing in Sacramento.
It's actually harder to find politicians who oppose giving money to these teams, otherwise it wouldn't keep happening all over the country. Seattle is basically the only city that told the NBA to take a hike.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2015/06/11/when-does-scott-walker-like-public-spending-when-it-supports-the-local-nba-team/
https://books.google.com/books?id=NwDiAAAAMAAJ&pg=RA4-PA16&lpg=RA4-PA16&dq=&hl=en#v=onepage&q&f=false
I don't fault the owners for using loopholes to their advantage. Any smart businessman would do the same. Maybe if our lawmakers were held accountable, meaningful change could be made to the system that allows it to happen.
President Obama made a proposal to end taxpayer-subsidized stadiums, but Neil DeMause wrote a great column (it's a great read) explaing why it won’t be close to enough to end stadium subsidies entirely.
He makes a good point, but the Brits also wasted away a ton of money on the London Olympics.
Why can't they fly it over with a helicopter?
I would love to see Wrestlemania 33 at the Big House. They can break the all time WM attendance record held by the Silverdome (would be fitting for the 30th anniversary).
Lions-Packers on Thanksgiving!
Here's an awesome aerial video of Michigan Stadium. Watch it every time I need some motivation to get me through the dog days of summer.
I always bring a display protector to keep my ticket in good shape.
They have Daelin Hayes at 48% to Michigan and 24% to USC (even though he's a hard commit).
http://247sports.com/Player/Daelin-Hayes-25739