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Facilities/Operations
March 2010
Troy University breaks ground on $31 million Trojan Arena
The multi-purpose building is part of a three-building , $62.7 million project. troy.edu, 3-3-10
USF Breaks Ground on new basketball center
The already competitive South Florida Bulls will become even more so with this recruit-friendly facility. Go USF Bulls.com, 3-3-10
To Expand or not to Expand?
The University of Cincinnati is exploring the possibility of adding premium seating to its football stadium. Cincinnati Enquirer, 3-4-10
February 2010
2009 Football attendance down slightly in 2009
After three consecutive record-breaking seasons, NCAA football attendance declined slightly for the first time in five years. NCAA News, 2-22-10
The Cost of Having/Not Having Football
Most schools look at the costs of having a football program, but maybe they should be looking at the costs of not having one. Chronicle of Higher Education, 2-14-10
$9 million training center dedicated at Toledo
The University of Toledo's Fetterman Training Center, a new indoor multi-use athletics facility, was officially dedicated last week.
utrockets.com, 2-6-10
What’s in a Name?
For many corporate sponsors, the stadiums bearing their name have seen plenty of wins, while others have been less fortunate. Wall Street Journal, 2-3-10
January 2010
Minnesota fights to balance its athletics budget
While bigger schools in the Big Ten seem to have no problem making money, Minnesota looks for ways to increase its athletics revenue. MNDaily.com, 1-24-10
SBJ talks about facilities
New facilities, projects on the horizon, questions for the industry and trends to watch.
SportsBusiness Journal, 1-25-10
Holy Toledo!
The University of Toledo’s new sports facility leaves the rest of the MAC in its wake. Toledo Blade, 1-17-10
A Giant Farewell
Giants Stadium closes its doors after three-plus decades. New York Times, 1-1-10
Some fees could lead customers to rethink where they spend
Clips Guest Commentary
Our guest author comments on service fees without explanation. By Bill Sutton, SportsBusiness Journal, 1-11-10
Who is the Frequent Flier?
Mega conferences with expansive geographies have resulted in outlying schools that are
really
out there. Syracuse Post-Standard, 1-10-10
The Winter Classic
Clips Eyewitness Report
It wasn't college, and it wasn’t student-athletes, but the Winter Classic at Boston’s Fenway Park was a stellar example of innovative sports marketing. By Frank Salvatore, Marketing Consultant and Renaissance Man, 1-1-10
December 2009
California cuts create coaches’ consternation
The Golden State has been hit hardest of all, and 32% tuition increases and mandated furloughs are just the beginning. New York Times, 12-27-09
Ode to SEC
The SEC’s bigness boisterously belies the tendency to support the underdog. ESPN.com, 12-18-09
"Hey, wanna buy some tickets?"
Ticket for the big bowls sell out and sell quickly, but the lower-tier bowls lost an all-time high $15.5 million in unsold tickets. San Diego Union-Tribune, 12-17-09
Money in, money out; it’s the MoneyGoRound
From the cryptically named “ESPN Enterprise Unit” comes a deep dive into where the money goes, and where the money comes from in big-time college football. ESPN, 12-11-09
Quinnipiac Alumni Develop QU Athletics iPhone App
It’s considered cutting-edge in collegiate athletics, and to it’s designed by recently graduated Quinnipiac baseball student-athletes. SVG Update, 11-24-09
November 2009
Clemson Unveils Nike Pro Combat Uniform
The Tigers will debut the new unis on Saturday, November 28 at South Carolina. clemsontigers.com, 11-23-09
Dialing up the decibels in Death Valley
Clips Eyewitness Report
A Clemson football Saturday featured fan frenzy, fantastic friendliness and fabulous food. By Nick Infante, Clips Editor, 11-23-09
The Penalty for Drinking on Game Day
Standard operating procedure at Minnesota’s new stadium is to breathalyze students who push the limits of drinking during pre-game tailgating. New York Times, 11-19-09
Five more at the Dunk
Providence College has signed a five-year contract extension with The Dunkin' Donuts Center. Friars.com, 11-23-09
Virginia Tech sports new Nike uniform
The Hokies took the field wearing Nike’s newest innovative uniform design on Nov. 14. Hokiesports.com, 11-9-09
Remembering memorial stadiums
Here are golden oldie college stadiums of the generic but profound “veterans” appellation. ESPN.com, 11-12-09
Slow and Steady Wins the Race
Colorado AD Mike Bohn optimistic he can turn CU around, but it might take time.
Denver Post, 11-3-09
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