Originally Posted by blackmonsters

They spent $72 million on something that will make every dime of the $72 million back over it's lifetime.

The football stadium and basketball arena are the ONLY structures on campus that generate revenue.

People buy tickets to the games, buy snacks and knick-knacks, pay for parking and the schools sales ads on the scoreboard, stadium, etc...

It will create a Friday night bonanza for local restaurants, bars, hotels and other small business; thus helping the local economy.

Think bigger.