First it was reported Virginia Tech is falling short of selling its allotment for the 2012 Allstate Sugar Bowl costing the school a significant amount of money, now it looks like Clemson is in the same financial predicament. The Tigers are projected to take a $185,000 hit just to play in the 2011 Orange Bowl. This is not good news for Clemson considering it is the program’s first major bowl appearance in 30 years. Clemson received $1.75 million in...
Bowl games are not as profitable or as popular as one would think. Take a look at the attendance for today’s 2011 Advocare V100 Independence Bowl featuring two 7-5 teams in the Missouri Tigers and the North Carolina Tar Heels. As the picture clearly indicates, Independence Stadium is nowhere near the 49,147 capacity level. This is not a knock on Missouri or North Carolina or even on Shreveport, LA, it’s more of a commentary on the need to reduce...
The Washington Huskies are looking for someone to help pay the tab on the new Husky Stadium that has an estimated $250 million price tag. UW, which will not use any public or university funds, is reaching out to anyone with deep pockets. In return, your name will forever be etched in Husky Stadium. For those interested in naming rights, please contact the Tyee Club Office at 206-543-2234 or at tyeeclub@uw.edu. The stadium is projected to be completed by...
Despite all the pressing issues facing the nation, Capitol Hill once again disappoints. As Congress is set for winter recess, a few members wanted to waste time and money by introducing unnecessary bills right before the holidays. Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX) thought the nation would best be served if he introduced H.R. 3696, a bill aimed at the NCAA Division I championship football game. On December 16, 2011, H.R. 3696 was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce....
Yesterday, 382 former and current Penn State football players showed their support by publishing a letter standing behind Joe Paterno and Penn State. The following is a copy of the letter: As members of the Penn State Community, we are deeply saddened by the allegations against Jerry Sandusky, and our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families. Given the allegations against Sandusky, we understand the public’s outrage because we share it. At the same time, however,...
There are no words to describe Olympic gold medalist Brian Boitano’s portrayal of Notre Dame football on ice skates. Enjoy…
