people in the not too distant future. They sold out a 60K stadium with only 300K population in the county. Fans that don't go to games when they live close aren't lifelong fans.
Yes, TV has changed the model, but the model needs to change again so that going to the game is critical.
There is also the financial security, large stadiums bring financial windfalls to ADs and universities.
But that's just my $0.02