Interesting article on why Minnesota VB, with strong attendance still loses $$

Dec 2, 2022
6:37:13pm

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It includes some interesting quotes from High McCutcheon.

This is why I think BYU should consider renovating or replacing the SFH. It's a great court, but let's be honest--the venue itself is not the reason the environment is so great. And unlike many of the B1G schools who lead the nation in attendance, BYU has a men's team that would also lead to more revenue generation.

MinnPost

With a powerhouse team and strong attendance, why doesn’t (and how does) Minnesota women’s volleyball turn a profit?

At the U, volleyball ran a roughly $2.26 million deficit in 2019-20, according to the university’s annual NCAA Financial Report. That's despite an average of 4,782 fans per game ... fourth best in the nation.

https://www.minnpost.com/sports/2022/12/with-a-powerhouse-team-and-strong-attendance-why-doesnt-and-how-does-minnesota-womens-volleyball-turn-a-profit/