I found this article on the 'Nova SB Nation website. I'm not sure exactly how reliable of a source, but it had an interesting breakdown of the finances of the BE7 and the other possible additions.
http://www.vuhoops.com/big-east/2012/12/17/3773760/can-we-afford-this-catholic-7-villanova-conference-change-big-east
Notably, I didn't realize that Marquette had such significant revenues/profits ($14.4M/4.5M in 2011-2012). Any one know more about this to substantiate this? Is this mostly because of ticket sales?
Quote from: MUMountin on December 17, 2012, 11:04:23 PM
I found this article on the 'Nova SB Nation website. I'm not sure exactly how reliable of a source, but it had an interesting breakdown of the finances of the BE7 and the other possible additions.
http://www.vuhoops.com/big-east/2012/12/17/3773760/can-we-afford-this-catholic-7-villanova-conference-change-big-east
Notably, I didn't realize that Marquette had such significant revenues/profits ($14.4M/4.5M in 2011-2012). Any one know more about this to substantiate this? Is this mostly because of ticket sales?
The last time that figures were discussed, I believe that MU was second in gross basketball revenue to Louisville in the Big East. I don't think that a breakdown as to sources of revenue was provided. I'm guessing that local TV revenue plays a significant role.