Money

[mileskishnish72]

As much as I like to see a Warrior victory, I'm sort of put off that we are playing Chicago State and Presbyterian. Having been around a while, I perceive that money comes into the picture.

Could someone more in the know than I am explain how the money works in college BB? I hear about "buy" games but don't really know what that means.
Where does the money come from in college hoops? Does a home team have to give a visitor a percentage? I've heard of 2-for-1 deals, home-and homes, etc.

Could someone (or more than one someone) educate me as to how the $$$ flow in college hoops?  The follow-up to that would be - could we not economically play a better non-com schedule that would helps in March?

[GGGG]

"Cupcake Sceduling" topic. Same exact discussion.

[mileskishnish72]

Sorry, Sultan. Just what is meant by a "buy" game?

Didn't mean to be redundant.

[GGGG]

Sorry. Marquette pays Chicago State a flat fee of some sort to come to Milwaukee. Marquette will make more money due to ticket sales and Chicago will make more money than if they have a home game.

[nyg]

Sorry, Sultan. Just what is meant by a "buy" game?

Didn't mean to be redundant.

See other thread, but in layman's term....  Small schools have very low revenue for athletics.  They play big schools to get a large amount of money, with no compensation of big school coming to their arena to play a home/away series.

Look at schedule's of all these smaller schools played and notice all the away games to start season. Only way they can survive.  Simple. 

[ChicosBailBonds]

A buy game also means no return game of any kind.  That's really the ultimate point.  You write them a check to come to your building.  The check covers travel, lodging, and the "appearance" fee.  After the game, it's a thank you and good bye.  No further action.

Any time you are in a situation that requires a return game, whether it is a 2 for 1, 3 for 1, 4 for 1, you are still putting your scheduling flexibility at risk.  The upside is not there, it just isn't. You're better off with a 1 for 1 against a power program than getting into silliness of going on the road in a situation where you owe them one for the 3 or 4 times they came to your building.  Without football, with resources as they are, it is simply not worth giving up that flexibility.

The entire attendance argument doesn't mean much in this debate.  Tickets sold....season tickets sold...is the biggest part of the inflection point here.  Walk up for buy games or even mid level games barely pays to staff the game.