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per Megan:
Hancock also said it’s probably better if a city doesn’t host any combination of the Super Bowl, Final Four and CFP back-to-back-to-back, as it “does stress the resources of the city in terms of finances and also in terms of volunteer manpower.” He estimated a city’s investment for hosting a CFP as $12 million to $16 million, though cities expect to make that back in tourism dollars. Only a few cities have pulled that off in conjunction with a Final Four and Super Bowl, such as Phoenix from 2015-17 and Atlanta from 2018-20.
Hancock said the next decision for potential venues is still two or three years away, and he’s unsure what the bid process would even be. So it’s “too soon to tell” if Minneapolis could be on the radar. He’s not even sure if the CFP will double down on another northern city game, as he wants to see how Indianapolis goes first. Though he did say only northern venues with roofs are in contention.
Minneapolis has a few other things going for it: a really good airport, easy transportation from it to downtown hotels as well as walking and bike paths. But one possible area of improvement Hancock will look for would be a concentrated coalition among sectors like the city, the public, local business, the stadium, owners of local pro sports teams and the university.
Hancock recalled how proud he was of the 1992 and 2001 Final Fours as he watched new visitors to Minneapolis “fall in love” with the city and how much it has to offer.
“It’s a special place,” Hancock said. “I don’t know whether our game will come here. I just don’t know. But the stadium and the light rail and the hotels put the city in a good light for all of us in college sports.”
http://www.startribune.com/the-coll...unity-could-be-a-couple-years-away/508440262/
Go Gophers!!
Hancock also said it’s probably better if a city doesn’t host any combination of the Super Bowl, Final Four and CFP back-to-back-to-back, as it “does stress the resources of the city in terms of finances and also in terms of volunteer manpower.” He estimated a city’s investment for hosting a CFP as $12 million to $16 million, though cities expect to make that back in tourism dollars. Only a few cities have pulled that off in conjunction with a Final Four and Super Bowl, such as Phoenix from 2015-17 and Atlanta from 2018-20.
Hancock said the next decision for potential venues is still two or three years away, and he’s unsure what the bid process would even be. So it’s “too soon to tell” if Minneapolis could be on the radar. He’s not even sure if the CFP will double down on another northern city game, as he wants to see how Indianapolis goes first. Though he did say only northern venues with roofs are in contention.
Minneapolis has a few other things going for it: a really good airport, easy transportation from it to downtown hotels as well as walking and bike paths. But one possible area of improvement Hancock will look for would be a concentrated coalition among sectors like the city, the public, local business, the stadium, owners of local pro sports teams and the university.
Hancock recalled how proud he was of the 1992 and 2001 Final Fours as he watched new visitors to Minneapolis “fall in love” with the city and how much it has to offer.
“It’s a special place,” Hancock said. “I don’t know whether our game will come here. I just don’t know. But the stadium and the light rail and the hotels put the city in a good light for all of us in college sports.”
http://www.startribune.com/the-coll...unity-could-be-a-couple-years-away/508440262/
Go Gophers!!