Big 4 tourney in Des Moines?

[H8IAST8]

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$25-$75! Wow to watch Iowa play UNI??
Ticket costs are expected to range from $25 to $70, with the four schools splitting proceeds. Each school will rotate as host, with Iowa serving as the event host in 2012

 

[jacknicholson]

huh? What is the point of playing this at a neutral site then? If UNI and Iowa are playing then put the game in US Cellular. What is the point in making both teams drive all the way to Des Moines if it isn't going to be a tournament?

Des Moines is a vibrant City, Kelley, the Pride of the Midwest.....

Downtown Des Moines is bustling with energy, night and day.....

 

[SamsonHawk515]

The current format will be up for debate 4 years from now. My question is, will they make enough money and hold the fans interest to continue with the idea in the future?

 

[H8IAST8]

I know UNI will make more money, and i am know Drake will. I think Iowa and ISU should come close to breaking even. However they only play 1 game vs. 2 (Drake at home UNI on the road or Vice versa).

All teams will probably get at least 100-125k every year. (16,000 people x $40 ticket=$640,000/4 (-) WFA's cut)