All That Money And They Couldn't Sort Out CSTB's Broadband



from the Associated Press :

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- It turns out there was a price tag on the storied rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan.

SBC Communications has agreed to pay $1.06 million for the naming rights to the Ohio State-Michigan football game for the next two years.

When the two teams meet for the 101st time on Nov. 20 in Columbus, the matchup will be called the SBC Michigan-Ohio State Classic. The order of the two school names will be switched for next year's game in Ann Arbor.

A logo featuring SBC's name will be displayed on the scoreboard and on signs around Ohio Stadium, but not on the field or players' uniforms.

Each university will receive $530,000 from SBC for the two-year deal.

I'm not sure which is more amazing, that one game has naming rights, or that Chris Webber's family won't see any of the money.

Posted: Tue - October 26, 2004 at 08:48 AM      

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