[Mudhead]

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News to me. I would have thought there was some payout to the teams as they advance.

The issue with facilities is shameful.  But the money payout or lack thereof is understandable.  The Men’s Tournament TV contract is 19.6 billion over 22 years. Women’s is part of other sports championships (men and women, 24 sports overall)  that pays about 500 million over 14 years. 

The Women’s NCAA tourney loses money.  The Men’s assuredly does not.

So while I completely agree with the outrage vis a vis facilities, etc., the payout discrepancy has  a legitimate rationale. Now, if Men’s baseball  is included in the 24and there is a payout, then that would be more of an example of sexism. As opposed to capitalism......

 Be careful. There is only a limited amount of tolerance here for reason. But I appreciate your bringing some to the outrage fest.  And you are dead right to share outrage about facilities issue and food. I’ll join that group as well, But I kind of lose interest at swag bags.

[Mudhead]

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News to me. I would have thought there was some payout to the teams as they advance.

The issue with facilities is shameful.  But the money payout or lack thereof is understandable.  The Men’s Tournament TV contract is 19.6 billion over 22 years. Women’s is part of other sports championships (men and women, 24 sports overall)  that pays about 500 million over 14 years. 

The Women’s NCAA tourney loses money.  The Men’s assuredly does not.

So while I completely agree with the outrage vis a vis facilities, etc., the payout discrepancy has  a legitimate rationale. Now, if Men’s baseball  is included in the 24and there is a payout, then that would be more of an example of sexism. As opposed to capitalism......

 Be careful. There is only a limited amount of tolerance here for reason. But I appreciate your bringing some to the outrage fest.  And you are dead right to share outrage about facilities issue and food. I’ll join that group as well, But I kind of lose interest at swag bags.