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No Alabama football season would be ‘economically catastrophic’ for Tuscaloosa, mayor says

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Posted: Jun 22, 2020 / 06:54 AM CDTUpdated: Jun 22, 2020 / 07:07 AM CDTTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Questions surrounding when Crimson Tide football might return to Tuscaloosa have still linger, but one answer remains: even an abbreviated season would have a negative impact on the both the state and local economy.Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox said no football at all could result in approximately $2 billion in lost revenue. This comes as Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has questioned whether it could be possible for a football season to happen in the fall.“It would be economically catastrophic for Tuscaloosa if there is no football season,” Maddox said. “Even a mitigated football season with restricted attendance and number of ball games would have dire economic consequences.”Alabama football is a significant economic driver for both the city of Tuscaloosa and the state. , home games during the 2015-16 season brought in an estimated $175.5 million, or $25.1 million per game. Maddox said that in the end, all decisions must be made on the basis of public health.Currently, the University of Alabama does plan to have a football season this fall. The Crimson Tide has already started workouts, though five players tested positive for the virus prior to the start of training.Thanks for signing up!Watch for us in your inbox.Subscribe Now✕× Close Ad

Posted: Jun 22, 2020 / 06:54 AM CDTUpdated: Jun 22, 2020 / 07:07 AM CDTTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Questions surrounding when Crimson Tide football might return to Tuscaloosa have still linger, but one answer remains: even an abbreviated season would have a negative impact on the both the state and local economy.Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox said no football at all could result in approximately $2 billion in lost revenue. This comes as Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has questioned whether it could be possible for a football season to happen in...

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