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Message: [QUOTE="ScottVib, post: 5027044, member: 694"] Rentschler Field isn't going to be "given" (or assigned) to Hartford FC, Hartford Athletic (which plays in another CRDA managed facility, Dillon Stadium), CCSU or any other entity. The fact is it loses money by opening its doors to less than 20,000 fans (not just tickets sold, but butts in seats to account for the concessions and parking revenue). UConn is required to pay $172k per game plus $3/ticket AND cover up to $250k in losses by the facility (the state picks up the tab for the rest of the losses). The only team in the state that has demonstrated the capability of reaching that mark consistently is UConn Football (albeit about a decade ago at this point). If UConn Football leaves as a tenant, Rentschler Field ceases to be viable and will likely be demolished (the other possible teams wouldn't be able to afford similar lease terms anyways). [/QUOTE]