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Message: [QUOTE="RockyMTblue2, post: 3203292, member: 250"] [URL="https://www.courant.com/business/hc-biz-uconn-big-east-xl-center-20190630-iedw6resibff3cuigna4ujlrqa-story.html"]UConn return to Big East may boost profile of XL Center and attract private investment for major renovations to keep arena viable[/URL] "Since word of UConn’s return to the Big East started spreading a little over a week ago, sales of season tickets surged and university donor enthusiasm spiked, boosted by the prospect of a return to past glory — and old rivalries. A reinvigorated fan base for UConn men’s and women’s basketball also could focus more attention on downtown Hartford’s XL Center — and the long-delayed renovations supporters say it needs to remain viable in the years ahead. “There was an apathy to what was happening with the teams over the last few years, and that had a consequence for the building,” said Michael W. Freimuth, executive director of the Capital Region Development Authority, which oversees the arena. “And that was at all levels.” Got some spare change to take a leap of faith? At least a year away from a Big East Season. A year seeing what that means in ticket sales and concession revenue. Then you see. [/QUOTE]