So, some of us wondered why a football stadium should have been planned for prime riverfront land. But we were under the impression that it was a plan that included the Reds and a mega-sports venue along the river. Prosperity for all. Now, the Reds are between a wedge and a hard place. It's not Mike Brown's fault, but professional football really isn't much of a money-maker, unless you own a team.
Owners have a pretty sweet deal.
They don't have to bankroll a farm team system. They get to use this country's colleges and universities to bring along the talent. Then they also get to decide there will be a shortage of their product. This enables them to pit cities like Cincinnati and Cleveland and Baltimore and Memphis and St. Louis against each other. Mr. Brennan says his boss is trying to afford to stay here.