> As to the arrangement with Joe Louis (per J. Stephens post):  Mr. Ilitch
> has provided the final financial push to complete a 5.3 million dollar
> project.
 
Was this common knowledge?  For instance, was this in the local paper
(Evening News)?  If it was, I missed it (not hard for me to do).
 
> There's quite a bit more involved.  Yes,  Lake State moves one home game
> a year to JLA.  It will be Michigan or MSU (in most instances).
 
Was this part of Mr. Ilitch's proviso's for the donation to Abel Arena?
 
> it's one less game on our home schedule.  However (Chuck Cliff),  if the
> money and assistance provided by Mr. Ilitch helps us to bring the likes
> of Maine,  Minnesota,  BU or so forth into the Abel Arena (with increased
> seating,  we can offer better guarantees),  then perhaps that helps to
> offset the loss of the UM or MSU game.
 
And when do you expect to see Maine, Minnesota, or BU at Abel Arena?
I know one local restaurant (The Palace) will be hurt by no MSU game.  I
can guess that many motels will lose business also (its amazing how many
MSU alumni stay in the Soo for the this game).
 
> No it doesn't mean LSSU alums get faster home delivery of Pizza.
 
Rats, I was really counting on the faster home delivery! <G>
 
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