One can argue that attracting scientists and teachers with high wages and expensive toys is beneficial for research and education but it's hard to see how "professional" sports teams factor into that.
AFAIK in any country outside the US university sport teams are little more than hobby clubs for students and make do with little resources. Yet professional sports seem to be fine regardless.
NFL Clubs for example should be able to build up their own youth departments and not outsource it to the public.
Why would a university need a TV-ready football stadium for thousands of spectators with commercial exploitation of players? A "field", a few stands and a hot dog booth seems enough. Go sports team.
One can argue that attracting scientists and teachers with high wages and expensive toys is beneficial for research and education but it's hard to see how "professional" sports teams factor into that.
AFAIK in any country outside the US university sport teams are little more than hobby clubs for students and make do with little resources. Yet professional sports seem to be fine regardless.
NFL Clubs for example should be able to build up their own youth departments and not outsource it to the public.
Why would a university need a TV-ready football stadium for thousands of spectators with commercial exploitation of players? A "field", a few stands and a hot dog booth seems enough. Go sports team.