The Calvin Knights football team has been undefeated since 1876. How is this spectacular feat possible? It has to do with the fact that Calvin does not actually have a football team. And I for one believe it should stay that way. Despite the many fans at Calvin who crave one of America’s favorite pastimes, Calvin has yet to assemble a team. Both the Calvin board and others worry that creating a football team is not in the school’s best interest. As a graduate of a private high school without a football team, I agree with them. Calvin should not create a football team because college football programs cause injuries and are more expensive than Calvin can afford right now.
Each person has their own position on the matter of whether to create a football team or not. There are many who support the creation of a football team. For instance, those who play the sport want to see a team formed. They may want to continue play their favorite sport, now at a collegiate level. Others, who are avid supporters of the game, want the excitement and change in atmosphere that rooting for their home team brings. On the other hand, there …show more content…
Ticket and merchandise sales help raise money and students are attracted to the school. Even the surrounding businesses, like hotels and restaurants, get an economic boost (Smith P6). According to the FFTF, Calvin would see enrollment growth and enough funds generated by the team to cover the cost of having the team. In fact, the “estimated return on investment (ROI) would be 15% annually.” However, there is one downside: the revenue would “pay back all facility and startup costs in seven years” (FAQ P20). This is a long-term investment until actual profits could be made. Because of investments lost in the stock market crash and building projects like the fieldhouse going over budget, Calvin is not in a financially strong enough place now to fund that big of a
Each person has their own position on the matter of whether to create a football team or not. There are many who support the creation of a football team. For instance, those who play the sport want to see a team formed. They may want to continue play their favorite sport, now at a collegiate level. Others, who are avid supporters of the game, want the excitement and change in atmosphere that rooting for their home team brings. On the other hand, there …show more content…
Ticket and merchandise sales help raise money and students are attracted to the school. Even the surrounding businesses, like hotels and restaurants, get an economic boost (Smith P6). According to the FFTF, Calvin would see enrollment growth and enough funds generated by the team to cover the cost of having the team. In fact, the “estimated return on investment (ROI) would be 15% annually.” However, there is one downside: the revenue would “pay back all facility and startup costs in seven years” (FAQ P20). This is a long-term investment until actual profits could be made. Because of investments lost in the stock market crash and building projects like the fieldhouse going over budget, Calvin is not in a financially strong enough place now to fund that big of a