LLWS wajke me when its over!

[ChucktownBlue]

Originally Posted by UmpLarryJohnson

"Stephen Keener, President and C.E.O., Little League, Inc., held a news conference on Jan. 4, 2007; the subject being the new TV eight(8) year extension agreement.

In answer to a reporter's question he stated the new TV eight(8)year extension agreement revenue to Little League, Inc., was worth $30.1 million in total rights fees. [3.76 million/year]

He stated...this new agreement superseded a six(6) year agreement that was worth $8.4 million. [$1.4 million/year]

That news conference was/is available on-line.


He did say how some of the additional revenue was going back to local leagues via free coaches clinics; eighty(80) free background checks via Choice-Point; and a $2.00 reduction in Charter Fee; from $18.00 to $16.00. "

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WOW....lota dough! and thats just the TV--not including the sponsers! (kelloggs, i guess plus others)--- but NO word on using anyto upgrade the umpires, tho

cant' 30 MILLION DOLLARS buy a beter umpire selection system?? know there are great ones out there, why cant' MORE get to wport?

At least you did get a few facts in this post. That's a good start young grasshopper. The secret is in realizing there's more, and interpretting them. For that, one must use his mind.