Sorry if I got off topic with the mini-rant about Covelli. I understand the Covelli family does support YSU. Just seems to me, with Covelli headquarters being in Warren, and this area playing such a huge role in helping Sam Covelli earn large sums of money, he could have shown some appreciation by making a large donation to YSU. And, it is even more pertinent, considering YSU is still trying to raise funds for the athletic complex across the street from Stambaugh Stadium.
He gave $10 million to OSU. Well, in my opinion, he could have given say $3 million to YSU, or even $2 million, and then had $7-8 million to give to OSU. I'm thinking $7-8 million would still have been enough to get his name on the new arena at OSU, while also likely getting his name on the complex at YSU. End result is the facility at YSU gets most or all of it's funding, OSU still gets a large sum of money from Covelli, and BOTH schools make out in the process. OSU will have a much easier time raising the money needed for their new sports complex, than YSU will have raising the needed funding.
Will be nice gesture if OSU is willing to play a basketball game against YSU in Youngstown, but that is NOT going to bring in $10,000,000. For that matter, likely will not really bring in all that much money for YSU with game being played at Covelli Center. And, pardon my cynicism, but if the game is played at Covelli Center, then YSU will likely have to share some of the revenue with Covelli Center, and good ole Sam will get a huge ego boost as he will quite likely be mentioned as the person who made this game happen. Would be much more beneficial for YSU to have OSU play at Beeghly Center. The game would easily break the Beeghly Center attendance record, provide an amazing atmosphere, and give YSU a TRUE home court advantage against the Buckeyes. And, money wise, ALL of the money earned would go to YSU.
