In 1970, newspapers were doing OK, still making money from subscriptions, display advertising, and want ads (remember those?). Many big markets had two papers, and perhaps one was "failing." Who could have accurately predicted where the newspaper business would be in 2026?
If the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl was a proof-of-concept presentation that the growing media empire can produce top quality game broadcasts, they passed with flying colors.
“There have been times where they’ve had the game that involves one of the teams that we’re about to cover that next Monday night. So it’s imperative for me to watch as much as I can.”
In 1970, newspapers were doing OK, still making money from subscriptions, display advertising, and want ads (remember those?). Many big markets had two papers, and perhaps one was "failing." Who could have accurately predicted where the newspaper business would be in 2026?