LISTEN: The University Of Hartford And The Economics Of Sports

Connecticut Public Radio | By John Henry Smith

Published May 10, 2021 at 10:18 AM EDT

Hartford Hawks men's basketball — The Hartford Hawks wave to fans in attendance after their first-round loss to the Baylor Bears in the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on March 19, 2021.

The University of Hartford has decided that its athletic programs will move down from Division I to Division III competition. While the school has said it hopes to reap millions in cost savings, many students and supporters are crying foul. Temple University sports economist Michael Leeds joined All Things Considered to talk about whether this move make sense.

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John Henry Smith

John Henry Smith is Connecticut Public’s host of All Things Considered, its flagship afternoon news program. He's proud to be a part of the team that won a regional Emmy Award for The Vote: A Connecticut Conversation. In his 21st year as a professional broadcaster, he’s covered both news and sports.

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