USFL Prez D Johnston on League and Panthers

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USFL Prez D Johnston on League and Panthers

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https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sport ... 278178007/

>> The United States Football League is enjoying the Ford Field experience, even if its primary tenants, the Michigan Panthers, aren't exactly showing it yet.

Daryl "Moose" Johnston, president of the second-year USFL, said the league "fully expects" to return to Detroit for Year 3.

"We definitely wanted to press to get into a Michigan hub to give the Panthers that home-game feel," Johnston said Thursday in a conversation with reporters from across the country. "They have not disappointed.

"Our partners up there have been absolutely fantastic, the way they've engaged the fan base, and created a good game-day environment.

"We have loved our first season in Michigan, and we can't wait for our second season in Michigan."
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But, attendance isn't everything with the USFL, though, either. Fox is a majority co-owner of the league, and the league plays its games on Fox's and NBC's platforms. TV ratings — and they've been solid in Year 2 — are more important than attendance figures. That's proven by the low ticket prices. Decent attendance, more than anything, can provide a good look on TV, and Michigan is believed to be among the first or second franchises in attendance. <<
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