Quote Originally Posted by SpartanDawg View Post
https://twitter.com/detsports/status/534395852400259072


these are events that would either pass up on michigan and go to Indy/Chicago. Or would go to the palace and not generate much excitement. Hotels, restaurants, and retail will all begin to see major boosts from hosting these events downtown.


EDIT: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/co...ites/19174057/ Here's the free press article
You do realize that Detroit recently hosted the Final Four, right?