Alabama-Clemson game brings huge payday
Published 10:16 pm Wednesday, July 23, 2008
TUSCALOOSA – Alabama and Clemson will reportedly earn nearly $2 million apiece for their season-opening matchup in Atlanta.
The Birmingham News reported on its Web site Wednesday that the teams will split $3.8 million for the Aug. 30 game. The contract obtained by the paper through a public records request also shows beer will be available at concession stands until halftime of the game at the Georgia Dome.
The game will be televised on ABC.