revenue that would be received. It is very possible that what is happening now is actually bringing more revenue to the softball program. Over the last few years I have sent Chip a check for softball each year, and the amounts are far greater than the price I would pay for a ticket. One year I was only able to attend 1 game but sent $300. I believe I am not the only one who fits that description, and possibly more money comes in from contributions than would ever come in through gate receipts. Plus the gate receipts go into the athletic departments general fund, so possibly only a small percentage of the gate receipts would go to softball. I have not seen Whit's numbers and haven't analyzed it but he could be correct. With Chip's fundraising abilities there is additional revenue without any department involvement or cost. Is it possible that the department is considering an upgrade to the softball facilities, and does not want to spend money now that would be better spent later when all fencing and security measures could be addressed? I don't know, just a possibility. As much as the department seeks revenue I don't think Whit would refuse the revenue if he though it would bring in more than it would cost.