Let's call "a spade - a spade". The reason for the lower individual game sales was the perception of a "tainted" season due to the NCAA sanctions, which were effective for the regular season, in that they weren't lifted until the 11th hour.  The fact that the Team exceeded expectations, against all odds, was the reason that the revenue exceeded budget.  The most disturbing aspects of this story, which still remain unanswered, are: (1) Why did the NCAA drag its feet to come to a decision regarding the UH appeal?  & (2) What is the process for these types of decisions, who makes these decision, and the timing?  It's like Hawaii was let off the hook, so all is forgotten.  On the contrary, some explanation and "Blue Sky" are warranted, in order that another smaller college athletic program is not harmed by the NCAA's "high-handedness".