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UW-L professor answers interesting questions about NFL for best-of story

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Among topics, Haupert talks about economic
drain/benefits a franchise might have on a city. 

A local professor had some interesting things to say about the NFL.

Mike Haupert, an economics professor at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, was asked to give his opinion on a survey done about the strength of the NFL and some potential challenges coming down the road. 

Haupert, who is also the executive director of the Cliometric Society, answered questions about the league as part of WalletHub.com’s best and worst cities for football fans. Of course, Green Bay, Wis., came up No. 1 on the list for best fans, ahead of Pittsburgh, New York and Dallas.

You can check out the entire story here and read what Haupert had to say below.

 

 

 

Born in Decorah Iowa. I've been a news reporter for the last 10 years, starting right out of college in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Other professional opportunities led me to Marshalltown, Iowa and Antigo Wisconsin, before I finally was afforded the opportunity here in La Crosse. I've been here since 2016. I also act as the voice of local sports, doing play by play of high school and college football and basketball. When not working I enjoy golfing.

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