There's no doubt, the game would lack something without LSU's Golden Band from Tigerland and Alabama's Million Dollar Band being part of the show.
But as the Advocate points out, a million dollars is probably pretty close to what it will cost to get both schools' bands to the Jan. 9 showdown, housed and fed, including tickets to the game.
A million bucks for the band to go to the game seems high. There is about 400 members in the MDB. That is $2,500 per person. Deduct the price of the game ticket and they are still traveling in style.
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