The University of Hawaii’s new athletics study makes a big number easy to quote. According to the analysis released two weeks ago, UH sports generated about $753 million in economic activity from 2023 through 2026, roughly $188 million a year. Gov. Josh Green’s response was just as quotable: “ If you can get return on investment like that, you’ve got to do it.” He has also said he’s willing to make “emergency asks” of the state Legislature to help UH compete in the new era of paying athletes. ...read more read less