Thanks, good info. I was actually thinking about the NIL money. Not sure where that's gonna come from?Quote:
Originally Posted by HerdBot
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Thanks, good info. I was actually thinking about the NIL money. Not sure where that's gonna come from?Quote:
Originally Posted by HerdBot
It's your checkbook. Didn't you know?Quote:
Originally Posted by roadwarrior
2 years ago there was an article that said it was at 70 million, which funds 172. It said 125 million would fund all athletic scholarshipsQuote:
Originally Posted by roadwarrior
https://www.inforum.com/sports/bison...ver-70-million
Then 2 years later and article said it was over 100 million
https://www.inforum.com/sports/bison...ps-100-million
Although I think some may be covering operations
Didnt know where to post this. But its an interesting read on player compensation through the years and the NCAA.
https://www.vuhoops.com/2011/08/22/h...e-sinful-seven
Not football, but speaking of Sac State:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bisonator98
https://www.on3.com/news/report-shaq...-manager-role/
Shaq hired/volunteering as their BB GM. Mike Bibby will coach. Looks like they are gonna try to buy some wins. We'll see if the 'look at me' approach appeals to anyone and gets them to a FBS conference.
Sacramento is averaging 9,000 fans a game in a 15,000 capacity stadium as a 3 year temporary home of the Oakland. The As are currently above 500 too. Big time marketQuote:
Originally Posted by KSBisonFan
They aren't really "deserving" of FBS status, but the same could be said of a few others like Kennesaw.Quote:
Originally Posted by KSBisonFan
Conference invite for them may hinge on how the media companies perceive things. The ESPN article proclaiming that they were a "top 20" media market irked me a bit, because that is what CUSA crowed about when adding Kennesaw (Atlanta "market").
The Basketball angle though is a good move on their part, and something we should be doing. There is no FCS/Iaa level for basketball, if you succeed in that sport, there almost instant recognition and opportunity (see Gonzaga and others). D1 Basketball success has been a proven path for moving up the conference ladder, and something we've sorely neglected. Make the tourney every year and win a few games to get to Sweet 16, and there will be interest.
Interesting take on what's involved in conference alignments.
https://csnbbs.com/thread-1009419.html
Truth!!!.......Quote:
Originally Posted by The_Sicatoka
https://www.mwcconnection.com/2025/6...ures-additions
Notable quotes ...
"With five departing schools triggering an estimated $100 million in exit fees, the remaining members are poised for a financial windfall. Those funds could support NIL programs, facility upgrades, and staff retention. Combine that with upcoming media rights renegotiations in 2026, and the MWC’s new core has real leverage to boost exposure and revenue."
"The conference now has the opportunity to grow deliberately. Schools like Montana, Montana State, North Dakota State, or UC Davis could bring strong fan bases, football tradition, and geography-friendly options for future membership, helping create a fresh and competitive conference landscape."
No mention of Tarleton, SDSU or Sac State fwiw