(02-16-2011 09:10 AM)rath v2.0 Wrote:  A Devil's Advocate might point to the fact that last year basketball brought in $1.1 million more than it ever had before, football set a record for revenue, the total AD budget was $5 million higher than in any year and UCAT membership was also at a record high.

I'd like to see more corporate whale hunting though.

If we keep going 4-8 in football our revenue will continue to grow as we collect bowl dollars and have zero bowl expenses.

Yes, I know that eventually tickets/merchandise won't be sold if we turn into a losing program.

BTW, for all Den members -- some of us are going to get together next Tuesday (17:00) at The Old Roadhouse on the West side (i.e., best side) of town. I have some inside info to share, but it is simply too sensitive for posting in the Den.

Hey Rag, I was disappointed in last FB season too (bitterly so). But how about waiting for this year to play out, establish MORE THAN ONE 4-8 seasons, before we worry about "keeping" going 4-8.

(02-16-2011 09:19 AM)Ragpicker Wrote:  

(02-16-2011 09:10 AM)rath v2.0 Wrote:  A Devil's Advocate might point to the fact that last year basketball brought in $1.1 million more than it ever had before, football set a record for revenue, the total AD budget was $5 million higher than in any year and UCAT membership was also at a record high.

I'd like to see more corporate whale hunting though.

If we keep going 4-8 in football our revenue will continue to grow as we collect bowl dollars and have zero bowl expenses.

Yes, I know that eventually tickets/merchandise won't be sold if we turn into a losing program.

Those financial numbers are from 2009. I assume when 2010's get posted they will trend similarly.

How much of that increase in revenue is due to conference affiliation..?

AND... so we're making MORE money but have less to spend..?

Sounds like CBO numbers

No idea. How much is due to him? Also no idea.

I have to give Mick credit- Cats played hard tonight and executed on offense

One more Quality win without a bad loss (Providence) I think they make the tournament

Since they have 20 wins, and a win over a Top 25 team, I think they could handle the one bad loss and still make the dance.

BTW: Yes, I am having some fun at a few knucklehead's expense. Too rich a vein not to mine.

Where is Goof Shamwow now?????????????????

Bryan has left the building.

He made an appearance in the game thread last night. He last checked the board at 5:27 am today.

Gutless clown won't post? Shocker.

I admit I am having some fun at the wowsy-wowsey-woo-woo crowd's expense. I'll get it out of the system this afternoon. Promise.

Give me a lunchroom lady hairnet. Today's special? Humble pie.

(02-24-2011 12:16 PM)rath v2.0 Wrote:  I admit I am having some fun at the wowsy-wowsey-woo-woo crowd's expense. I'll get it out of the system this afternoon. Promise.

Good to hear Rath. I hope Eastside shares this common goal.

I want God Shamwow's head on a pike. Figured I could smoke that rat out of his hidey hole.

When I'm made King, he is first against the wall.

(02-24-2011 01:52 PM)BJUnklFkr Wrote:  

(02-24-2011 12:16 PM)rath v2.0 Wrote:  I admit I am having some fun at the wowsy-wowsey-woo-woo crowd's expense. I'll get it out of the system this afternoon. Promise.

Good to hear Rath. I hope Eastside shares this common goal.

No doubt. I just got this book "how to win friends and influence people" and apparently I am doing it ALL WRONG!

Who knew?

The follow up is a rather light-hearted read:

Drive Your Enemies Before You & Hear The Lamentation Of Their Women

In honor of Rath's current obsession (disclaimer: not family friendly... funny though ):

BJ,

That is freakin' hilarious and worth every second I lost while listening/watching.

Those in the know... anything going on with regards to an extension for Mick?