The World of College Football

[WeRise225]

30 minutes ago, zippy5 said:

I actually see no reason why we wouldn't take this deal 

 

 

 

 

What a weird move for Sac State. 

[exit322]

24 minutes ago, WeRise225 said:

What a weird move for Sac State. 

They very much must have had some benefactor that REALLY wanted in FBS.  Still strange, though.

[kreed5120]

1 hour ago, zippy5 said:

I actually see no reason why we wouldn't take this deal 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, that sounds like an even better deal than what was first publicized.

[kreed5120]

11 minutes ago, exit322 said:

They very much must have had some benefactor that REALLY wanted in FBS.  Still strange, though.

 

You're talking about the state capital for the 5th largest economy in the world. Between politicians, lobbyists, and others in area trying to buy influence there is probably retarded amounts of money floating around the area.

 

Not to mention outside the Sacramento Kings there is very little local sports competition.

[exit322]

2 minutes ago, kreed5120 said:

 

You're talking about the state capital for the 5th largest economy in the world. Between politicians, lobbyists, and others in area trying to buy influence there is probably retarded amounts of money floating around the area.

 

Not to mention outside the Sacramento Kings there is very little local sports competition.

 

Yeah, it's got to be something in that realm.

 

The only thing for the MAC here...this can't be it.  You got a little lifeline, see what we can get from it.

[catdaddyp]

1 hour ago, zippy5 said:

I actually see no reason why we wouldn't take this deal 

 

 

 

 

What a laughable good deal in favor of MAC schools. Anyone else out there this desperate to get to the FBS level? The MAC is open for business!

[exit322]

1 minute ago, catdaddyp said:

What a laughable good deal in favor of MAC schools. Anyone else out there this desperate to get to the FBS level? The MAC is open for business!

Wouldn't even need to be THAT desperate.  But yes, the MAC should be talking to anyone and everyone that might be interested right now.

[72 Roo]

4 hours ago, zippy5 said:

I actually see no reason why we wouldn't take this deal 

 

 

 

 

I was against this deal, but it is clearly set up as a stop gap for Sac State while they find a better fit. To be honest, I've changed my mind. I'd take the deal. Nonetheless the underlying issues for the MAC remain: leadership, identity, quality. Until we get football to the Toledo level this is the best fit for Akron.

[LZIp]

The money should go directly to the football revenue sharing pot.

[kreed5120]

48 minutes ago, LZIp said:

The money should go directly to the football revenue sharing pot.

 

I don't think there is separate pots. I think the conference just pays out a lump sum to each school. I think last year it was around $2.5 million for Akron.

[GP1]

5 hours ago, kreed5120 said:

 

You're talking about the state capital for the 5th largest economy in the world. Between politicians, lobbyists, and others in area trying to buy influence there is probably retarded amounts of money floating around the area.

 

Not to mention outside the Sacramento Kings there is very little local sports competition.

What does any of this have to do with bringing a shitty program into the MAC?

[GP1]

5 hours ago, exit322 said:

They very much must have had some benefactor that REALLY wanted in FBS.  Still strange, though.

What if there is nobody backing this and Sac State is bankrupting themselves? Remember, it's more likely they are bankrupting themselves than a pile of money backing them. 

[GP1]

5 hours ago, catdaddyp said:

What a laughable good deal in favor of MAC schools. Anyone else out there this desperate to get to the FBS level? The MAC is open for business!

So are lot lizards. 

[GP1]

5 hours ago, exit322 said:

Wouldn't even need to be THAT desperate.  But yes, the MAC should be talking to anyone and everyone that might be interested right now.

Pathetic thinking. 

[GP1]

1 hour ago, 72 Roo said:

I was against this deal, but it is clearly set up as a stop gap for Sac State while they find a better fit. To be honest, I've changed my mind. I'd take the deal. Nonetheless the underlying issues for the MAC remain: leadership, identity, quality. Until we get football to the Toledo level this is the best fit for Akron.

Sad

[GP1]

1 hour ago, LZIp said:

The money should go directly to the football revenue sharing pot.

Filled with pee?

[exit322]

13 minutes ago, GP1 said:

Pathetic thinking. 

 

Yes, working to grow the league is pathetic thinking.  100%

Edited 16 hours ago by exit322

[LZIp]

41 minutes ago, kreed5120 said:

 

I don't think there is separate pots. I think the conference just pays out a lump sum to each school. I think last year it was around $2.5 million for Akron.

I believe Akron has separate buckets for revenue sharing among sports.

[GP1]

34 minutes ago, exit322 said:

 

Yes, working to grow the league is pathetic thinking.  100%

The MAC doesn't have to act in every dumb idea that comes to mind. 

[Hilltopper]

Sac St currently has an athletics budget of over $55 million/year. Thier enrollment is around 40k. Student fees pay most of the buget. Currently around $1000 per year. All the California state schools are heavily subsidized by the state government. Base tuition is only $5500. Their plan is to add another $400 in student fees to pay for this. Plus they are going to play 2-3 money games each season. We are just a stepping stone to a bigger stage. BTW, the rumors about OU and Miami leaving for the SBC are not BS. Another reason why the MAC is interested in Sac St.

Edited 4 hours ago by Hilltopper

[GP1]

1 hour ago, Hilltopper said:

Sac St currently has an athletics budget of over $55 million/year. Thier enrollment is around 40k. Student fees pay most of the buget. Currently around $1000 per year. All the California state schools are heavily subsidized by the state government. Base tuition is only $5500. Their plan is to add another $400 in student fees to pay for this. Plus they are going to play 2-3 money games each season. We are just a stepping stone to a bigger stage. BTW, the rumors about OU and Miami leaving for the SBC are not BS. Another reason why the MAC is interested in Sac St.

There are a lot of dummies between here and there. I'm still not sure anyone has presented a good reason beyond "just because". 

[zippy5]

2 minutes ago, GP1 said:

There are a lot of dummies between here and there. I'm still not sure anyone has presented a good reason beyond "just because". 

We just made $1.5M - do you have $1.5M to donate in lieu of this agreement?

[GP1]

37 minutes ago, zippy5 said:

We just made $1.5M - do you have $1.5M to donate in lieu of this agreement?

Yes, but I wouldn't waste it.

 

Immediately we don't get that much. It appears our immediate take is around $600,000 with the rest spread out over 5 years. Now what?  

[zippy5]

10 minutes ago, GP1 said:

Yes, but I wouldn't waste it.

 

Immediately we don't get that much. It appears our immediate take is around $600,000 with the rest spread out over 5 years. Now what?  

Take it and buy some good players, maybe a training table, anything else we've been whining that we don't have

Edited 1 hour ago by zippy5

[GP1]

8 minutes ago, zippy5 said:

Take it and buy some good players, maybe a training table, anything else we've been whining that we don't have

I don't think $600k is as much as you think it is in 2026.