Increasing JAR Attendance/Engaging the Fans

[kreed5120]

44 minutes ago, Captain Kangaroo said:

To be fair, Matt Kaulig isn’t donating via the Day of Giving. I think football gets a decent share of donations outside of today.

 

Isn't that kind of the problem though? Kaulig obviously gifts a substantial sum, but it's nowhere near enough to be competitive in the MAC. More help is clearly needed.

[Captain Kangaroo]

1 hour ago, kreed5120 said:

Isn't that kind of the problem though? Kaulig obviously gifts a substantial sum, but it's nowhere near enough to be competitive in the MAC. More help is clearly needed.

More help is needed, but UA's run through an exhaustive list of coaches, AD's and losing programs for decades. Good luck finding anyone willing to shell out big bucks if they don't feel UA will spend that money wisely.

 

I make my donation to football annually because I like Joe and feel he merits support. I have fun attending the games in the fall. The guy went 5-7 last year despite being hamstrung by a litany of handicaps beyond his control. He's a good coach who wants to be here. I expect 6 wins this season. Which is like 8-9 wins for a respectfully funded program.

 

Infocision is a resource. I think it could be filled to 18-20 k on average and make money even with the University's football acumen and historical shortcomings. But it's easier to say "I wouldn't have built that stadium" and be off the hook. 

 

Goodrich has only been around a short while. He hasn't done anything stupid yet, so I have a some hope that he can at least get football pointed in the right financial direction. We'll see...

[AkronAlumnus]

$608 away from 20k raised for MBB

[AkronAlumnus]

Someone just donated 50k, bless their heart ❤️❤️

[kreed5120]

4 minutes ago, AkronAlumnus said:

Someone just donated 50k, bless their heart ❤️❤️

 

Luke Getsy with $5K as well. Him and @Captain Kangaroo doing the heavy lifting for football.

[Zippy87]

Luke Getsy made a 5K donation to football. 

 

Edit: @kreed5120 beat me to it! 

Edited 5 hours ago by Zippy87

[Zippy87]

10 minutes ago, AkronAlumnus said:

Someone just donated 50k, bless their heart ❤️❤️

 

Home opener should be Deborah Cook Appreciation Night. Wow! 

[kreed5120]

26 minutes ago, Zippy87 said:

 

Home opener should be Deborah Cook Appreciation Night. Wow! 

 

She has been a generous donor for years. Part of me still wonders if she clicked 1 too many zeroes 😅

[Let'sGoZips94]

God bless Luke Getsy. 

 

Getsy pumps... he throws to Hixon and it is... CAUGHT! FOR A TOUCHDOWN!

 

- Mike Tirico with Herbstreit by his side and Erin Andrews in her prime on the sideline.