BASKETBALL NIL/Collective for mens basketball only

[TrueBlue147]

Why not use all the nil/collective money on buying five or six of the best men's basketball players we can? No money for any other sport. You would get the best bang for your dollar with this strategy. Are there rules that forbid this or is it just the preference of the donors to where the money is spent?

 

[sWiley]

Why not use all the nil/collective money on buying five or six of the best men's basketball players we can? No money for any other sport. You would get the best bang for your dollar with this strategy. Are there rules that forbid this or is it just the preference of the donors to where the money is spent?

There are no rules that forbid this, yet. It's a valid strategy and it's why I have been saying just shut football down and go all in on basketball.

I have no interest in being a farm team for the big football schools. With basketball, at least in the current environment, I think we could have a chance if we put all our resources into it. That could very well change in the future, but there's certainly an opportunity window right now for us in my opinion.

 

[MTFAN61]

There are no rules that forbid this, yet. It's a valid strategy and it's why I have been saying just shut football down and go all in on basketball.

I have no interest in being a farm team for the big football schools. With basketball, at least in the current environment, I think we could have a chance if we put all our resources into it. That could very well change in the future, but there's certainly an opportunity window right now for us in my opinion.

But wouldn't that upset the 6,000-7,000 fans who show up regularly for football each week?

 

[SubwayAlumni]

There are no rules that forbid this, yet. It's a valid strategy and it's why I have been saying just shut football down and go all in on basketball.

I have no interest in being a farm team for the big football schools. With basketball, at least in the current environment, I think we could have a chance if we put all our resources into it. That could very well change in the future, but there's certainly an opportunity window right now for us in my opinion.

I've had conversations with friends about whether we drop down to FCS and commit to basketball. I've been thinking this for last 4-6 years, at least. We're fighting for bread crumbs. I'd much rather be a top 10 fcs school than competing for some 3rd tier espn bowl every year.

 

[sWiley]

I've had conversations with friends about whether we drop down to FCS and commit to basketball. I've been thinking this for last 4-6 years, at least. We're fighting for bread crumbs. I'd much rather be a top 10 fcs school than competing for some 3rd tier espn bowl every year.

I would rather stay FBS or just drop it all together. Downgrading would remove all interest for me and I'm guessing most of the fans. Either keep it FBS/D1 or get rid of it. No point in half-assing it in my opinion.

 

[MTLynn]

I've had conversations with friends about whether we drop down to FCS and commit to basketball. I've been thinking this for last 4-6 years, at least. We're fighting for bread crumbs. I'd much rather be a top 10 fcs school than competing for some 3rd tier espn bowl every year.

Until the thugs in charge of this university are removed, baseball, football, men's basketball, and any decision that raises the university's profile will be minimized.

 

[ewglenn]

I can adamantly say, if they got rid of football they would lose me. I know we suck but I would not be able to be 100% invested without it. I know there are a lot of others they’d lose as well.

 

[MidTennMtneer]

I can adamantly say, if they got rid of football they would lose me. I know we suck but I would not be able to be 100% invested without it. I know there are a lot of others they’d lose as well.

I'm absolutely in that boat. I follow basketball of course and would still wear blue.
But I don't spend 12 hrs on a Saturday watching it like I do football. For me, college sports is football. I'd most likely end my BRAA membership if they dropped it.

 

[SigmaNuBlue]

It's a valid strategy and it's why I have been saying just shut football down and go all in on basketball.

I have no interest in being a farm team for the big football schools. With basketball, at least in the current environment, I think we could have a chance if we put all our resources into it.

+1

 

[TrueBlue147]

II am not suggesting we end football only that we prioritize men's basketball as that gives us the best chance to make a dent nationally and build our fanbase, that will hopefully overflow into football. The problem with concentrating on football is that you need too many players to be good. We don't have the budget to buy that many players. If we do get a good player for one year, he will just leave for more money after one good season, so why waste the money in the first place? I hate that college athletics have come to this, but our leaders should be looking at this trying to find a way to game the system. We should be stretching our dollars as far as possible.

 

[AustinLewis]

I can adamantly say, if they got rid of football they would lose me. I know we suck but I would not be able to be 100% invested without it. I know there are a lot of others they’d lose as well.

Right there with you.

I like MBB. And WBB.

But I'm gonna root for some FBS level program. If not MT, who?

 

[ewglenn]

II am not suggesting we end football only that we prioritize men's basketball as that gives us the best chance to make a dent nationally and build our fanbase, that will hopefully overflow into football. The problem with concentrating on football is that you need too many players to be good. We don't have the budget to buy that many players. If we do get a good player for one year, he will just leave for more money after one good season, so why waste the money in the first place? I hate that college athletics have come to this, but our leaders should be looking at this trying to find a way to game the system. We should be stretching our dollars as far as possible.

We essientally already could do that but we are allowing fans to decide where their money goes. If you want money to buy basketball players you can donate to the MBB and do that. For me, I prefer the money go to something tangible, so I am spending mine towards Build Blue (for athletics). I also donate towards the Jones College of Business for academics, which I hope everyone is donating to an academic cause too (if donating to the school). Just my opinion though.

 

[DisgruntledAlum]

There are no rules that forbid this, yet. It's a valid strategy and it's why I have been saying just shut football down and go all in on basketball.

I have no interest in being a farm team for the big football schools. With basketball, at least in the current environment, I think we could have a chance if we put all our resources into it. That could very well change in the future, but there's certainly an opportunity window right now for us in my opinion.

Worked for Gonzaga... Focusing on basketball I am referring to.

 

[DisgruntledAlum]

I can adamantly say, if they got rid of football they would lose me. I know we suck but I would not be able to be 100% invested without it. I know there are a lot of others they’d lose as well.

Honestly, I can give two craps about basketball. I just never had any interest in it. I watch the tournament the first weekend, then I stop.