TheCommish

Do you want us to have a whole new team? We need some pieces to stick around. Right now, I’m looking at my exodus yearly unless we have an NIL

Depends who is retained and who is brought in, if we have a max exodus, we’re done.

There is a huge power struggle with our limited resources, misconceptions, etc. university wants the would-be nil money for other projects, while nil money wouldn’t touch the university coffers but go directly to the player itself. The pie is not growing, the pie is adding a new slice “nil” why buy or contribute to the school, when you can pay the player? If we’re not going to have nil and buy players, we should drop to d3 or go the patroit/ivy model.

Correct. Where is the savvy veteran coach that has been fired? Zero head coaching experience on the bench and this season has shown they're missing the guy with 30 years experience. How does that conversation not happen?

I believe our program is the study of communication

MBB majors 4 - Communication, 1 - Legal Studies in Coaching, 3 - Exploratory, 1 - Psychology, 1- Business Admin, 1 - none The 1 business major went to a great hs, most likely here for education first, and will probably graduate from UB, not transfer.

I'd like to propose we all start looking at donating to NIL collective instead of the university. The department has nothing but a policy on the web site (https://ubbulls.com/documents/2024/2/8/UB_NIL_Pillars_2024.pdf) We should allow corporations to sponsor/gik to the department but individual contributions should go towards recruiting the best. I'm going to make some calls. This is one of the better ones for mid-majors https://www.theggguard.com/ and yes, the "donations are considered tax-deductible" Open letters https://www.on3.com/nil/news/judge-grants-preliminary-injunction-in-tennessee-virginia-nil-lawsuit-versus-ncaa/

Game over for the NCAA, pay to play is here. Let’s go! Sell my house and get us a PG https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/football/2024/02/23/tennessee-ncaa-lawsuit-nil-rules-injunction-granted/72535104007/

Not until we’re competitive as Gonzaga. We would need to do 2 for 1, no cash or pay teams to come here. Some schools won’t need the money. St Mary’s offered a lot of money to host teams, no takers.

Arkansas St has not been good. Analytically, this is one of their best teams according tovik. Arkansas St is buying into Oats ball. Look at our attendance but no one is fired, no one is hired over. Attendance is down about 300, basically, our core fans is 2500 that will "go" no matter what.

Zero chances. He’s got this team playing hard. A lot of energy in a nearly full building. He will be a favorite to win the sunbelt then bolt after. Arkansas st was terrible last year.

I’d rather fund the buyout of a bad coach, upgrade to charter flights, or fund NIL than remove the track. If we were 11-0, people would fill it but we lost to an FCS team twice.

chatgpt? NIL has 0 to do with Title IX, if NIL is separate. Long-Term Planning: If UB Athletics has long term planning, shouldn't we stop funding facility projects for athletics until the employment status of college athletes is determined, otherwise, what will the new facility be used for when UB athletics can't afford to pay the football players? Is the University at Buffalo operating at 100% efficiency rate with 0% waste? Are you positive the athletic department is 100% compliant with title IX? Football locker room is top notch, what about the swim locker room? Stakeholder Involvement, if someone is willing to donate $50 million to football only, do we accept the money or does Title IX become a factor?

No one is asking that. I’m asking for ub to eliminate waste, reallocate to athletics and fund the department properly to avoid body bag games to fund the swim team.

I know how to start one. I’m hoping we have a attorney willing to do pro-bono work. I don’t want an UB lifer involved at all. I’d do the opposite of what they told me. I think the people that have been on the campus for 15+ years are not the solution. I knew White was good because he was very ambitious and wanted to rock the boat. People are still crying about NYBI. you really do state opinions as facts. You and I both know, we have no way of proving anyone attends a game or doesn’t attend a game because of beer or giveaways. You picked out drake but didn’t mention the sunglasses. The sunglasses were temu quality. You can’t state that anyone is attending a game because of giveaway or new people are attending because of xyz.

I've been sober for nearly 15 years and still think it's a great idea. Obviously, if someone is next to me with a beer snake? different story. "but has done nothing to raise any NIL money," correct. No one has. I know people in the department are worried about the money leaving the department, I was told that. I know they’re worried about sponsors and donors giving towards NIL instead. I know the marketing department has stated, they have changed their philosophy on marketing the teams "more like the Bisons,". I'm trying to start one, I'm hoping with have others willing to do it the right way with proper paperwork, I can't do this alone. Where do we start? Right now, right here. " I also do not know if the Athletic Department gets any of the money from the sale of beer on campus," that's fine, beer sales are no different than t-shirt giveaways, bounce houses, First 150 kids- UB sunglasses or Playstation 5. Winner must be in attendance. Do you really think someone will come to a game for sunglasses? No, it's extra/bonus just as beer is. it is not going to bring one extra person to a game are you against giveaways then? To quote CollegeAD.com from anonymous AD "recruits would rather change in a phone booth for more money," and "facility piece doesn't exactly move the needle," Niagara's facilities are terrible, Daemen level and they're much better basketball team and they beat us by 6. The point UB Bulls fans might being witnessing the decline of UB Bulls athletics because of poor choices from leadership not keeping up with the times when it comes to the changes in the MAC when it comes to NIL. 100% and I'm arguing with employees that don't want things to change, I honestly don't blame Brooklyn because he is protecting himself (I would too) and friends that will lose out on donations. UB Foundation has a billion in cash. Our window is closing, if D1 football players are going to have to be employees, our days are over. Football/UB couldn't afford worker's compensation. Football program would be done, the XFL was practicing in Texas to avoid worker's compensation and purchased umbrella insurance because of the cost. Every workout, practice, game is an expense. I think professional football worker's comp is $100 per $1 of the employee salary. We have a small window, I think a lot of people at the games and on the board, don't realize the importance of NIL. Every college can now have a bagman, not just the "cheaters"

I have too. I’ll screenshot the messages if you want. I don’t want to relive the personal stuff you said to me. I don’t want to ever relive that time again, actually you singling me out, triggered me.

But it’s okay for Brooklyn to say nil is not tax deductible? I remember you, you were the reason I left the board, years ago. I still have pms

I disagree. You think we should have the same number of teams as Stanford? Heck, we dropped baseball because of what? How many programs are losing money because we're catering to "everybody" and we're not catering to everyone, otherwise we would have a robust nursing and teaching program? If we dropped baseball, why not programs that are not producing graduates. Why not add ice hockey? Correct. The NIL would handle that aspect, how it works, based on your response, I am assuming you're novice on the subject. Please don't spread misinformation. Buy games - I'm against, taking the beating that come with being an underfunded athletic department. I'm for spending money to give proper recognition to marquee matchups, not taking a welfare check to fund our swim program. You think a home schedule of 2 D2 programs is acceptable? Allegedly, Nevada spent $500k on NIL, New Mexico is close to a million. There have been some misses, programs spending $2 million for a NIT bid. I know of a program that is a bubble and they spent $400k. Still need to evaluate talent correctly.

I don't disagree - start small then go big. Right now, we have zero plan in my opinion. We almost have no ambition to win at all. https://dayton6th.com/ from their NIL Our goal is clear - we must continue to make the Flyers a destination program for student-athletes from across the country and the world. The landscape of college basketball has changed and the introduction of name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation to student-athletes has proven to be one of the most significant changes in college athletics history (and we are only at the beginning). In its brief history, NIL has become one of the primary influences on the student-athlete experience at every school across the country. We must face the new realities of college sports and remain an elite basketball program amid the current, hyper-competitive environment. https://dayton6th.com/faqs

BrooklynWall - The most successful NIL are the NILs not affiliated with the school. It's important to clarify information surrounding various Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) initiatives. While some statements may appear misleading, it's essential to consider the context and motivations behind them. Please approach with caution any individuals associated with their any job duty of fundraising, sponsorship, or in-kind gifts, as their perspectives on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) structures may be influenced. While intentional misinformation is not condoned, it's understandable if some individuals are misinformed. It's crucial to refrain from spreading misinformation and seek accurate information instead. The reality is that both non-profit and for-profit NIL models exist. Here are some examples: Ohio State: THE Foundation, their NIL collective, operates as a non-profit (501(c)(3)) organization. This allows donors to receive tax deductions for their contributions. Ohio Bobcats: Their NIL initiative partners with the BPS Foundation, another 501(c)(3), making donations tax-deductible. Albany Great Danes: GDLC is overseen by an alumni board of directors and its website says it is an “approved 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization operating as a private foundation. https://www.on3.com/nil/collectives/ does a great job of determining which collective is non-profit By understanding the diverse landscape of NIL models, we can avoid perpetuating misconceptions and engage in constructive discussions about this evolving landscape. The path forward for the athletics at UB to compete in Division 1 athletics is NIL. Auburn is making a effort to push NIL, is Buffalo too stubborn to admit our priorities ? To quote Bruce Peal and AD Cohen at Auburn "Pearl would rather see more money contributed to the school's NIL collectives. Cohen is not in disagreement with his basketball coach's train of thought regarding the flow of money," To achieve success in basketball, acquiring the following components is crucial, and a non-profit NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) organization can play a pivotal role in making these aspirations a reality. While retaining the current coach, a decision I may not fully endorse but which would result in saving approximately a million dollars, the focus should shift towards prioritizing player talent over XOs. Allocate a budget of $1 million for charter flights, with estimated costs ranging between $200,000 to $300,000 each flight. Dedicate a budget of $1.4 million for the starting five players and three bench players. Invest in scheduling buyout games annually to host ACC, Big East, or Big Ten matchups, thereby bringing in powerhouse teams to enhance the team's competitive standing and increase media exposure. This is preliminary stages as I am hoping we have people willing to set-up and do the paperwork (taxes, 501(c)3, etc)

Certainly, we cannot cater to everyone's needs and we shouldn't. It's important to evaluate programs that are not graduating students. Specifically, what are the expenses related to salaries, benefits, and legacy costs for such programs, and what return on investment (ROI) can be attributed to them?

You should be a politician. You didn’t once post you made an error. First, you said NIL donation wasn’t tax deductible then your excuse is now, no affiliation. By the way, no comment on Ohio and Ohio State?

It's important to clarify information surrounding various Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) initiatives. While some statements may appear misleading, it's essential to consider the context and motivations behind them. BrooklynBull's primary role is to generate funding for the university in some fashion, which might influence his perspective on NIL structures. However, if BrooklynBull is intentionally misleading information, that isn't condoned. If BrooklynBull is misinformed that is understandable. The reality is that both non-profit and for-profit NIL models exist. Here are some examples: Ohio State: THE Foundation, their NIL collective, operates as a non-profit (501(c)(3)) organization. This allows donors to receive tax deductions for their contributions. Ohio Bobcats: Their NIL initiative partners with the BPS Foundation, another 501(c)(3), making donations tax-deductible. Albany Great Danes: GDLC is overseen by an alumni board of directors and its website says it is an “approved 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization operating as a private foundation. https://www.on3.com/nil/collectives/ does a great job of determining which collective is non-profit By understanding the diverse landscape of NIL models, we can avoid perpetuating misconceptions and engage in constructive discussions about this evolving landscape. The path forward for the athletics at UB to compete in Division 1 athletics is NIL. Auburn is making a effort to push NIL, is Buffalo too stubborn to admit our priorities ? To quote Bruce Peal and AD Cohen at Auburn "Pearl would rather see more money contributed to the school's NIL collectives. Cohen is not in disagreement with his basketball coach's train of thought regarding the flow of money," To achieve success in basketball, acquiring the following components is crucial, and a non-profit NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) organization can play a pivotal role in making these aspirations a reality. While retaining the current coach, a decision I may not fully endorse but which would result in saving approximately a million dollars, the focus should shift towards prioritizing player talent over XOs. Allocate a budget of $1 million for charter flights, with estimated costs ranging between $200,000 to $300,000 each flight. Dedicate a budget of $1.4 million for the starting five players and three bench players. Invest in scheduling buyout games annually to host ACC, Big East, or Big Ten matchups, thereby bringing in powerhouse teams to enhance the team's competitive standing and increase media exposure. We do all three, we will be in the national championship discussion each year. If we're not going to invest in NIL, we're simply need to downgrade to the MAAC, join the bus league, and save money. Our NYC alumni could see us play more.

Art gallery? How many graduates do we have in music and art every year? How many professors do we have? I was told the whole program is basically one on one tutoring.