everlast2504

It's understandable that you're concerned about the allocation of resources within the university, particularly towards athletics and other programs such as the swim team. However, it's important to consider the broader financial dynamics and obligations that universities face, especially those with major athletic programs. Financial Constraints: Universities operate within budgetary constraints, with funding allocated to various departments and programs based on a range of factors including historical commitments, donor preferences, and institutional priorities. While reallocating resources may seem straightforward, it often involves complex financial decisions and trade-offs. Athletics as Revenue Source: Major universities often rely on revenue generated by their athletic programs to support various aspects of the institution, including scholarships, facilities, and academic programs. Eliminating "body bag games," where smaller teams are paid to play larger, more competitive teams, may impact the revenue streams crucial for sustaining the athletic department and other university initiatives. Compliance and Equity: Universities must comply with Title IX regulations, which mandate gender equity in athletic opportunities and funding. This means that decisions regarding resource allocation must consider equity across different sports and gender lines. Simply reallocating funds from one area to another may not be feasible without risking non-compliance with these regulations. Long-Term Planning: While reallocating funds to support specific programs like the swim team may seem like a solution in the short term, it's essential to consider the long-term sustainability and impact on the university's overall mission and strategic goals. Sustainable funding models require careful planning and consideration of various factors beyond immediate financial needs. Stakeholder Involvement: Decisions about resource allocation typically involve input from various stakeholders, including faculty, administrators, students, alumni, and donors. It's essential to engage these stakeholders in transparent and inclusive decision-making processes to ensure buy-in and support for any proposed changes. In summary, while addressing concerns about resource allocation within the university is valid, it's essential to recognize the complexities involved in reallocating funds, especially within the context of a major university with diverse financial obligations and stakeholder interests. Any proposed changes should be part of a comprehensive, well-informed strategy that considers the long-term implications and aligns with the institution's broader mission and values.

Its hard when there is a fundamental miss understanding of what NIL money is. The school just can't take money from the Arts Department and fund a NIL program to pay athletes and charter flights through NIL.

So 5 charter filghts? With pulling money out of nowhere. The school itself cannot be anywhere near how the money if spread out to players. I'm also sure that $1.4 million would put us near to top of college ball I thought you were agains buy out games?

To not know what these programs bring to the school is a bit naive. UB is a top flight Public University part of that is the school does need to cater to nearly everybody.

You used the $9m number. It could be any amount of money Athletics can't touch it. Also a CBA states very clearly that UB must spend X amount of money on the CBA group. How would 4.4 million change things. All it would get is a coach for a few years out on a money grab. Our facilites need closer to $40 million in upgrades. Which are also capital improvements and being a public university needs a lengthy approval and political process, and possible bond that needs to be voted on by various stake holders. "There not choosing were to spend the money out of one pot," - yes, they're. The president could simply allocate more money to athletics rather than the countless waste. You really don't think there is $20 million dollars of waste on that campus? Your reasoning here is 100% false and illegal in many cases both civilly and criminally. It would open up UB civil actions brought on by the CBA groups. There would be also criminal liability for the president do such action because it amounts to fraud. Again a University can not directly pay into an NIL that is still not allowed. NIL are meant for outside groups to be able to pay student athletes for services that use there name image or likeness.

There not choosing were to spend the money out of one pot. There are very specific budgets and that money must be spent there. Cutting $9m from an adjunct professor fund is most likely illegal, at the very least politically damaging. It also pays and employees close to 100 people. Moving it to Athletics, we can't pay the student athletes thats not what NIL does. Its not a significant amount to do any dramatic changes through capital improvements. All that could really happen is taking $9 million to pay 100 people to increasing the salaries of a handful of people.

Thats not how any of it works. Every single University needs athletic donations do function. Out of the 120 D1 football school maybe 10 can afford to operate under your reasoning.

There is also an "cannot after 3:00pm EST" in there. That's why the black friday game was played so early.

It felt much faster. Especially compared to the time it took the Basketball hire.

With the quick turnaround on this. I am thinking that the ball was moving before Mo officially left.

That would certainly change things

A super easy way to fix this is you take NIL money you can't transfer without sitting out a year.

At what point does he not want to be in college? The man is Van Wilder.

I wonder what the language around the buyout is? He’s taking a job several steps down from being a head coach. Does that have any implications?

He made just shy of $700k last year. I don't even think Alabama is paying the defensive assistant coach near $2 million.

I know. So is not having any sort of NIL in place yet.

And unlike firing him or letting his contract just expire, UB gets paid. It also sets up more pipelines to 'Bama. While we can't compete with NIL. Your not good enough for starting at a P5 yet. But play here we got great connections at 'Bama were you can transfer too in a year or two.

Especially since these games were moved for that very reason.

I 100% support the Army, Navy, Air Force comment. But the games are in 13 years. Seems insane to schedule games that far out.

If this was any way influenced by HC GH's input then he was 100% the right hire already.

Agreed, I don't even thin Segu is retire the number worthy. CJ is the only other clear cut retire the number I can think of.

It's about damn time.....

Your first statement about NIL is spot on. UB doesn't need a lot of NIL money to compete at the mid-major level. UB did not go cheap however. The MAC and UB doesn't have the money to pay coaches 7 figure contracts. Its not going cheap. The money just isn't there.

If rumors are true it could be Bill himself.

We would of been like Penn State, Ohio State, UNC, etc if UB didn't kill athletics back in the 70s