skrabukes Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Since there's the back and forth going on, myself included, let's band together and try to actually help the programs. In honor of board member UB85 (may he rest in peace) who tried to drum up funds for the programs in the past, let's do some of ut now. If the women or men get to 20 regular season wins, I'll donate $100 to their program. Get to the semi's in Cleveland, an additional $250. Win the MAC, an additional $250 on top of that. Win an NCAA game, $1k on top for each win. Is anyone with me on this, for these numbers or even a % of them? If they both win and get 20 wins, that's $600 to each team from me. Every bit helps. Who's in? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeseph Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 👏🏻 I'll enter at the MAC level. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBinMD Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I'm in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
121Merrimac Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 That’s sad. I never realized who UB85 was, but now I have an idea. Give our best to UB_Dropout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynBull Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I have already made my extra donations for the year, except for giving day, so I am tapped out. For those that do this please make the pledge official between Noon April 26 and Noon April 27, so that the funds are counted in UB Giving Day totals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promotherobot Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I can kick in something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBinMD Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 20 minutes ago, BrooklynBull said: I have already made my extra donations for the year, except for giving day, so I am tapped out. For those that do this please make the pledge official between Noon April 26 and Noon April 27, so that the funds are counted in UB Giving Day totals. Good plan, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clodney Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I'm also in at the MAC level. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocCas86 Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I will contribute as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrabukes Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 1 hour ago, 121Merrimac said: That’s sad. I never realized who UB85 was, but now I have an idea. Give our best to UB_Dropout. I don't know who UU dropout is, as far as I know, so we may not be thinking of the same person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
121Merrimac Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 6 minutes ago, skrabukes said: I don't know who UU dropout is, as far as I know, so we may not be thinking of the same person. I only know that he usually made thoughtful posts, and his life also ended too soon - several years ago. He was the father of another member of the ubfan community, but one who doesn’t post much anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrabukes Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, 121Merrimac said: I only know that he usually made thoughtful posts, and his life also ended too soon - several years ago. He was the father of another member of the ubfan community, but one who doesn’t post much anymore. We've got 2 different people. Best wishes to both however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChubbyHubby Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) UB_Dropout was Mark Gritzmacher. His son Matt was a writer,(and sometimes still contributes) at BullRun) Great guy. We tailgated with him often. I don't know who UB85 was. Edited February 23, 2022 by ChubbyHubby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrabukes Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 On 2/23/2022 at 10:54 AM, skrabukes said: Since there's the back and forth going on, myself included, let's band together and try to actually help the programs. In honor of board member UB85 (may he rest in peace) who tried to drum up funds for the programs in the past, let's do some of ut now. If the women or men get to 20 regular season wins, I'll donate $100 to their program. Get to the semi's in Cleveland, an additional $250. Win the MAC, an additional $250 on top of that. Win an NCAA game, $1k on top for each win. Is anyone with me on this, for these numbers or even a % of them? If they both win and get 20 wins, that's $600 to each team from me. Every bit helps. Who's in? First $100 locked in with today's win from the women's team. The men have 2 chances to get to 20 wins next week (even with 2 games cancelled or already would likely be there). Still time to jump aboard! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBinMD Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 23 minutes ago, skrabukes said: First $100 locked in with today's win from the women's team. The men have 2 chances to get to 20 wins next week (even with 2 games cancelled or already would likely be there). Still time to jump aboard! I'm ready, but I guess I should wait until the day of giving, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrabukes Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 6 minutes ago, UBinMD said: I'm ready, but I guess I should wait until the day of giving, right? It all goes into the pot, although I believe there are bonuses sometimes towards groups on giving day. BrooklynBull is a better resource when it comes to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynBull Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 22 hours ago, skrabukes said: 23 hours ago, UBinMD said: I'm ready, but I guess I should wait until the day of giving, right? It all goes into the pot, although I believe there are bonuses sometimes towards groups on giving day. BrooklynBull is a better resource when it comes to that. Everyone here pledges what they want to or can feel comfortable donating. Then everyone makes their actual pledge to the basketball team(s) on giving day by reporting it UB that day. Giving Day this year is between Noon April 26 and Noon April 27. For the last few years someone has indicated that if $15,000.00 is donated to athletics in total that they will match the donation. If everyone here follows through it will help unlock the matching donation. If this will be your first donation to UB Athletics, please read the information here: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynBull Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 58 minutes ago, Erie County said: Is this effort allowed? It seems like your link bans pretty much everything Yes. People are just deciding how much they will donate based upon outcomes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuchMany Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 40 minutes ago, Erie County said: Are you sure? Seems like a gray area with the one bullet that reads you cant have a fan group that talks about recruiting (which we have), even when you dont reach out to those recruits. It doesn't count if the recruits aren't ranked on ESPN. (This isn't our personal website or social networking site, so that bullet point wouldn't apply.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynBull Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Erie County said: Are you sure? Seems like a gray area with the one bullet that reads you cant have a fan group that talks about recruiting (which we have), even when you dont reach out to those recruits. is this the point you are referring to? Quote Q. May I create an online group dedicated to convincing or encouraging a prospect that we want them to attend UB if the group members do not directly contact the prospect? A. The NCAA would consider this as recruiting activity by boosters, so this would NOT be permissible. The donations have nothing to do with trying to talk a recruit into coming to UB. What is talked about on the board is recruiting/commitment status of potential student athletes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynBull Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 1 hour ago, MuchMany said: It doesn't count if the recruits aren't ranked on ESPN. (This isn't our personal website or social networking site, so that bullet point wouldn't apply.) This totally inaccurate. Being rated by ESPN does not change what non-employees of UB Athletics can do to convince a potential student athlete from attending UB. As to the second point, if a topic was set up why should this specific recruit come to UB and people post about the benefits of UB, even academically, that would be a violation per the website. Simple way to remember what anyone can do with potential student athletes is simple: Do NOT interact with them in way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrabukes Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share Posted March 2, 2022 On 2/23/2022 at 10:54 AM, skrabukes said: Since there's the back and forth going on, myself included, let's band together and try to actually help the programs. In honor of board member UB85 (may he rest in peace) who tried to drum up funds for the programs in the past, let's do some of ut now. If the women or men get to 20 regular season wins, I'll donate $100 to their program. Get to the semi's in Cleveland, an additional $250. Win the MAC, an additional $250 on top of that. Win an NCAA game, $1k on top for each win. Is anyone with me on this, for these numbers or even a % of them? If they both win and get 20 wins, that's $600 to each team from me. Every bit helps. Who's in? Well we've got to hope for a Friday win to grab that first Benji for the men's team. It's going to be rowdy in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrabukes Posted March 12, 2022 Author Share Posted March 12, 2022 UB women secured another $250 from me. Hoping for another $250 tomorrow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
121Merrimac Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 Sometimes sports are funny. In the rest of the world, donations are given to the needy. Was this thought brought to you by the Ukraine, or UBMBB? I’m not sure, perhaps a bit of both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrabukes Posted March 12, 2022 Author Share Posted March 12, 2022 Fun win by the women today and they grab the max amount from MAC play! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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