MuchMany Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 After one quarter, it looks like we'll be playing the UMass alums. They're up 24-7 on Virginia Dream, who I guess is a replacement for a team that dropped (and they are brutally bad). UMass doesn't look particularly good, mostly Virginia just looks bad. A couple energetic bigs who will make Perk work, might see Montell get some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuchMany Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 1 hour ago, MuchMany said: After one quarter, it looks like we'll be playing the UMass alums. They're up 24-7 on Virginia Dream, who I guess is a replacement for a team that dropped (and they are brutally bad). UMass doesn't look particularly good, mostly Virginia just looks bad. A couple energetic bigs who will make Perk work, might see Montell get some time. Welp, first time for everything 😂😂😂 We're going to absolutely stomp Virginia Dream if our D shows up the littlest bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrazenBull Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 The team is soliciting donations to offset their expenses via the Venmo of Hodgson's 501(c)(3). Possibly a tad murky for accounting purposes but I'll chip in a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promotherobot Posted July 25, 2023 Author Share Posted July 25, 2023 10 hours ago, BrazenBull said: The team is soliciting donations to offset their expenses via the Venmo of Hodgson's 501(c)(3). Possibly a tad murky for accounting purposes but I'll chip in a little. I keep entering that Venmo address and my app says no such account exists. I've had problems like this with Venmo before so I'm sure it's the app. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrazenBull Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 17 minutes ago, promotherobot said: I keep entering that Venmo address and my app says no such account exists. I've had problems like this with Venmo before so I'm sure it's the app. Try this, perhaps? https://www.venmo.com/u/coachinglove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promotherobot Posted July 25, 2023 Author Share Posted July 25, 2023 3 minutes ago, BrazenBull said: Try this, perhaps? https://www.venmo.com/u/coachinglove Thanks. That worked. No idea why it won't when you manually enter the address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBinMD Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 24 minutes ago, promotherobot said: Thanks. That worked. No idea why it won't when you manually enter the address. It worked for me when I used the actual address, glad you were able to contribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBulls99 Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 11 hours ago, BrazenBull said: The team is soliciting donations to offset their expenses via the Venmo of Hodgson's 501(c)(3). Possibly a tad murky for accounting purposes but I'll chip in a little. I get it. But these are professional athletes that won $1 million last year. To each their own, but asking for hand outs doesn’t seem to sit right with me. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBinMD Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 2 hours ago, DaBulls99 said: I get it. But these are professional athletes that won $1 million last year. To each their own, but asking for hand outs doesn’t seem to sit right with me. I understand your point, but of the million dollar payout, they each got about $53k, after taxes $32k +/-. I’m willing to give them a few bucks for my entertainment and show my appreciation for their contributions to UB. Each fan can make their own decision. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBulls99 Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 10 minutes ago, UBinMD said: I understand your point, but of the million dollar payout, they each got about $53k, after taxes $32k +/-. I’m willing to give them a few bucks for my entertainment and show my appreciation for their contributions to UB. Each fan can make their own decision. 100%. And I wasn’t hating at all. Which is why I said to each their own. But $32k for a few weeks of play ain’t bad as a short side gig. I know they’re not making millions, but likely much more than you and I. All good. Happy to support them in other ways and I bought tix for family to go. Hope they can keep it rolling! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promotherobot Posted July 26, 2023 Author Share Posted July 26, 2023 2 hours ago, DaBulls99 said: 100%. And I wasn’t hating at all. Which is why I said to each their own. But $32k for a few weeks of play ain’t bad as a short side gig. I know they’re not making millions, but likely much more than you and I. All good. Happy to support them in other ways and I bought tix for family to go. Hope they can keep it rolling! They run the risk of injury. $32K ain't nothing compared to what some of those players make in overseas leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKBullsfan Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 I donated as well. I'd be curious to know how much is actually needed to get through this whole tournament. Think about hotel nights, meals, transportation, gym time, jerseys. That overall cost has to be pretty high. They don't have New York's Public Powerhouse footing the bill... And I think of it this way, if I can't be there in person and buy a ticket to attend, this is the next best thing I can do to help support them. It goes directly to them not the arena. Lastly, the value and quality of entertainment from this team is in my opinion is way worth the donation. They make a strong case to be one of the best Buffalo sports fan pro/amateur teams we have seen in years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikescherrer8 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 7 hours ago, DaBulls99 said: I get it. But these are professional athletes that won $1 million last year. To each their own, but asking for hand outs doesn’t seem to sit right with me. Public funding and help from boosters goes a long way. If you love watching them in this tournament and you’re able to donate, then donate. Funding and boosters are what helps them appear in these tournaments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBinMD Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 An article from last year when he played with his brother: https://www.seahawksbasketball.com.au/post/player-announcement-lloyd-mcveigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promotherobot Posted July 26, 2023 Author Share Posted July 26, 2023 Round 2 tonight vs Virginia Dream 6pm on ESPN+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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UBinMD Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 44 minutes ago, promotherobot said: Hopefully we can establish an early lead in this one and play some lockdown D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capencaper Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 23 hours ago, UBinMD said: I understand your point, but of the million dollar payout, they each got about $53k, after taxes $32k +/-. I’m willing to give them a few bucks for my entertainment and show my appreciation for their contributions to UB. Each fan can make their own decision. I thought I saw a video clip last year of one player getting 70-something thousand? Maybe it varies based on playing time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee4three Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 1 minute ago, capencaper said: I thought I saw a video clip last year of one player getting 70-something thousand? Maybe it varies based on playing time? Players last season definitely got different amounts. Not sure how they broke it down last year, I know some teams it's how they get players to join the team kind of like contracts and some split it evenly Wouldn't be surprised if they broke it down based on "blue collar points" Also it costs money to enter the tournament, so could be some players paid more of the tournament fee than others as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrazenBull Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 IIRC Perk, CJ, and Wes each got 100k last year, and it went down from there. Pretty sure they establish ahead of time, or at least heading into the second half of the tourney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikescherrer8 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Seems like every shot is falling for Blue Collar U. I love to see Blake Hamilton playing well. And Jeremy Harris dropping shots too. Playing good defense and great ball movement on offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikescherrer8 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Jeremy Harris has come alive with 15 points. Wow. Best he has looked in any of these tournament games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikescherrer8 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Halftime. What a great first half. You could say it’s against a lesser team, but everything is clicking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee4three Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Missed the first 3 quarters, looks like a different game than the first one judging from the score Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee4three Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Maybe I shouldn't have turned it on, was 88-55 It's now 99-84 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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