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(08-14-2017 12:29 PM)monarx Wrote:  

(08-14-2017 11:53 AM)Retroview1955 Wrote:  Because that Cox guy's legislation, they basically said we can't afford to build a nicer stadium. The Populus study essentially points to fans losing interest and that's why we may only get 2,000 more seats - if that. I love ODU and I went to school there, but I can't help but say what seems to be happening. We have no money, unless I missed something.

Sounds about right. We have to find new sources of revenue. Basically, UVA and VT built their programs on the backs of students and taxpayers, but now the state (led by a JMU guy, go figure) wants to make sure nobody else is able to do so and catch up to them. But, unless Im missing something, we can build as big of a stadium as we wish as long as we stay under the 55% student fees threshold. Is that accurate?

I would not only go to corporate sources, but might even float the idea of a voluntary student fee (donation) for athletics. You know how when you do your taxes they ask if you want to donate a dollar to something. How about when students register for classes they have an option to click a button that says "Yes. I support the Monarchs drive for athletic excellence and wish to donate $10 to the cause". How about an actual exclusive stadium building capital campaign? How about giving the option for students to have a season ticket reserved seat on the 1 yd line for $40 or something. Beer sales. Engraved bricks and statues. We've talked about ways to get it done ad nauseum on this board. Just need the school to take the initiative to get it done. Where theres a will theres a way.

The voluntary student contribution thing is very interesting. I feel like there has to be some way that it would be deemed illegal, though.