(05-06-2018 10:34 AM)panama Wrote:  

(05-06-2018 10:26 AM)Steve1981 Wrote:  OFF Topic, really ... nothing to do with the AAC.

Perhaps the thread should have been locked, but moving it here seems like ulterior motives by some one.

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OFF Topic board which is grouped with AACbbs Smack Talk.

(05-06-2018 01:01 PM)Steve1981 Wrote:  

(05-06-2018 10:34 AM)panama Wrote:  

(05-06-2018 10:26 AM)Steve1981 Wrote:  OFF Topic, really ... nothing to do with the AAC.

Perhaps the thread should have been locked, but moving it here seems like ulterior motives by some one.

Where did they move it? Cannot tell in Tapatalk.


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Ah...and so it ends...


Unless there are mid credits scenes....

Wait ...are there mid credits scenes?

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(05-06-2018 10:26 AM)Steve1981 Wrote:  OFF Topic, really ... nothing to do with the AAC.

Perhaps the thread should have been locked, but moving it here seems like ulterior motives by some one.

Especially when we have an entire thread about Memphis, by Memphis and only Memphis recruiting on the conference board with the exact same subject in our off-season thread.

The mod work on this board has gone a askewer. .

UMass built a new 5,800 square foot Press and Sky Box along with 55,000 square foot performance center, which opened in 2014 for 36.5M

UMass RFP proposals are due by the end of this month with construction beginning in March 2019 and completion by June of 2020 for an IPF Bubble, 20 by 42 foot HD Video board, new shot clocks, and displays on the Performance Center, removal of south wall for fan/visitor hospitality area, ADA upgrades to existing bathrooms, new bathrooms and concession areas, ADA upgrades (hand railings, ramp access, and walkways) to the east side of the stadium, which will pave the way for future expansions in an incremental fashion.



https://247sports.com/college/massachuse...-118199415

(05-20-2018 11:39 AM)Steve1981 Wrote:  UMass built a new 5,800 square foot Press and Sky Box along with 55,000 square foot performance center, which opened in 2014 for 36.5M

UMass RFP proposals are due by the end of this month with construction beginning in March 2019 and completion by June of 2020 for an IPF Bubble, 20 by 42 foot HD Video board, new shot clocks, and displays on the Performance Center, removal of south wall for fan/visitor hospitality area, ADA upgrades to existing bathrooms, new bathrooms and concession areas, ADA upgrades (hand railings, ramp access, and walkways) to the east side of the stadium, which will pave the way for future expansions in an incremental fashion.



https://247sports.com/college/massachuse...-118199415

UMass will be fine. Just win.

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Bob Kraft has a lot of power in sports and he wants UMass in the American Football Conference

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(06-09-2018 10:08 AM)Stookey57 Wrote:  Bob Kraft has a lot of power in sports and he wants UMass in the American Football Conference

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That's not how any of this works unless he is going to start dropping major checks like Houston's benefactor

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lol this thread is still alive and kicking??

(06-09-2018 09:50 PM)Huskypride Wrote:  lol this thread is still alive and kicking??

And people in CT are watching it?


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The long rumor donation is now a reality. You can click the link at the bottom of this post to see what Marty Jacobson has to say about the 5.58 Million dollar gift and about making the IPF a reality now and about the future of UMass Football.

Quote:AMHERST, Mass. – University of Massachusetts Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford announced the finalization of a $5.58 million gift commitment by Marty Jacobson '68 to the University of Massachusetts Athletics Department on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. In honor of the tremendous gift, UMass will name its football team facility the 'Martin Jacobson Football Performance Center.'

Jacobson's gift represents a continuation of his staunch support for the University of Massachusetts. The 1968 graduate of the university, along with his brother Richard, previously provided $2.5 million for improvements to McGuirk Alumni Stadium, which funded the construction of the Martin and Richard Jacobson Press and Skybox Complex.

"I felt compelled to make this gift that allows Ryan Bamford and the athletics department to make several infrastructure improvements that will benefit our student-athletes and fans," said Jacobson. "We are in the midst of a renaissance and I hope this is a catalyst which continues that momentum. I'm excited about moving McGuirk Stadium into a modern era with some of the planned amenities and believe that the seasonal bubble will allow our student-athletes to train at a higher level than ever before."

"We are deeply appreciative of this extraordinary gift by Marty Jacobson, which will benefit both our student-athletes and greatly improve the fan experience at McGuirk Alumni Stadium," said Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy. "His continued and deeply generous support is truly a game changer for UMass Amherst."

The latest financial gift from Jacobson will fund experiential improvements to McGuirk Alumni Stadium for the University of Massachusetts community, current and future student-athletes and fans alike. The $5.58 million pledge provides the support necessary to design and construct a seasonal air-supported indoor structure at McGuirk Alumni Stadium, while his gift will also contribute to a high-definition scoreboard at McGuirk Alumni Stadium, among other planned fan experience facility improvements.

"The support Marty has provided the University of Massachusetts is truly transformational," said Bamford. "We are so thankful for his generosity and appreciative of his leadership in moving our athletics department forward through facility improvements that will benefit our sport programs and the University at large. We are extremely proud to name our outstanding football building the Martin Jacobson Football Performance Center."

The seasonal air-supported structure will directly benefit all University of Massachusetts student-athletes and will provide an indoor training space during the winter months when outdoor facilities are unavailable. The facility will also be available to the larger university community for selected special events.

"Marty Jacobson is a strong supporter of our athletics department and the football team in particular," said football head coach Mark Whipple. "His contributions to UMass football, including the donations he and his brother Richard previously made for the press and skybox complex, are paramount to our continued growth as a FBS program."

Construction will begin at the conclusion of the 2018 football season, and a formal timeline for completion will be established as the final scope for all the improvements within the project are determined.

Those who wish to support and celebrate the success of student-athletes at the University of Massachusetts are invited to join the Minutemen Club. For more information on this project or how to become a member of the Minutemen Club, please call 413-545-4290.

2 min video in Marty Jacobson words and where his money came from in several businesses.

(06-10-2018 08:23 AM)panama Wrote:  

(06-09-2018 09:50 PM)Huskypride Wrote:  lol this thread is still alive and kicking??

And people in CT are watching it?


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UMass starting to trend in the right direction and operated a 1/2 Million in the black.

Article by Mike Traini.

Quote:UMass' total athletics revenue for 2017 came in at $48,054,005, and increase of $5,703,094 over their 2016 revenue total. Athletic department expenses also increased in 2017, checking in at $47,535,791. That expense number is an increase of $4,743,511 over their 2016 expenses.

For the 2017 athletic year, UMass operated in the black to the tune of $518,214. That is their first profit since the 2014 athletic year when they made $400,676. Last year the department ran a deficit of -$441,369, and in 2015 their deficit was -$384,938. Last year’s article and figures can be found here.

2017 was the second year in a row where both revenue and expenses came in at over $40 million.

Revisiting some of the individual categories we touched on last year:

UMass’ ticket sales revenue dropped from 2015 to 2016, but it rebounded in 2017 back up to $1,369,717. That is an increase of $175,352 over 2016’s numbers, and while it is not at the level of 2014’s or 2015’s ticket revenue, it is again trending in the right direction.

UMass’ facilities/overhead expenses jumped once again, this time to $7,054,316. That is an increase of $1,207,257 over 2016’s numbers. UMass has been putting a lot of work in over the past several years to both athletic space and academic space intended specifically for athletes, like the new weight room for the hockey team in the recently renovated Mullins Center. This number is sure to continue to rise over the next few years with the department and its programs progressing with improvements.

UMass' allocated funds percentage, or subsidy percentage, was 77.52% in 2017, which is down from 80.88% last year. That is a good sign as there was less money percentage-wise coming from student fees and institutional support than in 2016 (the subsidy and subsidy percentage are calculated based on the amount of athletic department revenue that comes from student fees, institutional support, and state money). UMass was also does not have the highest subsidy percentage inside the Top 63, that belongs to #62 James Madison at 81.14%. In a related piece from Arkansas State’s 247 network site AStateNation.com, they have listed the Group of Five schools from this report in order of self-generated revenue, which is money coming from sources other than students or the school itself. The article, which can be found here, includes that chart at the bottom and shows that UMass ranks #36 among G5 schools listed with $10,804,075 in self-generated revenue last year.

For the second year in a row UMass has reported their highest-ever revenue coming in from contributions at $2,281,046, and it is the first time that number has been over $2 million. That is an increase of $552,455 over 2016’s figure and is up almost $1 million from two years ago. That is a good sign and hopefully the athletic department will continue to see donation numbers rise in both total quantity and dollars.

https://247sports.com/college/massachuse...119470308/

(06-30-2018 08:50 AM)Steve1981 Wrote:  UMass starting to trend in the right direction and operated a 1/2 Million in the black.

Article by Mike Traini.

Quote:UMass' total athletics revenue for 2017 came in at $48,054,005, and increase of $5,703,094 over their 2016 revenue total. Athletic department expenses also increased in 2017, checking in at $47,535,791. That expense number is an increase of $4,743,511 over their 2016 expenses.

For the 2017 athletic year, UMass operated in the black to the tune of $518,214. That is their first profit since the 2014 athletic year when they made $400,676. Last year the department ran a deficit of -$441,369, and in 2015 their deficit was -$384,938. Last year’s article and figures can be found here.

2017 was the second year in a row where both revenue and expenses came in at over $40 million.

Revisiting some of the individual categories we touched on last year:

UMass’ ticket sales revenue dropped from 2015 to 2016, but it rebounded in 2017 back up to $1,369,717. That is an increase of $175,352 over 2016’s numbers, and while it is not at the level of 2014’s or 2015’s ticket revenue, it is again trending in the right direction.

UMass’ facilities/overhead expenses jumped once again, this time to $7,054,316. That is an increase of $1,207,257 over 2016’s numbers. UMass has been putting a lot of work in over the past several years to both athletic space and academic space intended specifically for athletes, like the new weight room for the hockey team in the recently renovated Mullins Center. This number is sure to continue to rise over the next few years with the department and its programs progressing with improvements.

UMass' allocated funds percentage, or subsidy percentage, was 77.52% in 2017, which is down from 80.88% last year. That is a good sign as there was less money percentage-wise coming from student fees and institutional support than in 2016 (the subsidy and subsidy percentage are calculated based on the amount of athletic department revenue that comes from student fees, institutional support, and state money). UMass was also does not have the highest subsidy percentage inside the Top 63, that belongs to #62 James Madison at 81.14%. In a related piece from Arkansas State’s 247 network site AStateNation.com, they have listed the Group of Five schools from this report in order of self-generated revenue, which is money coming from sources other than students or the school itself. The article, which can be found here, includes that chart at the bottom and shows that UMass ranks #36 among G5 schools listed with $10,804,075 in self-generated revenue last year.

For the second year in a row UMass has reported their highest-ever revenue coming in from contributions at $2,281,046, and it is the first time that number has been over $2 million. That is an increase of $552,455 over 2016’s figure and is up almost $1 million from two years ago. That is a good sign and hopefully the athletic department will continue to see donation numbers rise in both total quantity and dollars.

https://247sports.com/college/massachuse...119470308/

Wichita State was number ten in self-generated revenue, with no football. Hard pass.

In about two years, you see a nice bump up, but exactly were is Tulsa?

(06-30-2018 07:10 PM)Steve1981 Wrote:  In about two years, you see a nice bump up, but exactly were is Tulsa?

Already in the aac, way in front of UMass in tournament appearences and bowl games.

(06-30-2018 08:42 PM)TU4ever Wrote:  

(06-30-2018 07:10 PM)Steve1981 Wrote:  In about two years, you see a nice bump up, but exactly were is Tulsa?

Already in the aac, way in front of UMass in tournament appearences and bowl games.

Good answer

Not

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(07-01-2018 12:19 PM)panama Wrote:  

(06-30-2018 08:42 PM)TU4ever Wrote:  

(06-30-2018 07:10 PM)Steve1981 Wrote:  In about two years, you see a nice bump up, but exactly were is Tulsa?

Already in the aac, way in front of UMass in tournament appearences and bowl games.

Good answer

Not

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People who play in baseball stadiums shouldn't throw footballs. Or something like that.

When you've been to more bowls than Tulsa has been to the ny6 you can talk. Until then shhhh.

(06-30-2018 08:42 PM)TU4ever Wrote:  

(06-30-2018 07:10 PM)Steve1981 Wrote:  In about two years, you see a nice bump up, but exactly were is Tulsa?

Already in the aac, way in front of UMass in tournament appearences and bowl games.

but im pretty sure more people connect umass with basketball than tulsa tho

also you guys are not flying ahead of umass in tourny appearances

16 vs 8 isn't that crazy...imo

(07-06-2018 11:07 PM)Huskypride Wrote:  

(06-30-2018 08:42 PM)TU4ever Wrote:  

(06-30-2018 07:10 PM)Steve1981 Wrote:  In about two years, you see a nice bump up, but exactly were is Tulsa?

Already in the aac, way in front of UMass in tournament appearences and bowl games.

but im pretty sure more people connect umass with basketball than tulsa tho

also you guys are not flying ahead of umass in tourny appearances

16 vs 8 isn't that crazy...imo

Perhaps in New England. But most people never think of Umass. Doubling someone up is not flying ahead? Since when? Not to mention almost all of those come from one coach for UMass and Tulsa is multiple coaches and decades. Way more conference titles, multiple ny day games, and a college world series.

Not sure where you're trying to go with this pride. The comparisons aren't close unless it's the distance to Connecticut.

(07-07-2018 09:14 PM)TU4ever Wrote:  

(07-06-2018 11:07 PM)Huskypride Wrote:  

(06-30-2018 08:42 PM)TU4ever Wrote:  

(06-30-2018 07:10 PM)Steve1981 Wrote:  In about two years, you see a nice bump up, but exactly were is Tulsa?

Already in the aac, way in front of UMass in tournament appearences and bowl games.

but im pretty sure more people connect umass with basketball than tulsa tho

also you guys are not flying ahead of umass in tourny appearances

16 vs 8 isn't that crazy...imo

Perhaps in New England. But most people never think of Umass. Doubling someone up is not flying ahead? Since when? Not to mention almost all of those come from one coach for UMass and Tulsa is multiple coaches and decades. Way more conference titles, multiple ny day games, and a college world series.

Not sure where you're trying to go with this pride. The comparisons aren't close unless it's the distance to Connecticut.

actually when it comes to basketball, umass has u beat in conference titles when u combine regular season and conference tourney titles...19 to 16 according to wiki..
fwiw umass and u are tied for college world series appearances....at 2 according to wiki as well. u do have runner up and umass does not..
but the comparison between the umass and tulsa is closer than u might think

for football umass has only been fbs since 2012 so its pointless to compare

but, maybe its just me growing up in ct that i associate umass with bball more than tulsa...but regardless tulsa has a good program