Interesting. Situation doesn't sound good.

UMKC Chancellor C. Mauli Agrawal "It is vital that UMKC Athletics, as part of NCAA’s Division I, generate more revenue in coming years to help the university meet the fiscal challenges that face us I have tasked Athletics with developing plans over the next four months for revenue generation,fundraising opportunities, marketing and increased strategic communication/public awareness. It is imperative that we increase support and awareness of UMKC Athletics."

In 2016, 72 percent of UMKC’s $14.7 million athletic budget was subsidized by the university and cheerleading was eliminated.

Earlier this month, Carla Wilson was reassigned from athletic director to a position in the chancellor’s office. Ursula Gurney was named interim AD, and Agrawal said “once we have a working blueprint for the future we will be ready to search for our next athletic director.”


https://www.kansascity.com/sports/colleg...14100.html

(07-12-2018 12:37 PM)Stugray2 Wrote:  Interesting. Situation doesn't sound good.

UMKC Chancellor C. Mauli Agrawal "It is vital that UMKC Athletics, as part of NCAA’s Division I, generate more revenue in coming years to help the university meet the fiscal challenges that face us I have tasked Athletics with developing plans over the next four months for revenue generation,fundraising opportunities, marketing and increased strategic communication/public awareness. It is imperative that we increase support and awareness of UMKC Athletics."

In 2016, 72 percent of UMKC’s $14.7 million athletic budget was subsidized by the university and cheerleading was eliminated.

Earlier this month, Carla Wilson was reassigned from athletic director to a position in the chancellor’s office. Ursula Gurney was named interim AD, and Agrawal said “once we have a working blueprint for the future we will be ready to search for our next athletic director.”


https://www.kansascity.com/sports/colleg...14100.html

This is good news for UMKC. Carla Wilson was in over her head. Whatever UMKC does in the future regarding athletics, they need someone with experience to guide the program.

Mike Alden is very good at Athletic Finances and somehow got Mizzou into the SEC. This is what the program needs.

The big issue is fund raising. Last year's numbers from USA Today

Tickets: $94,752
Donations: $974,533
School Funds: $10,216,438

That is a $10 to $1 ratio of direct support for every dollar in gate + donations. They want to dramatically reduce the transfers and get donations perhaps doubled, and gate at least five-fold increase to make a dent in that. It sounds like Agrawal is feeling pressure from the State and the Board of Trustees to get some results quickly.

They really need Alden to be more than an advisor, they need him to take on the AD role and be the chief fundraiser and ticket salesman. It's a tough sell being that everyone and their brother is either a Mizzou or KU fan, if they have dollars and time after the Royals and Chiefs. Hopefully this advisor role is Agrawal's way to try and sell him the job. (I do like Agrawal's actions so far)

Best news UMKC could’ve gotten. Even if he’s not the figurehead, he’ll be pulling the (purse)strings.

Not to hijack but rather compliment the thread, this (old, March) article from the KC Star illustrates how the school is struggling with support. I hope the best for them.
https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-co...69059.html

Alden has an impossible task ahead of him if this thread speaks for the fan base as to which league UMKC “belongs”
http://umkcroos.proboards.com/thread/1089/where-belong

(07-29-2018 06:12 AM)IWokeUpLikeThis Wrote:  Alden has an impossible task ahead of him if this thread speaks for the fan base as to which league UMKC “belongs”
http://umkcroos.proboards.com/thread/1089/where-belong

Fun glimpse into Roo fans interacting elsewhere. My favorite was the guy predicting a 20+ win 2018-19 season back in May, before a schedule was even out. That would be a 10+ win improvement over last season. Maybe they will do it eventually, but I have serious doubts that Richardson will be the one to lead them there.

Fun glimpse into Roo fans interacting elsewhere. My favorite was the guy predicting a 20+ win 2018-19 season back in May, before a schedule was even out. That would be a 10+ win improvement over last season. Maybe they will do it eventually, but I have serious doubts that Richardson will be the one to lead them there.
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Maybe if Richardson had a OCC schedule like GCUs has had then maybe they could have accomplished it. After all, GCU did.

Roos will finish 3rd or 4th this year. Thats a good improvement. Giles > Lever in Wac tournament. Frayer is the player I would watch. Will have more size so harder to foul umkc out of game.

(07-29-2018 09:33 AM)dancingNMSUaggie Wrote:  Fun glimpse into Roo fans interacting elsewhere. My favorite was the guy predicting a 20+ win 2018-19 season back in May, before a schedule was even out. That would be a 10+ win improvement over last season. Maybe they will do it eventually, but I have serious doubts that Richardson will be the one to lead them there.

Maybe if Richardson had a OCC schedule like GCUs has had then maybe they could have accomplished it. After all, GCU did.
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Richardson's best WAC win total (8) is the same as Majerle's worst. He's only had one winning season (barely, at 18-17) and has an overall head coaching win petcentage below 40%. If you want to talk OOC, we can recap his losses to powerhouses like Incarnate Word, Southeast Missouri St, and DII William Jewell. I know blind hatred for all things GCU is the only lens through which you see the world, but most rational adults can reasonably say that Richardson has underperformed at UMKC.

Alden was just at UNM. They cut 4 teams. MBB and FB will no longer stay in hotels before home games. MBB will no longer participate in MTE's.

Kem Pom Non-Con strength of schedule

UMKC: 2018:106 2017: 135 2016:36 2015: 160 2014: 73

GCU: 2018:346 2017:338 2016:315 2015: 333 2014:72

UMKC has had its best record in odd years when it plays easy out of conference schedule. GCU had its only non winning season when it played a similar non-con schedule difficulty to UMKC.

Does that really surprise anyone?

(07-29-2018 08:14 PM)RoosHouse Wrote:  Kem Pom Non-Con strength of schedule

UMKC: 2018:106 2017: 135 2016:36 2015: 160 2014: 73

GCU: 2018:346 2017:338 2016:315 2015: 333 2014:72

UMKC has had its best record in odd years when it plays easy out of conference schedule. GCU had its only non winning season when it played a similar non-con schedule difficulty to UMKC.

Does that really surprise anyone?

William.
Jewell.

Like SIUE is that much better. Every team has a bad loss at some point. We finished the game vs William Jewell with 4 scholarship players.

(07-29-2018 08:42 PM)RoosHouse Wrote:  Like SIUE is that much better. Every team has a bad loss at some point. We finished the game vs William Jewell with 4 scholarship players.

WJ played the entire game with zero D1 scholarship players, soooo...

Let's face it, UMKC has sucked and GCUs OCC record has sucked. You can't point out anything about GCU even if its a fact or gleady will cry it's about hatred so other idiot fans will come to his rescue. Facts hurt when it comes to GCU. Some delusional GCU fans like to beat their chest about their record but that OCC strength of schedule speaks for itself. I would have liked to have seen what GCUs record was with UMKCs strength of schedule the last 3 years. I'm sure they would have beat William Jewel. After all, you beat William Jessup at home. That was impressive how you guys were tied with them up until about 4 minutes left in the game.... at home. You making fun of UMKC fans making ridiculous claims is the pot calling the kettle black.

If UMKC ever wants to do something it's all about money and I'm not sure they have the resources to get it going. I think Richardson has shown spurts that he can be a good coach but UMKC needs money, period.

(07-30-2018 08:21 AM)dancingNMSUaggie Wrote:  Let's face it, UMKC has sucked and GCUs OCC record has sucked. You can't point out anything about GCU even if its a fact or gleady will cry it's about hatred so other idiot fans will come to his rescue. Facts hurt when it comes to GCU. Some delusional GCU fans like to beat their chest about their record but that OCC strength of schedule speaks for itself. I would have liked to have seen what GCUs record was with UMKCs strength of schedule the last 3 years. I'm sure they would have beat William Jewel. After all, you beat William Jessup at home. That was impressive how you guys were tied with them up until about 4 minutes left in the game.... at home. You making fun of UMKC fans making ridiculous claims is the pot calling the kettle black.

If UMKC ever wants to do something it's all about money and I'm not sure they have the resources to get it going. I think Richardson has shown spurts that he can be a good coach but UMKC needs money, period.

Don't hurt yourself flexing those keyboard muscles.

(07-30-2018 11:05 PM)gleadley Wrote:  

(07-30-2018 08:21 AM)dancingNMSUaggie Wrote:  Let's face it, UMKC has sucked and GCUs OCC record has sucked. You can't point out anything about GCU even if its a fact or gleady will cry it's about hatred so other idiot fans will come to his rescue. Facts hurt when it comes to GCU. Some delusional GCU fans like to beat their chest about their record but that OCC strength of schedule speaks for itself. I would have liked to have seen what GCUs record was with UMKCs strength of schedule the last 3 years. I'm sure they would have beat William Jewel. After all, you beat William Jessup at home. That was impressive how you guys were tied with them up until about 4 minutes left in the game.... at home. You making fun of UMKC fans making ridiculous claims is the pot calling the kettle black.

If UMKC ever wants to do something it's all about money and I'm not sure they have the resources to get it going. I think Richardson has shown spurts that he can be a good coach but UMKC needs money, period.

Don't hurt yourself flexing those keyboard muscles.

Did it make you feel tough laughing and making fun of UMKC fans?

(07-31-2018 08:07 AM)dancingNMSUaggie Wrote:  

(07-30-2018 11:05 PM)gleadley Wrote:  

(07-30-2018 08:21 AM)dancingNMSUaggie Wrote:  Let's face it, UMKC has sucked and GCUs OCC record has sucked. You can't point out anything about GCU even if its a fact or gleady will cry it's about hatred so other idiot fans will come to his rescue. Facts hurt when it comes to GCU. Some delusional GCU fans like to beat their chest about their record but that OCC strength of schedule speaks for itself. I would have liked to have seen what GCUs record was with UMKCs strength of schedule the last 3 years. I'm sure they would have beat William Jewel. After all, you beat William Jessup at home. That was impressive how you guys were tied with them up until about 4 minutes left in the game.... at home. You making fun of UMKC fans making ridiculous claims is the pot calling the kettle black.

If UMKC ever wants to do something it's all about money and I'm not sure they have the resources to get it going. I think Richardson has shown spurts that he can be a good coach but UMKC needs money, period.

Don't hurt yourself flexing those keyboard muscles.

Did it make you feel tough laughing and making fun of UMKC fans?

Do you even remember where this conversation started? I have not laughed at or made fun of UMKC fans. My assertion has been that if/when Roos turn it around, I don't think it will be Richardson who is leading them. I have seen nothing from him that makes think differently, but plenty that confirms my belief. I have nothing against Roo fans. I just don't think they have a very good coach.