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Post by usdguy99 on Feb 26, 2014 12:57:56 GMT -6
There is a link available to RSVP for the banquet and auction on April 4th. The link will allow you to purchase tickets, tables, sponsorships, etc. Hopefully many of us are planning to attend this function and raise some much needed funds for student-athlete scholarships. Here's the link: www.abcrsvp.com/usdfoundation/start_rsvp.phpGo Yotes! |
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Post by yoteforever on Feb 28, 2014 8:05:53 GMT -6
I started my rant in the men's basketball section, and I'll continue here. April 4th, the Howling Pack is having a fund raiser. It's a supper, followed by an auction. So since I call a spade a spade, my view of this event is it could be good, or it could be like past events (in my opinion) and be lousy. What will ultimately make or break this night are two things. First, the fans that give ( and always have) give fun and something of value items for bid, not go down to the basement and find something that couldn't sell because it had no value then, and has no value now. I'm talking about truly reaching in to your wallets and providing something people will bid on. Maybe something like a season of lawn care, or a cruise, or a week in south Florida. Final four tickets, a gift certificate at a jewelry store for our better halves, or a shopping spree with 2 nights at the MOA in Minneapolis, or Sioux Falls, whatever.
How about bringing in someone to speak that maybe is slightly controversial, like a Bob a Knight, that would honestly tell you what it takes to build a winner. In other words, the success of this night, in my opinion, will be a result of those that can think outside the box.
Then there's the other side. The buyers. Come with expectations you are going to loosen up your wallet, and buy something. The idea is to raise money, not see how cheap you can buy something relative to its value. If there's a cruise worth 2 grand, what the hell, give $2500 or more. The idea is to raise money.
However, and I will get killed for saying this, if you have the capability to provide a package, or buy a package, or both, and you play the "I don't have the money card", then stay home. I know some people can't afford to give a lot, and just by coming they have paid $75 for a so so dinner, they are making a contribution. But if you have the capability to do more, then do more.
Something needs to change our attitudes, so let's start with this night and raise some serious bucks.
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Post by yotefan on Mar 1, 2014 8:50:02 GMT -6
Yoteforever, is correct. Get to this event with your spouse or buddy, and bring a few couples and some more friends. The Hegg Brothers are playing music, Chef Dominic is making the food, plenty of beer and wine will be on hand, it's a formal event so your wife has an excuse to get dressed up and you have an excuse to suck that gut in a little. Some of the gifts will be amazing, think Lasik eye surgery, a trip to the Masters with wonderful lodging, a Nantucket getaway, a trip to Eugene, OR to see USD beat the Ducks, etc... while others will be more common, like gym memberships, dinner packages, spa packages, etc... We're expecting 400-500 people to attend, so if you haven't gotten your tickets or reserved your table, do so now. See the link above for more information. Go Yotes!
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Post by obc on Mar 1, 2014 19:44:26 GMT -6
Hopefully the banquet will be a great event and money will be raised. The past auctions were pathetic.
I love all Coyote teams, follow football with the most intensity but also go to several basketball games every year (both MBB & WBB). For the away games or when I cannot get to Vermillion I listen faithfully on the radio.
Until USD wins and wins consistently they are going to struggle with fan support. The new facility will not help if wins do not come. For the people on this board the losses hurt but we keep showing up. The casual potential fan for USD will remain disengaged and how can you blame them. Other than for WBB why would any "casual" USD fan be interested in showing up for the SL tournament?
USD has had their chances in the past to build on momentum and grow fan support - the win in FB against Minnesota sticks out. The rest of that season didn't capitalize on that momentum. The following year USD beat the defending National Champion - EWU and that season also fizzled out. Our record against our regional in state rivals (SDSU, NDSU, & UND when we have played) have not normally been good outcomes for USD.
NDSU has had momentum for years with programs that make it easy for their fan base to root for. SDSU has made the FCS FB playoffs three times and advanced a round twice. Their MBB and WBB teams have made multiple trips to the NCAA tourney - again that makes it easier to grow casual fans into regular fans.
I have serious doubts about the leadership in place right now. You cannot just accept getting pasted over and over by the xDSU's and think it will be ok. The football and basketball games against the xdDSU's are the games that the casual USD fans actually pay attention to and frequently those have been complete beat downs.
I will be watching two things very closely. First, this auction/dinner better be a success and well run. Secondly, can this facility project get momentum again or will it keep getting delayed? (Herbster's stated number one priority right now). What happens with both of those will answer the question I have if Herbster is the right person to be AD.
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Post by yotefan on Mar 2, 2014 10:29:13 GMT -6
Well said OBC. So that means we can count on you to show up and bring a guest or two to the banquet? =)
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Post by GoYotes on Mar 2, 2014 11:37:04 GMT -6
The lack of news on the facility project is a concern of mine. The new Arena was approved by last years legislature at the same time as the Bunnies' practice facility. The practice facility is now under construction. This years legislature approved the new football stadium for the Bunnies and SDSU has already had numerous public meeting regarding the facility and it seems like a picture of the stadium is in the Argus about every other week. In the meantime, there is little news on the status of the new Arena. Heck, if you click on the facilities tab of goyotes.com website, the picture it shows of the new arena is still the original plan. There is no excuse for not having a picture of the actual approved design on the website.
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Post by notkiotees on Mar 2, 2014 11:49:22 GMT -6
I'd like to know if the center scoreboard is in or out?
If I had a vote, I would say yes to a center scoreboard.
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Post by GoYotes on Mar 2, 2014 11:51:33 GMT -6
I could care less about a center scoreboard
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Post by Yotes on Mar 2, 2014 13:12:33 GMT -6
I could care less about a center scoreboard I could do without it as well. End-wall installments would me. |
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Post by obc on Mar 2, 2014 14:04:15 GMT -6
Well said OBC. So that means we can count on you to show up and bring a guest or two to the banquet? =) Yes - but to be clear, even if I didn't donate money or show up for and spend money at an auction, I am entitled to express my opinions. You can give more and more money to ineffective leadership and never see results. I appreciate reading comments, especially ones from non-financial contributing fans. That gives us a window into what many others probably think as well. Everyone probably donates and provides support for different reasons - I am most interested in the student athletes experience and opportunity to succeed - part of that is holding the leadership (administration and coaches) accountable. I have known every AD personally at USD since Doyle. Sayler was the most aggressive by far and produced results in a short time. The decisions made by Sayler's predecessors led to mostly mediocre to poor results in the big three sports (FB, MBB, WBB). They most certainly produced a disinterested fan base and minimally funded programs. Herbster feels more like the old guard to me than a leader that can drive results forward. I would take five two year stunts in a row of someone like Sayler versus 10 years of one ineffective leader. I hope Herbster is the right guy, just like I hope Joey is - they are both top-notch humans that work very hard. |
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Post by yoteforever on Mar 2, 2014 16:50:04 GMT -6
Well said OBC. So that means we can count on you to show up and bring a guest or two to the banquet? =) Yes - but to be clear, even if I didn't donate money or show up for and spend money at an auction, I am entitled to express my opinions. You can give more and more money to ineffective leadership and never see results. I appreciate reading comments, especially ones from non-financial contributing fans. That gives us a window into what many others probably think as well. Everyone probably donates and provides support for different reasons - I am most interested in the student athletes experience and opportunity to succeed - part of that is holding the leadership (administration and coaches) accountable. I have known every AD personally at USD since Doyle. Sayler was the most aggressive by far and produced results in a short time. The decisions made by Sayler's predecessors led to mostly mediocre to poor results in the big three sports (FB, MBB, WBB). They most certainly produced a disinterested fan base and minimally funded programs. Herbster feels more like the old guard to me than a leader that can drive results forward. I would take five two year stunts in a row of someone like Sayler versus 10 years of one ineffective leader. I hope Herbster is the right guy, just like I hope Joey is - they are both top-notch humans that work very hard. That is a really really good post. I don't think we know why the average fan isn't coming g to games. Or what they would like to see to entice them to come to games. In the same breath, you do have to listen to and weigh the opinions of those that give financially, because they also are the life blood of Coyote athletics. I don't think givers should be chastised because they give any more than you shouldn't listen to those that don't have the resources to give. What you really want at the end of the day is an excited fan base that gives time, and or resources to fund our athletic department. You also want season ticket holders buying seats. It really takes a mixed bag of people to make this all work. Starting with football, the hire of Joe Glen was obviously good. He's been there before, he's moral, highly integrable, and is truly a Coyote. No one questions that hire. But here's what you get with that hire. A coach pulled out of retirement that my guess would be on a limited time table. I hope not, I have no knowledge of that, it's just common sense. So for example, let's say he has 2-3 more years. The program I'm guessing would be on solid ground, so now who do you hire? My bet is Joe will endorse and almost demand Wesley gets the job. But I think many of you wouldn't like that based on previous posts. I personally believe Wesley deserves a shot, IF we have turned the corner and are legitimate contenders for the playoffs. If not, then Wes can't get it for the same reason Joey shouldn't. He isn't ready. But if the Coyotes go 7-5 next year, then in '15 go 9-3 and are in the playoffs, does Wes get the job? I think yes, but I'm not sure that would be a popular decision . Now let's go to mens basketball. Is their anyone out there classier than Joey James? Not in my opinion. But does the fact that he is classy, has done all the right things in terms of dealing with fans, media, and the student body earn him the job? OBC is 100% spot on when he says James and Herbster are hard working, top notch human beings. They just don't get any better than those two. But does that qualify Joey, or David for that matter to contracts and bring in charge? That's where public opinion comes in. The name of the game is winning, pure and dimple. Competing at a high level. Striving to win conference championships. That's what this is all about. It takes guts to lead. It takes foresight to lead. And it takes confidence to lead. The athletic department, like it or not, is the front page of most universities and colleges. It takes a visionary, hard working individual to make things happen. One that can have the trust of your president, because without that, you don't have effective leadership. |
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Post by notkiotees on Mar 5, 2014 18:32:53 GMT -6
I could care less about a center scoreboard I respect your opinion. |
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Post by usdguy99 on Apr 1, 2014 8:01:15 GMT -6
The banquet is this coming Friday. I hope as many of you as possible can make it.
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Post by yotefan on Apr 1, 2014 8:23:22 GMT -6
From what I'm hearing this could very likely be a sell out event by the time Friday rolls around. Better purchase your tickets soon if you haven't done so already. This event is going to be a blast!
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Post by Cousin Eddie on Apr 1, 2014 9:39:39 GMT -6
It is definitely going to be awesome. Sounds like there will be tons of players and coaches in attendance, great auction items, food from Chef Dominique, music from the Hegg Brothers, etc.
Also, I think the red-tie theme is fantastic.
Does the State College do bib-overalls and straw hats? Or is it truly a formal affair for them, where they require their nicest pieces of logo-wear?
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