New wrestling facility put on hold - Jamie Pollard statement

[CycloneErik]

I didn't see anything in the new facility that was a need. The Russians train in dungeons with a mat, some weights, pull up bar, and a climbing rope. Our first world problems are what they are.

Sounds like someone never watched Rocky IV.

 

[Stevetasker]

Am I wrong to assume that the amount athletes receive in a "revenue sharing" scenario will be directly tied to the revenue the sport brings in? Football gets 75%, men's basketball gets 20% & everything else gets the remaining 5%? No way a men's track athlete gets the same revenue sharing payment that a football player gets.

 

[wxman1]

Am I wrong to assume that the amount athletes receive in a "revenue sharing" scenario will be directly tied to the revenue the sport brings in? Football gets 75%, men's basketball gets 20% & everything else gets the remaining 5%? No way a men's track athlete gets the same revenue sharing payment that a football player gets.

Mens track may not exist in order to fund the above 95%

 

[CloneinWDSM]

Mens track may not exist in order to fund the above 95%

We can only hope

 

[06_CY]

Mens track may not exist in order to fund the above 95%

Can you imagine Pollard actually cutting track and cross country?

 

[buf87]

I think the Athletic Dept can divide up the money how they see fit.

 

[1UNI2ISU]

Can you imagine Pollard actually cutting track and cross country?

He won't do it. He'll retire.

See Rick Hartzell and UNI baseball.

 

[Stevetasker]

I think the Athletic Dept can divide up the money how they see fit.

That was what I was wondering.

 

[NWICY]

Can you imagine Pollard actually cutting track and cross country?

Only my opinion but track&CC should be cut before wrestling. That is realizing we traditionally have had a pretty good track team, wrestling fans are way more dedicated to the sport though.

 

[buf87]

That was what I was wondering.

I am curious if wrestling could still raise it's own NIL money for wrestling. I assume we will still be at 9.9 scholarships and I can see most of the AD money going to Football and Men's BB. Both have Full scholarships for their rosters.

 

[Stevetasker]

I am curious if wrestling could still raise it's own NIL money for wrestling. I assume we will still be at 9.9 scholarships and I can see most of the AD money going to Football and Men's BB. Both have Full scholarships for their rosters.

That’s the direction I was heading. Hopefully it can survive with private support if needed.

 

[jkbuff98]

https://www.ktalnews.com/sports/ap-attorney-says-settlement-being-considered-in-ncaa-antitrust-case-could-withstand-future-challenges/

 

[4theheckofit]

I am probably being naive, but was there another option for scaling back the amenities upfront on the new wrestling facility to reduce the initial investment? It seems that keeping the momentum from recent success is important, and how far would half the $20 million have gone? Perhaps delay some of the comfort creatures to a later phase? Scrapping the entire project seems shortsighted.

I believe the university was going to buy the structure for approximately $15 million and the renos were $5 million, give or take

 

[G-imJustafan]

Not sure I'd be spending big money on any non-revenue sports right now. They may very well not exist in 10 years.

unfortunate fact- college athletics are business

if your not brining $ in- why do we need you

 

[Cy94]

unfortunate fact- college athletics are business

if your not brining $ in- why do we need you

Tax exempt business.

 

[JM4CY]

Does anyone know if the sound system upgrades in JTS and new video boards will still happen or did that get axed too?

 

[CycloneDaddy]

Does anyone know if the sound system upgrades in JTS and new video boards will still happen or did that get axed too?

Those are a go still.