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Post by sprout203 on Oct 16, 2023 15:35:40 GMT -6
Rich Rod wants this built. Someone once told us that since Rich Rod makes $800K to lead this program, and none of us on this message board do, we shouldn't question him or his decisions. I don't know of anyone official with that opinion - though there are a few random posters who will attack anyone who second guesses a coach. There are times when it is the logical and rational thing to do. Everyone knew it was time for a change in baseball but some went into attack mode if it was suggested. We all knew it was time for a change in basketball when Green had 7 losing records in 8 seasons (there was a tiny minority suggesting Green get another season). Last season wasn't good, but I still trust Harper and don't question him. Captain Jack was well past his sell-by date when we canned him and we got pretty well trashed for it "who are they going to get?!?" only to have CBC lead us to the third round of the playoffs in his first year. The program had slipped under Grass, and there were some defending him and attacking anyone who questioned him - but it didn't stop us from doing it. Coach RR is the same as any other. His experience and track record buys him a lot of leeway. I don't question him on much as I can't claim to know remotely close to what he knows... yet if he starts making stupid decisions, we will question. On something like an indoor practice facility, it is needed if we want to be competitive. The same people complaining about spending the money on it will be the same ones wanting to tar and feather HCRR if we have poor recruiting that leads to poor results. I am not saying we don't need it, it is just to costly. What is the ROI? If it takes us to a bowl game with a payout of $500 k instead of $250k then its is 40 YEARS. BTW most bowl games with payouts under $1million are a losing proposition from s financial perspective. Auburn spent over $940 k for the Birmingham bowl that paid $800 k. Yeah, yeah, yeah extra practices, exposure, etc As a G5 unless we make the playoff severe probably looking at a payout of less than $2 million. Don't confuse conference and NCAA payouts with individual school payouts.
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Post by smith79jordan on Oct 16, 2023 17:02:23 GMT -6
This is a lot of fuss over $10 million that hasn't been spent or raised for a project that hasn't been started and won't start anytime soon.
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Post by jaxstate_student25 on Oct 16, 2023 19:05:34 GMT -6
I hope it starts before I graduate
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Post by warthog on Oct 17, 2023 12:17:15 GMT -6
I hope it starts before I graduate Are you on the "whup em all" track for graduation? 🤣
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Post by Whup Em All on Oct 17, 2023 12:36:26 GMT -6
I hope it starts before I graduate Are you on the "whup em all" track for graduation? 🤣 Hey, now... I got the degree. Eventually. I just took the scenic route.
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Post by troysux on Oct 17, 2023 16:49:27 GMT -6
Are you on the "whup em all" track for graduation? 🤣 Hey, now... I got the degree. Eventually. I just took the scenic route. Did it take you seven years like Webb?
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Post by Cleburneslim on Oct 17, 2023 21:56:54 GMT -6
Hey, now... I got the degree. Eventually. I just took the scenic route. Did it take you seven years like Webb? That'll be Dr Webb to you.
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Post by jaxstate_student25 on Oct 17, 2023 22:00:28 GMT -6
I think I am fr 😂😂 I am a senior but won't be graduating for three more years
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Post by sprout203 on Oct 19, 2023 15:30:27 GMT -6
This is a lot of fuss over $10 million that hasn't been spent or raised for a project that hasn't been started and won't start anytime soon. There is a rumor that the cost is now $12 million.
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Post by Whup Em All on Oct 19, 2023 16:07:20 GMT -6
This is a lot of fuss over $10 million that hasn't been spent or raised for a project that hasn't been started and won't start anytime soon. There is a rumor that the cost is now $12 million. If we wait a couple years, it'll be up to $15M. A few more years and it'll be a cool $20M.
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Post by ksig2014 on Oct 19, 2023 19:17:50 GMT -6
We ain’t building it, so why bother talking about it
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Post by sprout203 on Oct 19, 2023 19:45:42 GMT -6
We ain’t building it, so why bother talking about it Don't be so sure. I am not for it, but it is not my money or decision!
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Post by jaxstate_student25 on Oct 19, 2023 20:00:50 GMT -6
We ain’t building it, so why bother talking about it Why wouldn't we?
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Post by Cleburneslim on Oct 19, 2023 20:12:32 GMT -6
We ain’t building it, so why bother talking about it Why wouldn't we? Money?
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Post by jaxstate_student25 on Oct 19, 2023 20:36:08 GMT -6
That's the only reason I can think of but I thought it wasn't going to be built until the football facility is finished anyway
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