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MN Golden Gopher 2010 Offseason Thread
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Handyman
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Re: MN Golden Gopher 2010 Offseason Thread
It would be hilarious if the U deciding not to lobby the capitol worked out in its favor. I don't think you will get any change this year...though I am one of the people who doesn't much miss the beer and booze being around. It will sell of the rest of the suites at TCF and the Mooch though if they allow for the booze to be there so from that standpoint it needs to be done.
It would be hilarious if the U deciding not to lobby the capitol worked out in its favor. I don't think you will get any change this year...though I am one of the people who doesn't much miss the beer and booze being around. It will sell of the rest of the suites at TCF and the Mooch though if they allow for the booze to be there so from that standpoint it needs to be done.
HarleyMC
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I think you're exactly right. Although, the Board of Regents have rejected liquor sales at on campus events, Maturi and his staff see this as a vital new revenue stream, along with on campus parking. Neither the state nor the University are willing to subsidize the athletic budget as they have done in the past. They have their own fiscal problems. The University subsidized the athletic department with $3.4 million last year which is counted as revenue.
Actually the University incurred a $6.5 million shortfall as a result of the buyout and coaching replacements in basketball and football which carried over into 2008. To help recover the losses, the University loaned the athletics dept. $4 million in 2008. Then in fiscal year 2008, Minnesota reported a $2.3 million positive balance because it was the first year of the Big Ten Network and a larger revenue sharing TV contract for the Big Ten conference with ESPN and ABC. As a result each Big Ten school received $18.8 million in revenue from the Big Ten conference in 2008, a $4.8 million increase from the previous year which really helped the budget tremendously because the athletics dept. had literally run out of ideas on how to cover the shortfall carryover.
I think you're exactly right. Although, the Board of Regents have rejected liquor sales at on campus events, Maturi and his staff see this as a vital new revenue stream, along with on campus parking. Neither the state nor the University are willing to subsidize the athletic budget as they have done in the past. They have their own fiscal problems. The University subsidized the athletic department with $3.4 million last year which is counted as revenue.
Actually the University incurred a $6.5 million shortfall as a result of the buyout and coaching replacements in basketball and football which carried over into 2008. To help recover the losses, the University loaned the athletics dept. $4 million in 2008. Then in fiscal year 2008, Minnesota reported a $2.3 million positive balance because it was the first year of the Big Ten Network and a larger revenue sharing TV contract for the Big Ten conference with ESPN and ABC. As a result each Big Ten school received $18.8 million in revenue from the Big Ten conference in 2008, a $4.8 million increase from the previous year which really helped the budget tremendously because the athletics dept. had literally run out of ideas on how to cover the shortfall carryover.
GopherBigGuy911
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Re: MN Golden Gopher 2010 Offseason Thread
I can see the Legislature opening up The Bank, The Barn, and Mariucci up to beer sales. With the Budget Problems I can see them telling the U to pretty much fend for themselves..... You are going to not sell beer because of X, Y, or Z reason and STILL come asking us for more money?????? I think that if they split Beer and Spirit sales 50/50 between Athletics and General ED accounts and I think that all would come out a head.
I can see the Legislature opening up The Bank, The Barn, and Mariucci up to beer sales. With the Budget Problems I can see them telling the U to pretty much fend for themselves..... You are going to not sell beer because of X, Y, or Z reason and STILL come asking us for more money?????? I think that if they split Beer and Spirit sales 50/50 between Athletics and General ED accounts and I think that all would come out a head.
Re: MN Golden Gopher 2010 Offseason Thread
http://www.kfan.com/cc-common/podcast/single_podcast.html?podcast=Beyond_The_Pond.xml
You can download the podcast files from there, I am just about to check out yesterday's program myself.
http://www.kfan.com/cc-common/podcast/single_podcast.html?podcast=Beyond_The_Pond.xml
You can download the podcast files from there, I am just about to check out yesterday's program myself.
HarleyMC
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Re: MN Golden Gopher 2010 Offseason Thread
I think in retrospect, Jay Barriball going down in Nov. after the UAA series where he had a three pt. weekend, (Schroeder had a 4 pt. weekend at UAA) really hurt the Gophers more than most people think. Looking back we had 5 games with 1 goal losses and a tie after his injury. If they win even 4/6 with Jay in the lineup, the Gophers have home ice for the playoffs and they're much closer to an NCAA spot. It's kind of ironic too that Lofquist was the one that ran into Jay, and then he left too. IMO, that was a real low point in the season and the adjustments never really came together.
I think this carried a lot of weight in Maturi's eyes as he reevaluated the Gopher season. Even though they're behind the eight ball and can't afford to replace Don Lucia anyway, it sounds good.
I think in retrospect, Jay Barriball going down in Nov. after the UAA series where he had a three pt. weekend, (Schroeder had a 4 pt. weekend at UAA) really hurt the Gophers more than most people think. Looking back we had 5 games with 1 goal losses and a tie after his injury. If they win even 4/6 with Jay in the lineup, the Gophers have home ice for the playoffs and they're much closer to an NCAA spot. It's kind of ironic too that Lofquist was the one that ran into Jay, and then he left too. IMO, that was a real low point in the season and the adjustments never really came together.
I think this carried a lot of weight in Maturi's eyes as he reevaluated the Gopher season. Even though they're behind the eight ball and can't afford to replace Don Lucia anyway, it sounds good.
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observer85
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Re: MN Golden Gopher 2010 Offseason Thread
Just checking the AHL website and see Jordan Schroeder is off to a good start in his 1st game in Winnepeg.
Has a goal already in the first 2 minutes of this game.
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007077
Just checking the AHL website and see Jordan Schroeder is off to a good start in his 1st game in Winnepeg.
Has a goal already in the first 2 minutes of this game.
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007077
Handyman
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Re: MN Golden Gopher 2010 Offseason Thread
Not a chance...no team in the Big Ten allows liquor sales for on campus sporting events...only freebies in the suites. The U is not going to **** off the Big Ten by doing something even Wisconsin wont do.
Not a chance...no team in the Big Ten allows liquor sales for on campus sporting events...only freebies in the suites. The U is not going to **** off the Big Ten by doing something even Wisconsin wont do.
ScoobyDoo
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Re: MN Golden Gopher 2010 Offseason Thread
Of course he does, he wants to play there.
Of course he does, he wants to play there.
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observer85
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Re: MN Golden Gopher 2010 Offseason Thread
Update...2 goals in game 1 of pro career - both PP goals. Only 7 more and he will match his total for this year with the Gophs that took 37 games to accomplish.
Update...2 goals in game 1 of pro career - both PP goals. Only 7 more and he will match his total for this year with the Gophs that took 37 games to accomplish.
Re: MN Golden Gopher 2010 Offseason Thread
He wasn't including this season in the discussion of early departures. If he was, I'd have mentioned Lofquist and Schroeder.
GopherBigGuy911
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Re: MN Golden Gopher 2010 Offseason Thread
The U is always looking to be in the lead on new ideas This is one I could get behind, we will see what the Legislature says, they are already considering the idea.
The U is always looking to be in the lead on new ideas
This is one I could get behind, we will see what the Legislature says, they are already considering the idea.
HarleyMC
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Re: MN Golden Gopher 2010 Offseason Thread
I thought Pat's comment about the asst. coach often being a point person for the players was good. IMO we need to replace Hill with someone who knows and lived through some of the history and tradition of the Gopher program, is able to communicate that to the players, and personally relate to the players and their development. It's too bad Mike Guentzel isn't still around because he was that type of guy.
His point about the new players having lost some of the understanding of what means to be a Gopher hockey player and wear the "M" is also valid. IMO much of that has to do with the "entitlement" attitude that some players have developed for various reasons and consequently view the Gopher program as just a stepping stone to the pros.
I thought Pat's comment about the asst. coach often being a point person for the players was good. IMO we need to replace Hill with someone who knows and lived through some of the history and tradition of the Gopher program, is able to communicate that to the players, and personally relate to the players and their development. It's too bad Mike Guentzel isn't still around because he was that type of guy.
His point about the new players having lost some of the understanding of what means to be a Gopher hockey player and wear the "M" is also valid. IMO much of that has to do with the "entitlement" attitude that some players have developed for various reasons and consequently view the Gopher program as just a stepping stone to the pros.
dggoddard
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Re: MN Golden Gopher 2010 Offseason Thread
Wisconsin receives $450,000 from beer company sponsorships.
Eight of the 11 schools sell beer in their premium seating areas.
Wisconsin receives $450,000 from beer company sponsorships.
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ScoobyDoo
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Re: MN Golden Gopher 2010 Offseason Thread
We had that then the stupid Minnesota legislature blew it all to hell by saying it's all or nothing.
We had that then the stupid Minnesota legislature blew it all to hell by saying it's all or nothing.
dggoddard
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Re: MN Golden Gopher 2010 Offseason Thread
I couldn't find a Big Ten "rule" online banning alcohol sales, so I doubt one exists. Especially since a majority of schools sell it in the premium seating areas.
SoCalSiouxFan
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Re: MN Golden Gopher 2010 Offseason Thread
Only some players???
The rest better get on board fast and start playing like professionals.
If players don't feel like their college hockey program is the next step up towards pro hockey then either: 1) the program is not an elite college program; 2) the program needs fixing; or 3) the players need to have an attitude adjustment.
Only some players???
The rest better get on board fast and start playing like professionals.
If players don't feel like their college hockey program is the next step up towards pro hockey then either: 1) the program is not an elite college program; 2) the program needs fixing; or 3) the players need to have an attitude adjustment.
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