Dirty Dream No. 2
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Re: New WCHA is dead
Does Bob Daniels retire immediately rather than go through this garbage?
Does Bob Daniels retire immediately rather than go through this garbage?
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New WCHA is dead
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RaceBoarder
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Re: New WCHA is dead
From an outside perspective, I am having trouble seeing how the Alaska schools were planning on existing in 5 years based on the funding cuts that have been made by the legislature. And this is just a year removed to where it seemed that there was serious question as to whether there would be a "next year" for both schools' programs. What am I failing to see with how I'm interpreting these recent events? What has been done to secure the future?
Also, is there any financial burden that would have been taken on by the 7 breakaway schools if the Alaska schools (or Huntsville, albeit a seemingly much unlikelier scenario) had pulled the plug and left the group sitting by themselves anyway? Usually it's better to be proactive instead of reactive, even though the end result is the same.
From an outside perspective, I am having trouble seeing how the Alaska schools were planning on existing in 5 years based on the funding cuts that have been made by the legislature. And this is just a year removed to where it seemed that there was serious question as to whether there would be a "next year" for both schools' programs. What am I failing to see with how I'm interpreting these recent events? What has been done to secure the future?
Also, is there any financial burden that would have been taken on by the 7 breakaway schools if the Alaska schools (or Huntsville, albeit a seemingly much unlikelier scenario) had pulled the plug and left the group sitting by themselves anyway? Usually it's better to be proactive instead of reactive, even though the end result is the same.
I believe they’d have to move their whole athletic program to D-2.
Seriously, nobody should be surprised. I mentioned several years ago that BG wasn't happy and was looking at other solutions. They didn't keep the rights to the CCHA name for posterity's sake. Primarily it's the 2 trips to Alaska every year that is the biggest issue. I don't care how much the schools pay right now, it's still a huge expense in money and time. One trip per year wasn't bad but two is not really sustainable. I feel bad for the 3 schools that are affected by this but I think it's the best solution for the the future of the remaining 7. If that sounds cold, I apologize but it is what it is. BG found a way to survive when faced with adversity and I wish UAA, UAF, and UAH the same success.
Jimjamesak
Already insane, UAA making it worse
UAA was securing their future by moving on campus and shedding a $25k per game cost for arena rental plus an increase in revenue from concessions and parking, the revenue lost to capacity is likely negligible. Plus not having to maintain two different facilities.
These budget cuts announced today are almost likely not permanent either being overridden on the veto or reinstated with the Capital Budget, today was just typical political posturing because Republicans hate education.
Jimjamesak
Already insane, UAA making it worse
F- off. Your selfish program just killed three others. These problems could’ve been negotiated and fixed but instead your program just went behind the back and stabbed three programs in the back.
aparch
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Re: New WCHA is dead
Anchorage was either able to stop making payments to the WCHA or never had to based on their terms of membership. Fairbanks, on the other hand, was bent over a barrel by the CCHA and had to keep making payments until the CCHA dissolved. There was much teeth gnashing over Anchorage having to make payments once again (or start making payments, I forget which) when the New WCHA was formed.
Anchorage was either able to stop making payments to the WCHA or never had to based on their terms of membership. Fairbanks, on the other hand, was bent over a barrel by the CCHA and had to keep making payments until the CCHA dissolved. There was much teeth gnashing over Anchorage having to make payments once again (or start making payments, I forget which) when the New WCHA was formed.
aparch
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Re: New WCHA is dead
The bombshell cuts were announced *today* by the Alaska legislature. They had flirted with it a year or two ago, but both schools undertook their own cuts to minimize any legislative cuts ahead of time. (or so I recall)
The bombshell cuts were announced *today* by the Alaska legislature. They had flirted with it a year or two ago, but both schools undertook their own cuts to minimize any legislative cuts ahead of time. (or so I recall)
Ha when is this happening?
A "selfish" program would've jumped to the NCHC with Mankato when they came calling.
I look for this to be a merger of sorts between the WCHA, NCHC, and AHA when it's all said and done.
Jimjamesak
Already insane, UAA making it worse
The funding cuts were announced by the Governor in a line item veto. The Legislature has no part in this.
Jimjamesak
Already insane, UAA making it worse
This isn’t a merger, it’s an execution.
Squarebanks
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Re: New WCHA is dead
UAF’s statement on this carnage.
https://alaskananooks.com/news/2019...ng-potential-member-withdrawls-from-wcha.aspx
UAF’s statement on this carnage.
https://alaskananooks.com/news/2019...ng-potential-member-withdrawls-from-wcha.aspx
Might as well kill the women's league while they are at it....
I’d be supportive of UAF announcing its withdrawal from the WCHA on Monday, effective immediately. We can use the money we save from not having to pay for the other ungrateful seven to travel to AK to pay the withdrawal penalty.
Enjoy your bus league, and try not to run over anybody else with that bus.
Don't get uppity now, look at the Gold Panners...
Wow, lower 48'ers lol. Whiny bunch you are. What happened in junior's? What's gonna happen if players make it to the next level? Lol.
Minnesota State applied and was rejected by the NCHC.
Scrum Bucket
Beer League No-Star
25 people times $600 for airfare is $15,000. Add hotel rooms plus food for a weeks and it would cost significantly more than $16,000. Add to that the trouble that is caused with school and hockey with that kind of travel disruption. I am bummed by the news, and disappointed in the WCHA but I can understand why. Hell, you ever try to talk your relatives into coming for a visit? It's like we are on Venus or something.
Yes. When Mankato applied, the NCHC came to BGSU and asked if they'd come too. They said "no," then Mankato was denied.
Re: New WCHA is dead
Sifting through the clues, hoping somehow there might be a diamond in the rough:
1. Maybe the two year period isn't a hard deadline. Maybe it has more to do with dodging exit fees whenever the end comes. If the end date is more negotiable than it first appears, perhaps the current arrangement would continue in some form until the three affected schools have viable alternatives.
2. Regarding new schools in the Pacific Coast area, Chancellor White might be just wishing & hoping. But if ASU would be willing to be part of a "PCHA," that would be a start toward forming something new. If 3 more PAC-12 schools took the plunge, a 6 team league might be viable as a medium term solution.
Yeah, I know. Seems hopelessly optimistic. But I do hope the Alaska schools continue to play for at least the two promised seasons, leaving no stones unturned during those 24 months.
As for Huntsville: If AHA is actually an option, I would think that transition would be very doable within a two year timeframe.
Given the circumstances, the statement is remarkably calm & classy.
Sifting through the clues, hoping somehow there might be a diamond in the rough:
1. Maybe the two year period isn't a hard deadline. Maybe it has more to do with dodging exit fees whenever the end comes. If the end date is more negotiable than it first appears, perhaps the current arrangement would continue in some form until the three affected schools have viable alternatives.
2. Regarding new schools in the Pacific Coast area, Chancellor White might be just wishing & hoping. But if ASU would be willing to be part of a "PCHA," that would be a start toward forming something new. If 3 more PAC-12 schools took the plunge, a 6 team league might be viable as a medium term solution.
Yeah, I know. Seems hopelessly optimistic. But I do hope the Alaska schools continue to play for at least the two promised seasons, leaving no stones unturned during those 24 months.
As for Huntsville: If AHA is actually an option, I would think that transition would be very doable within a two year timeframe.
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