I think Warde should be gone, but some of this stuff is just massively overblown.
Beilein left for an NBA head coaching job. Harbaugh left for an NFL head coaching job. No athletic director was keeping those guys, sorry. Harbaugh hired staff and is taking some of them with him - none of that is unusual. Bakich was never staying long term and baseball will never be a revenue generating sport unless they build a dome or massively change the sport schedule, and it still may not be. They have not finished worse than 6th in the Director's Cup standings since Warde took over, but almost certainly will this year.
The Mel/hockey situation, handling of NCAA infractions, support staff hires without vetting, head coach hires, NIL, etc are all are major red flags and the reasons why I don't think he should keep his job.
Who's the last non-interim athletic director that people liked?
So they pocket the upcharge instead of some unknown entity.
Went to purchase just a ticket...A commemorative ticket is probably 10 cents to make. Cheapest ticket out there is $482 after a $73+ service fee. They're no different than any other site.
After touting the flex rival package, I can't see them going away from that. At least try it and see how it works. If you want to play everyone in the league every few years then have less rivals. It'll take a little longer to cycle through the more you have.
the league has rules about how many tickets the visiting team can get. It sounds like Purdue didn't leave enough room for their band and was looking for a bailout.
Michigan has also been sold out of this one for a while so 200 extra seats in a block are probably hard to come by once tickets go on sale.
To make sure I'm up to speed, we currently have a commitment from Jerod Smith, expecting one from his brother, Jacob Smith, and are now receiveing crystal balls for Jaden Smith (unrelated). Any other J Smith's out there?
Last year one of their entire upper decks was shut down for their last game and relocate all fans... Could you imagine having that much empty room!? Smart move...
Unfortunately they've been trending downwards for quite some time and finished 10th (!!!) in the conference this year. May be some darker days ahead for the women...
Maye hasn't had to make any decision quite yet - he's also entering his 3rd year. Maye's been slotted as the #2 QB on most early big boards. If that stays the decision seems pretty simple unless he just wants to finish his degree.
anyone want to overlay the D1 hockey school locations with that map? I always found it odd that with the number of large schools in Michigan and the surrounding areas that it isn't a hotbed - or doesn't seem to be considered for postseason play.
Does someone from the state need to win a title in order to get more local sites? Still really confused about St. Louis...
Looks like Ohio State's spring break is after the regular season. Maybe Santa/regents can move ours back to prevent this from happening, otherwise you're playing your last 2-3 games on the road.
$10 you can get a ticket for any game last year with any section/row/seat. I know it's not the same as a game ticket but it is an option.
They also gave reasons as to why they're going this route. I guess you can always chose not to believe them but they sound valid. I'm sure i'll get negged...
I've been to a few games in my day where the student crowds were great, and others where it was awful. It isn't unusual in terms of split between upper and lower level seats. Their location and amount in the lower level will always be debated/scrutinized, but they still need to at least show up.
Starting in 2021 season tickets and the "donation" were combined into one renewal process. You can pay in full or spread out the payment across a few months. Below is prior to the 2022 season in a release.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The University of Michigan Athletic Department announced Wednesday (Oct. 20) the season ticket timeline and preferred seat contribution plan for the upcoming 2022 football season. To streamline renewal efforts and consolidate communication, Michigan Athletics has made some changes:
The football season ticket renewal process will begin in January 2022.
Similar to the 2021 season, the Preferred Seat Contribution (PSC) and season ticket will be combined into one renewal process.
All season ticket holders may pay in full or elect the flexibility of a payment plan, which will be spread out over four (4) payments.
100%. Everything will get moved up anyways so the history of it being after Thanksgiving will be gone. Might as well make it an October or early November game. Students actually on campus, folks not traveling for holidays. It's different but it makes sense for a lot of reasons.
Move the game up earlier in the year. Might not be popular, but makes a lot of sense to prevent a "meaningless" game versus each other at the end of the season.
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You burn that bridge when you transfer there.
I think Warde should be gone, but some of this stuff is just massively overblown.
Beilein left for an NBA head coaching job. Harbaugh left for an NFL head coaching job. No athletic director was keeping those guys, sorry. Harbaugh hired staff and is taking some of them with him - none of that is unusual. Bakich was never staying long term and baseball will never be a revenue generating sport unless they build a dome or massively change the sport schedule, and it still may not be. They have not finished worse than 6th in the Director's Cup standings since Warde took over, but almost certainly will this year.
The Mel/hockey situation, handling of NCAA infractions, support staff hires without vetting, head coach hires, NIL, etc are all are major red flags and the reasons why I don't think he should keep his job.
Who's the last non-interim athletic director that people liked?
I had no idea McCoy bowled as well - good for him
This team isn't an NIT team
I got an email to get a commemorative Rose Bowl ticket. Think it was $12 and you could enter whatever seat location.
https://onlocationexp.com/college-sports/university-partners
Onlocation doesn't list Michigan as a partner so you might be off on that one.
So they pocket the upcharge instead of some unknown entity.
Went to purchase just a ticket...A commemorative ticket is probably 10 cents to make. Cheapest ticket out there is $482 after a $73+ service fee. They're no different than any other site.
allegations...? is something going on?
I don't think these models take into account that James Franklin is the head coach of Penn State.
Brice Marich reported yesterday that he will not be in attendance this weekend. New plan is to come up for the Ohio State game.
Edit: https://twitter.com/BriceMarich/status/1712588466087666089
Interesting - click the 'M in the upper left corner and it should work.
MENU > Basketball > More > Roster
Wonder what this move would look like to a judge/the Tucker lawsuit. Fire a coach for his misconduct, hire another who has history of it.
12, 3:30 or a different time.
absolutely no reason for him to leave Boulder as long as he has administrative support.
Harbaugh has been suspended and recruits haven't come to games. Plain and simple.
No
Probably against NCAA policy to give families money.
After touting the flex rival package, I can't see them going away from that. At least try it and see how it works. If you want to play everyone in the league every few years then have less rivals. It'll take a little longer to cycle through the more you have.
the league has rules about how many tickets the visiting team can get. It sounds like Purdue didn't leave enough room for their band and was looking for a bailout.
Michigan has also been sold out of this one for a while so 200 extra seats in a block are probably hard to come by once tickets go on sale.
My faith in humanity has returned. I'll see you in Minneapolis! I'll be in 143.
Buying ADA seats when you don't need it...? I'll pass.
so 8 home games in 2024 but 6 in 2023? Why would the conference switch the cadence of 4 versus 5 home games?
Thinking the Oklahoma series will get cancelled.
To make sure I'm up to speed, we currently have a commitment from Jerod Smith, expecting one from his brother, Jacob Smith, and are now receiveing crystal balls for Jaden Smith (unrelated). Any other J Smith's out there?
0% chance these are available Saturday. I can't remember the last time an Ohio State ticket was available on the public day.
Looked at attendance numbers from the last game of the season for MSU - historically very bad.
People are talking about MSU football in May, that has to be seen as a win, right?
Last year one of their entire upper decks was shut down for their last game and relocate all fans... Could you imagine having that much empty room!? Smart move...
Unfortunately they've been trending downwards for quite some time and finished 10th (!!!) in the conference this year. May be some darker days ahead for the women...
Maye hasn't had to make any decision quite yet - he's also entering his 3rd year. Maye's been slotted as the #2 QB on most early big boards. If that stays the decision seems pretty simple unless he just wants to finish his degree.
They've done prizes for early renewal dating back a few years now.
pass - have you seen that UNC secondary the past few years?
brokers, brokers and more brokers
espn3.com
I'm sure they will once the season is over.
anyone want to overlay the D1 hockey school locations with that map? I always found it odd that with the number of large schools in Michigan and the surrounding areas that it isn't a hotbed - or doesn't seem to be considered for postseason play.
Does someone from the state need to win a title in order to get more local sites? Still really confused about St. Louis...
CBI.... integrity?
Looks like Ohio State's spring break is after the regular season. Maybe Santa/regents can move ours back to prevent this from happening, otherwise you're playing your last 2-3 games on the road.
Same here. I'll open it up every once in a while - some good games in there!
https://souvenirs.teamcpi.com/MichiganAthletics/en-US/category/107/
$10 you can get a ticket for any game last year with any section/row/seat. I know it's not the same as a game ticket but it is an option.
They also gave reasons as to why they're going this route. I guess you can always chose not to believe them but they sound valid. I'm sure i'll get negged...
The AD currently offers souvenir/commemorative tickets.
I've been to a few games in my day where the student crowds were great, and others where it was awful. It isn't unusual in terms of split between upper and lower level seats. Their location and amount in the lower level will always be debated/scrutinized, but they still need to at least show up.
They'll need to finish above .500 for an NIT bid. Not sure that happens.
Starting in 2021 season tickets and the "donation" were combined into one renewal process. You can pay in full or spread out the payment across a few months. Below is prior to the 2022 season in a release.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The University of Michigan Athletic Department announced Wednesday (Oct. 20) the season ticket timeline and preferred seat contribution plan for the upcoming 2022 football season. To streamline renewal efforts and consolidate communication, Michigan Athletics has made some changes:
When you pay for your tickets, you also pay for the donation. They added a payment plan so it's not a paycheck coming out all at once anymore.
edit: Handy page on the website: https://mgoblue.com/sports/2017/6/16/tickets-football-season-renewal.aspx
One less former Wolverine to root for
Not craiglist
https://touch-the-banner.com/
(shameless plug for Magnus)
100%. Everything will get moved up anyways so the history of it being after Thanksgiving will be gone. Might as well make it an October or early November game. Students actually on campus, folks not traveling for holidays. It's different but it makes sense for a lot of reasons.
Move the game up earlier in the year. Might not be popular, but makes a lot of sense to prevent a "meaningless" game versus each other at the end of the season.
lower body injury