Dannen on KGYM Balbinot & Brommelkamp

[JayJ79]

Re: Dannen on KGYM Balbinot & Brommelkamp

The student section needs to show up to games with cap guns and water pistols!

I don't get it.

[panther-state]

Re: Dannen on KGYM Balbinot & Brommelkamp

I found the talk about the new academic rules to be one of the most interesting topics discussed. Like he said, most of the Valley is okay (Missouri St is walking on thin ice) and will not be effected by these changes and it COULD potentially open up spots for additional Valley teams when those bigger schools lose a playoff spot (like Creighton a few years ago or Wichita last year). Thats free advertising which means a boost in respect and recognition, recruiting, etc...and bottom line, more money for the dept.

Also a nice phone call by "Buster", if you're reading this, best of luck to your son with his football experience and UNI career

[UNI83]

Re: Dannen on KGYM Balbinot & Brommelkamp

I'm not sure guns, be they capped or squirt, are allowed in sporting venues like this anymore.

[panther-state]

Re: Dannen on KGYM Balbinot & Brommelkamp

I don't get it.

Then you didn't listen to the whole interview.

[JayJ79]

Re: Dannen on KGYM Balbinot & Brommelkamp

I'm not sure guns, be they capped or squirt, are allowed in sporting venues like this anymore.

and the MVFC bans artificial noisemakers altogether. at least from conference games. (dunno if that applies in this scenario or not, since as has been pointed out, I haven't listened to the interview)

[ubuntuCAT]

Re: Dannen on KGYM Balbinot & Brommelkamp

I'm not sure guns, be they capped or squirt, are allowed in sporting venues like this anymore.

Now you may very well get in trouble with security for squirting people but do you really think there is a current rule against squirt guns in athletic stadiums like your post seems to imply.

Cap guns, probably aren't allowed as "artificial" noise makers are banned.

[FOTY]

Re: Dannen on KGYM Balbinot & Brommelkamp

Do we think this $ amount takes into account any part of the PSC donations? I still feel football is very close to breaking even if these donations were allocated to a specific program.

He didn't specify... but if I were a betting man I would say that PSC donations are not figured in as income for football. While many of us may agree that FB brings in a large amount of the PSC donations, they are not tied to the sport.

[UNI83]

Re: Dannen on KGYM Balbinot & Brommelkamp

Now you may very well get in trouble with security for squirting people but do you really think there is a current rule against squirt guns in athletic stadiums like your post seems to imply.

Cap guns, probably aren't allowed as "artificial" noise makers are banned.

I'm willing to bet anything that looks like/could be confused for a real weapon isn't allowed.

[ubuntuCAT]

Re: Dannen on KGYM Balbinot & Brommelkamp

I'm willing to bet anything that looks like/could be confused for a real weapon isn't allowed.

Oh my gosh something that looks like in some way it could be a weapon..... sorry this would be a whole other argument back to our regularly scheduled program.

[JayJ79]

Re: Dannen on KGYM Balbinot & Brommelkamp

I'm willing to bet anything that looks like/could be confused for a real weapon isn't allowed.

this seems like the perfect place for a good ole Ben Boothby or Carlos Anderson joke/reference.

[panther-state]

Re: Dannen on KGYM Balbinot & Brommelkamp

this seems like the perfect place for a good ole Ben Boothby or Carlos Anderson joke/reference.

Joke? You mean facts??

[ubuntuCAT]

Re: Dannen on KGYM Balbinot & Brommelkamp

Troy also alluded to an announcement this week for further revenue. Capt'n Cat dunk tank during tailgates?

Starting this year they are charging for parking, selling beer, adding club seating, broadcasting all games on the National UNI Network, giving the dome a corporate name, and will finally have freaking vendors roaming the stands selling concessions so I don't have to miss any action or wait in line.

[Panthers to the Bone]

Re: Dannen on KGYM Balbinot & Brommelkamp

maybe this isn't the forum for this... but I dont see why the NCAA doesn't start a low interest fund( < 1% to cover costs ), where student athletes can draw from it... the amount would be based on their cost of attendance and their need ( similar to the rules the dept of ed does for pell ) there would be a year max, and a lifetime max.. if a athlete takes from this fund, that amount would come off the scholarship... ( so the kid probably has to get a direct student loan in addition )

it would allow all schools to draw from it... making it based on the students need would also allow lower income kids to get some cheap money during season.. it would save the schools some money as well...

.. idk, just a thought

This fund already exists. It was started in 1991 and I believe as part of the NCAA Tourney contract from the early 2000's that CBS signed it increased the fund. I know that some UNI student-athletes have drawn from this.

http://www.lsusports.net/fls/5200/assets/docs/ad/compliance/pdf/safund.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=5200

It's not alot of money, but it should cover winter coats, clothing, etc... Also, if you are a student athlete living off campus and you have a full ride (tuition + books + housing), your allotment is based off of what it costs to live in the dorms (which was stated before). If that's the case, then you should be able to bank quite a bit of money for fun money. There are also road trips during the season where you don't have to spend any money b/c your meal money takes care of the food needs.

[9YRPLAN]

Re: Dannen on KGYM Balbinot &amp; Brommelkamp

This fund already exists. It was started in 1991 and I believe as part of the NCAA Tourney contract from the early 2000's that CBS signed it increased the fund. I know that some UNI student-athletes have drawn from this.

http://www.lsusports.net/fls/5200/assets/docs/ad/compliance/pdf/safund.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=5200

It's not alot of money, but it should cover winter coats, clothing, etc... Also, if you are a student athlete living off campus and you have a full ride (tuition + books + housing), your allotment is based off of what it costs to live in the dorms (which was stated before). If that's the case, then you should be able to bank quite a bit of money for fun money. There are also road trips during the season where you don't have to spend any money b/c your meal money takes care of the food needs.

yep. this is why you see 4 teammates living in a crappy house paying $150/month a piece.

[ronfitch]

Re: Dannen on KGYM Balbinot &amp; Brommelkamp

Starting this year they are charging for parking, selling beer, adding club seating, broadcasting all games on the National UNI Network, giving the dome a corporate name, and will finally have freaking vendors roaming the stands selling concessions so I don't have to miss any action or wait in line.

What's old is new ... I did that at the UNI-Dome in junior high, hawking popcorn and soda.

Charging for parking is a good idea. Is it just for the lots west of Hudson Road? Different rates based on lot proximity to Dome?