Full Cost of Attendance

[Panthers to the Bone]

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Or better off, put the money towards the lottery into a savings account and give that at the end of the year. You are more likely to have more money to give that way!

[TH1974]

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this......NDSU are idiots for doing this when they didn't have to. To me, they are planning to go FBS. This points to that. In that case, no, we do not have to follow suit. If they are the only ones in FCS doing it, let them.

They're idiots for doing something they think they can afford and gives them a huge recruiting advantage?

[run&blade]

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I think COA needs to come before capital projects. People done come to uni events unless they are winning.

Uni was ranked 10th in basketball and couldn't fill the student section and needed $10 tickets to get decent crowds.

Football still brings the most people from out of town to campus which is very important.

I would sell beer on the west side of the dome and at McLeod. It isn't enough but it is a start. I would also charge $5 a car to tail gate. It is such a good time nobody will care.

I still think a 50/50 draw at football would be good. Sell tickets in tailgate lots and in the stadium.

[Mudrafan]

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Thanks FB...

It just seems like something that will be hard to implement this year unless UNI football has a very successful season this year. Especially when you consider Troy needs to fundraise for a few capital projects currently.

the success (or lack) will be an irrelevant fact when it comes to this. Legislation, the courts, philanthropic alums/donors will be relevant.

[12thFloorBender]

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Who are the big donors for Northern Iowa? Would be interesting to see a comparison to what it is compared to Iowa State and Iowa. I know the money isn't even close which it why is sucks when funding is cut.

[BCPanther]

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Iowa State said over and over last night that they had received $10.8 Million in donations for this year. IIRC, Iowa pulls in around $30 Million annually.

Then they get their TV checks and its not even close.

[Mudrafan]

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Who are the big donors for Northern Iowa? Would be interesting to see a comparison to what it is compared to Iowa State and Iowa. I know the money isn't even close which it why is sucks when funding is cut.

you simply cannot compare. When UNI competes with them in any way, shape or fashion, it is a gigantic testament to the players, coaches, fans & admins on pulling together & competing. It also is a reflection on the other side & the gluttony that it is.

[Panthers to the Bone]

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Dannen said on the new pre-pregame show that UNI raised (I believe) $4 million externally last year. Not sure if that's donations only or ticket/media revenue as well.

[SteinPizza]

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you simply cannot compare. When UNI competes with them in any way, shape or fashion, it is a gigantic testament to the players, coaches, fans & admins on pulling together & competing. It also is a reflection on the other side & the gluttony that it is.

Gluttony? If you have access to something, take advantage of it. It's perfectly legit, and violates no ethical boundaries. If you don't have access to an advantage, then work towards getting it, or as close as realistically possible.

[Panther100]

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I understand that Title 9 requires as many women as men for the $3,400/year cost of attendance. This is why only Men's and women's BB and Women's Volleyball have been rumored to be approved. I'm in agreement that UNI will have to consider more sports. I think ticket prices will have to be increased. The UNI DOME and Mcloud Center will have to sell alcohol. I think we would have to drop non revenue producing sports down to the minimum number of Division I. Another option would be to drop down to Division II and join the Northern Sun Conference. That option might be easier to afford. I would think the fan base would decline.

[GonzoCat]

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There was a time when big money boosters used to slip money into the hands of players of their favorite athletic teams. Now they can just buy advertising on the B1G network, Longhorn network, etc. and funnel the money to them indirectly. I guess it's ingenious really.

[Mudrafan]

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Gluttony? If you have access to something, take advantage of it. It's perfectly legit, and violates no ethical boundaries. If you don't have access to an advantage, then work towards getting it, or as close as realistically possible.

I'm a UNI fan so the loads upon loads of free $ given to the U of I is gluttony...

[claw]

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I under stand that Title 9 requires as many women as men for the $3,400/year cost of attendance. This is why only Men's and women's BB and Women's Volleyball have been rumored to be approved. I'm in agreement that UNI will have to consider more sports. I think ticket prices will have to be increased. The UNI DOME and Mcloud Center will have to sell alcohol. I think we would have to drop non revenue producing sports down to the minimum number of Division I. Another option would be to drop down to Division II and join the Northern Sun Conference. That option might be easier to afford. I would think the fan base would decline.

You may as well drop athletics completely if you go that route. It will 100% cripple the athletic department and, in turn, university

[Panther100]

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So how will we pay for FCOA for all the teams?

[havok58]

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UNI is in a no-win situation. Apparently some feel Division II is beneath them and would ruin the athletic department. On the other hand, raising ticket prices would cause even fewer fans to show up, especially if UNI can't win games. We do have a fickle fan base. I do think it's bad if other sports have to be dropped to keep propping up football, and I only say that because I enjoy the other sports too.