I am all-in on our QB. It looked like a communications SNAFU on the first pick (the Smash concept) and the DB made a nice play on a ball that was close on the second pick.

I am really down on our Special Teams play this year. That's one of those areas that separates good teams from great, at least in the areas of coverage and having kicks blocked. I may never get over the blocked punt vs. ISU :lol: Great teams don't beat themselves and Teams are an area that get you beat.

Things are 100% trending in the right direction. I fully support Plough and have been impressed by their recruiting efforts. I feel like they need help in some of the infrastructure areas: they need a dedicated fundraiser for football, they need to expand and improve player nutrition, we need an organized NIL effort of some sort, the facilities are nice but can always be upgraded, they need more community/campus engagement personnel, same with social media presence, etc. But all in all, things are looking up.

Regarding the wine-related mascots, how about something like the Wine-o's, or maybe steal Vintage HS mascot, THE CRUSHERS. UC Davis Crushers has a nice ring to it. Better than the "Mouthfeel" or "Fruit-Forwards"

We have six Associate ADs and a bunch of Staff, you want more?

Hire a FB fundraiser, women will demand likewise. Another $200K in salary.

Wow, I had no idea we had that many associate ADs! Typical state school... I'll rephrase it then: let's re-evaluate the current roles and assignments of the existing administrative and support personnel and see where we might be more efficient or currently deficient. Do we need a GM, how is the recruiting side operated, do they need help? I can tell you now that nutrition is a platform of Plough's and it must be addressed and upgraded. He's raised money on that side and feels like we can continue to grow there.

I hear you on the equity piece and fundraising. Age-old dilemma. However, those "other sports" are all moving to the MWC ahead of football. I'm sure there is financial benefit to that. Perhaps a football fundraising position (salary probably <200k) could be leveraged as an offset to the cost of the move for the last sport to join and elevate?

Good points, thanks for enlightening me on the six Associate ADs and massive support staff.

No, I was suggesting $100K for each of two new positions you're suggesting.

Now you want a football GM?! Please, slow down!! Can't the people in place do their jobs?