Right back at ya! :100:

It seems we hold differing perspectives #GoAgs

Let’s totally copy Peloton’s pandemic playbook—aka the SACST strategy: build fancy stuff, hire big names, and act like you’re winning… before actually winning. Bet on endless demand, scaled like crazy, and end up with a trophy case full of debt, PR fumbles, and a leadership team calling audibles. Moral of the story: don’t build a dynasty on vibes alone.

8-4 would be a disaster not a disappointment, as would 9-3 or 10-2

Check my post from about 10 hours ago. I mentioned the same thing, and it’s quite mind-boggling.

I see a challenge in asking a player who received, for example, $100,000, to give up some of that money to pay for school if scholarships are not available. Unfortunately, that request is unlikely to be well received.

Additionally, it's crucial for these athletes to work with a knowledgeable tax advisor to help navigate their taxes. NIL earnings are typically reported on a 1099-NEC form, which means athletes must pay regular income taxes and a 15.3% self-employment tax.
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Sac State is losing sight of the bigger picture. They are investing a significant amount, perhaps even all of their budget, into NIL initiatives for the upcoming year. Their goal is to achieve a 12-0 record and secure a conference invite. This is a bold strategy, essentially putting all their eggs in one basket. It seems unlikely that they can replicate this approach yearly WHILE upgrading their facilities.

So, it's 12-0 or bust. The old saying goes, "I'll have the opposite of what they're having."

From the Ignite Winter update:

Facilities Master Plan
We’ve partnered with ELS Architecture and Urban Design to develop a long-range facilities master plan that addresses the current and future space needs of UC Davis Athletics. Planning sessions have taken place throughout the spring, with final concepts expected this summer.

Will anything be shared publicly?

I’d have to say the Sac State game, a real clash of brawn vs brain

I assume university credit union

https://ucdavisaggies.com/news/2025/5/14/marcus-wilson-to-join-mens-basketball-program.aspx

I finally had the chance to listen to your Bo Eason podcast, and it was awesome!

It's possible. My oldest is taking advanced placement classes in high school and will start college as a sophomore. Trust me, I've advised him to slow down and enjoy the ride, but he thrives on the challenge.

I totally agree that we should explore how their potential 2025 success can be beneficial for our program. However, we're building something sustainable here, a real program with long-term goals. What they're doing seems more like assembling a one-time team in hopes of a big season. I genuinely wish them well, but the more I read, the more concerned I get for them. They definitely seem to be looking at 2025 through rose-colored glasses, and I’m not seeing much thought beyond that.

I've stopped trying to make sense of it until COVID is no longer a factor, but even then, I'm sure I'll be confused