Hard to imagine how a real journalist writes up that math without noting the obvious problems. They will get what, best case scenario, maybe $3 million in guarantee money per season? That will be largely eaten up by paying for their own travel and paying for opposing travel. So again, where is the $23 million coming from?

Stanford won two Rose Bowls and one Orange Bowl. Cal had first and goal to beat one of the best teams this century, on their turf, in 2004. They never got over that hump but they were right there that day.

Agreed at the moment Cal and Stanford have more in common with Duke and Virgina than Ohio State or Alabama. Just noting that in the recent past, they have had football teams that have been competitive with the best teams in the country. No reason to think they will be able to repeat that soon, but it did happen.

All fine points, but Cal and Stanford have both had top 5 teams in this century that could have won national championships if a few different things broke their way. No guarantee they will get back there anytime soon, but it did happen.

Is the Board of Trustees ever going to engage in any oversight here? They support all this?

So when is Wood going to have to put out any real details about where all this money is coming from?

Rocko just posted a statement. No particular details other than planning to build program at FCS level for now. https://www.facebook.com/ucdavisfootball/posts/pfbid0EAmParJBB2EJoURmKmqmzefCqRKW6pNBSxMW9M9N4JzjbaXpPhSsyiXZu9yVdfMXl

If NDSU is indeed paying $17 million on top of all the investment needed to upgrade the program to compete, I assume it wasn’t really a live question for us. We can’t do that now.

Has there been any reporting on this situation vis-a-vis us? Is it generally understood that we declined this time?

Led by a non-traditionalist president intent on competing in major college football, the university’s athletic department has made significant investments for athletic promotion, even erecting billboards in an attempt last year for an invitation into the new-look Pac-12.

Renovations are planned for its football stadium to reach FBS standards and plans for a new stadium have been in the works. The university last year hired as its men’s basketball coach Mike Bibby, a 14-year NBA veteran, and announced Shaquille O’Neal as the program’s voluntary general manager.

Yes they have plans - one plan to rebuild Hornet Stadium immediately after the 2024 season (https://www.csus.edu/news/newsroom/stories/2024/9/new-stadium-announcement.html) and one plan to open a new stadium at Cal Expo for the 2026 season (https://www.csus.edu/news/newsroom/stories/2025/9/calexpo.html). How is construction coming along on those plans?

Sac State supposedly offering $10 mil plus forgoing media money for anyone to take them. Where is this money coming from? https://x.com/RossDellenger/status/2019843886999564740

If he's any good at WSU, he's not going to stay there either, just like his predecessors. It's just a stop.

If Deion wants Pinnick and can offer the most money, he should take it. Isn't that the point of this move? If he wanted a stable program at a better university where he can develop, win more games and compete for national titles, he could stay where he is.

Good season. Build on it for next year.

So easy

I haven’t been in Davis but if the sun hasn’t emerged in recent days, it’s unlikely to today, regardless of what your phone says

Not to jinx anything, but what's the plan if we win tomorrow? Where are dorm-housed players going to stay?

I can't believe they don't let you check out as a guest. I have other things to do ...

Sorry yes, looking for that link to donate student tickets. Won't be able to make the game but can contribute

Edit: Need to create 14+ character password just to buy tickets. :rage: Just take my money!

Can someone post the link to buy student tickets, if still needed? I can't find it