Post Game: 9-2

[TCCGRIZ]

I would love for the stadium to sell out, but at this point, I don’t care much anymore. Some of the loudest games I remember are the ones that don’t sell out. The 22,600 fans at yesterday’s game were the diehards and we made that stadium electric. So for those fans who choose not to attend, screw’em. They’re missing out big time, and the ones who do show up are making some serious electricity! :twisted:

Agreed. Must have been a different 22,600 than were at the Idaho game tho. That was just weird. Felt like I was in the twilight zone, like at a UNC game or something.....

The SDSU comeback win , the stadium was half full. Insane how loud it was after Mariani scored .
It was definitely a different but yet familiar feeling at the game . Whole different attitude. The team at the beginning of the 4th quarter surrounding Hauck all pumped up and jumping . A sight to be seen

 

[WaGriz4life]

Great write up. Something needs done about attendance. Whether that be cheaper tickets or whatever, something needs done. I was most impressed by the teams physicality today. The Griz defense punished Weber, knocked them around and made them their b***h!

Did you go to the game? I think a big problem is people don’t think they can get tickets last minute. Talked to a guy in Billings who said he was thinking about going up and getting tickets from a scalper. I let him know there are always tickets available

 

[stubbins]

I still believe the loudest crowd ever was for the 1995 semi-final against Stephen F. Austin, official attendance was 18,523. There is no need to put a butt in every seat. Think quality, not quantity.

That was sooooooo cold, even for a drunk 19 year old.

 

[Yukon]

I still believe the loudest crowd ever was for the 1995 semi-final against Stephen F. Austin, official attendance was 18,523. There is no need to put a butt in every seat. Think quality, not quantity.

That was sooooooo cold, even for a drunk 19 year old.

wait, wait, wait a second. Something sounds wrong with that. Can't put my finger on it though.

 

[hm.grwn.grizfan]

Great write up. Something needs done about attendance. Whether that be cheaper tickets or whatever, something needs done. I was most impressed by the teams physicality today. The Griz defense punished Weber, knocked them around and made them their b***h!

Did you go to the game? I think a big problem is people don’t think they can get tickets last minute. Talked to a guy in Billings who said he was thinking about going up and getting tickets from a scalper. I let him know there are always tickets available

No. Had to work for this one. I went to the Eastern and north Alabama games. I go to every home game I have off, and with a rotating schedule that’s usually around 2-3 games I’m able to make.

 

[stubbins]

I still believe the loudest crowd ever was for the 1995 semi-final against Stephen F. Austin, official attendance was 18,523. There is no need to put a butt in every seat. Think quality, not quantity.

That was sooooooo cold, even for a drunk 19 year old.

wait, wait, wait a second. Something sounds wrong with that. Can't put my finger on it though.

back in those days, drunk was slang for hoarse...I was yelling loud.

 

[Yukon]

I still believe the loudest crowd ever was for the 1995 semi-final against Stephen F. Austin, official attendance was 18,523. There is no need to put a butt in every seat. Think quality, not quantity.

That was sooooooo cold, even for a drunk 19 year old.

wait, wait, wait a second. Something sounds wrong with that. Can't put my finger on it though.

back in those days, drunk was slang for hoarse...I was yelling loud.

:lol: Oh,okay...

 

[mtgriz]

I would love for the stadium to sell out, but at this point, I don’t care much anymore. Some of the loudest games I remember are the ones that don’t sell out. The 22,600 fans at yesterday’s game were the diehards and we made that stadium electric. So for those fans who choose not to attend, screw’em. They’re missing out big time, and the ones who do show up are making some serious electricity! :twisted:

The Main reason is because tickets are no longer tax deductible. I used to be able to deduct 3/4 of my season ticket cost and now can’t. I still have my same 4 but not everyone can afford it and so they stay home and watch it on TV. IMHO.... Go Griz.

There is still a way to get a tax advantage on the GSA portion of tickets, although it only works for people over age 70 1/2 that take IRA distributions. Admittedly a limited number of ticket buyers. It’s called a Qualified Charitable Distribution.

The payment must go directly from the IRA to the charity. It is not a tax deduction but has the same effect. It shows as a non-taxable (QCD) distribution on your tax return. For instance, if you took $10,000 in distributions from your IRA, and $2,000 of that went directly to the GSA, you are only taxed on $8,000 in IRA distributions. It also is included as part of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) that begin when you are 70 1/2 or older.

So if you or someone close to you is subject to RMDs, take a look at doing this.

 

[GrizRick]

I would love for the stadium to sell out, but at this point, I don’t care much anymore. Some of the loudest games I remember are the ones that don’t sell out. The 22,600 fans at yesterday’s game were the diehards and we made that stadium electric. So for those fans who choose not to attend, screw’em. They’re missing out big time, and the ones who do show up are making some serious electricity! :twisted:

The Main reason is because tickets are no longer tax deductible. I used to be able to deduct 3/4 of my season ticket cost and now can’t. I still have my same 4 but not everyone can afford it and so they stay home and watch it on TV. IMHO.... Go Griz.

There is still a way to get a tax advantage on the GSA portion of tickets, although it only works for people over age 70 1/2 that take IRA distributions. Admittedly a limited number of ticket buyers. It’s called a Qualified Charitable Distribution.

The payment must go directly from the IRA to the charity. It is not a tax deduction but has the same effect. It shows as a non-taxable (QCD) distribution on your tax return. For instance, if you took $10,000 in distributions from your IRA, and $2,000 of that went directly to the GSA, you are only taxed on $8,000 in IRA distributions. It also is included as part of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) that begin when you are 70 1/2 or older.

So if you or someone close to you is subject to RMDs, take a look at doing this.

No. Using a QCD won't work. To be a Qualified Charitable Distribution, the gift must be 100% deductible and since gifts to an educational institution that entitle the donor to purchase tickets to an athletic event are totally nondeductible, the gift is not a QCD. IRC §§408(d)(8)(C) and 170(l).

 

[mtgriz]

I would love for the stadium to sell out, but at this point, I don’t care much anymore. Some of the loudest games I remember are the ones that don’t sell out. The 22,600 fans at yesterday’s game were the diehards and we made that stadium electric. So for those fans who choose not to attend, screw’em. They’re missing out big time, and the ones who do show up are making some serious electricity! :twisted:

The Main reason is because tickets are no longer tax deductible. I used to be able to deduct 3/4 of my season ticket cost and now can’t. I still have my same 4 but not everyone can afford it and so they stay home and watch it on TV. IMHO.... Go Griz.

There is still a way to get a tax advantage on the GSA portion of tickets, although it only works for people over age 70 1/2 that take IRA distributions. Admittedly a limited number of ticket buyers. It’s called a Qualified Charitable Distribution.

The payment must go directly from the IRA to the charity. It is not a tax deduction but has the same effect. It shows as a non-taxable (QCD) distribution on your tax return. For instance, if you took $10,000 in distributions from your IRA, and $2,000 of that went directly to the GSA, you are only taxed on $8,000 in IRA distributions. It also is included as part of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) that begin when you are 70 1/2 or older.

So if you or someone close to you is subject to RMDs, take a look at doing this.

No. Using a QCD won't work. To be a Qualified Charitable Distribution, the gift must be 100% deductible and since gifts to an educational institution that entitle the donor to purchase tickets to an athletic event are totally nondeductible, the gift is not a QCD. IRC §§408(d)(8)(C) and 170(l).

Yep, the U needs to change the structure of the transaction(s).

 

[Yukon]

https://twitter.com/MontanaGrizFB/status/1196478047328751620?s=20

 

[GrizRick]

Yep, the U needs to change the structure of the transaction(s).

I don't think it's possible. If any part of the distribution goes to GSA with the result that you get preference in football tickets, the entire distribution fails as a Qualified Charitable Distribution and you lose all the tax benefits of a QCD. Horrible result.

 

[AllWeatherFan]

The Main reason is because tickets are no longer tax deductible. I used to be able to deduct 3/4 of my season ticket cost and now can’t. I still have my same 4 but not everyone can afford it and so they stay home and watch it on TV. IMHO.... Go Griz.

There is still a way to get a tax advantage on the GSA portion of tickets, although it only works for people over age 70 1/2 that take IRA distributions. Admittedly a limited number of ticket buyers. It’s called a Qualified Charitable Distribution.

The payment must go directly from the IRA to the charity. It is not a tax deduction but has the same effect. It shows as a non-taxable (QCD) distribution on your tax return. For instance, if you took $10,000 in distributions from your IRA, and $2,000 of that went directly to the GSA, you are only taxed on $8,000 in IRA distributions. It also is included as part of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) that begin when you are 70 1/2 or older.

So if you or someone close to you is subject to RMDs, take a look at doing this.

No. Using a QCD won't work. To be a Qualified Charitable Distribution, the gift must be 100% deductible and since gifts to an educational institution that entitle the donor to purchase tickets to an athletic event are totally nondeductible, the gift is not a QCD. IRC §§408(d)(8)(C) and 170(l).

Yep, the U needs to change the structure of the transaction(s).

Hey! You accountants need to break it up! :lol:

 

[Yukon]

https://twitter.com/MontanaGrizFB/status/1196507664873734144?s=20

 

[AZGrizFan]

https://twitter.com/MontanaGrizFB/status/1196507664873734144?s=20

Man. That was so "Saturday". I tweeted that out literally MINUTES after that catch.

Nice to see MontanaGrizFB copying me.

 

[100%GRIZ]

https://twitter.com/MontanaGrizFB/status/1196507664873734144?s=20

Man. That was so "Saturday". I tweeted that out literally MINUTES after that catch.

Nice to see MontanaGrizFB copying me.

Don’t get me wrong I Love the catch but also Love what is going on in the background!

 

[PlayerRep]

The Main reason is because tickets are no longer tax deductible. I used to be able to deduct 3/4 of my season ticket cost and now can’t. I still have my same 4 but not everyone can afford it and so they stay home and watch it on TV. IMHO.... Go Griz.

There is still a way to get a tax advantage on the GSA portion of tickets, although it only works for people over age 70 1/2 that take IRA distributions. Admittedly a limited number of ticket buyers. It’s called a Qualified Charitable Distribution.

The payment must go directly from the IRA to the charity. It is not a tax deduction but has the same effect. It shows as a non-taxable (QCD) distribution on your tax return. For instance, if you took $10,000 in distributions from your IRA, and $2,000 of that went directly to the GSA, you are only taxed on $8,000 in IRA distributions. It also is included as part of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) that begin when you are 70 1/2 or older.

So if you or someone close to you is subject to RMDs, take a look at doing this.

No. Using a QCD won't work. To be a Qualified Charitable Distribution, the gift must be 100% deductible and since gifts to an educational institution that entitle the donor to purchase tickets to an athletic event are totally nondeductible, the gift is not a QCD. IRC §§408(d)(8)(C) and 170(l).

Yep, the U needs to change the structure of the transaction(s).

Don't think they can, because I believe the law says anything ties the donation to tickets is not not deductible. I suppose something completely separate and on the honor system, but completely voluntary, might work. However, no one would have to actually pay the GSA fee. And even saying what the GSA fee, or voluntary fee, is for tickets, might be so close that it violates the law. I am just speculating as a lawyer, but not a tax lawyer or accountant.

I suppose a pure donation from the retirement account after age 70.5 might work for things like QB Club and Roundball Club, but couldn't be tied to any tickets and probably not to any tangible benefits (just guessing on the tangible benefits). Donations to universities are still deductible as charitable contributions.

 

[behappp]

Just a couple of comments.

I'm still not sure that Toure' is a better WR than a 100% healthy Akem. But with Akem hurt, Toure' has been moved to Sneed's #1 target and he has stepped up big time, obviously. One thing I do know is that with those 2 and JLM and Mitch Roberts we have 4 of the finest WR's I have seen in the 30+ years I have been a Griz fan. With a healthy Dalton Sneed and 2 really good RBs in Knight and Ostmo and I don't know how they can be stopped if they start rolling, esp. at WaGriz.

I was super impressed with DDLA attitude we had yesterday (now 2 days ago). Our DL and LB's really brought it for all the 3 qtrs that the game was in doubt.

I know it's Griz Scat week, but let's make sure that we all appreciate what we are seeing from this group. this year. We should have 3 or 4 more games to watch these guys. I'm hoping, and feel pretty confident about us having a bye week and home field for 2 playoff games. Sneed should be 100% healthy and Akem back on the field. This should be one awesome playoff run.