Sign up thread for those guaranteeing successful seasons

[PlayerRep]

As for donors, the donor or donors PR is referring to is being asked to make a 7 digit donation. I'm sure many of us would want peace of mind as to how $1,000,000 plus (it is well more than $1M though). Hell most of us would want that piece of mind with $100.00 let alone $1 million plus.

I doubt this donor or any big donor wants control, but peace of mind is something I feel is realistic and not asking too much to have.

I have no idea what any of these guys actually are thinking or what they will or won't do. Just know who they wanted to be selected. Perhaps they will open or continue to open their check books. Nobody has ever asked me for a million or ten million, so I don't know how I would react. Ha.

 

[mtgrizrule]

As for donors, the donor or donors PR is referring to is being asked to make a 7 digit donation. I'm sure many of us would want peace of mind as to how $1,000,000 plus (it is well more than $1M though). Hell most of us would want that piece of mind with $100.00 let alone $1 million plus.

I doubt this donor or any big donor wants control, but peace of mind is something I feel is realistic and not asking too much to have.

I have no idea what any of these guys actually are thinking or what they will or won't do. Just know who they wanted to be selected. Perhaps they will open or continue to open their check books. Nobody has ever asked me for a million or ten million, so I don't know how I would react. Ha.

It would be nice to be in position to be asked for that kind of money. You have a good point.

 

[RobGriz]

As for donors, the donor or donors PR is referring to is being asked to make a 7 digit donation. I'm sure many of us would want peace of mind as to how $1,000,000 plus (it is well more than $1M though). Hell most of us would want that piece of mind with $100.00 let alone $1 million plus.

I doubt this donor or any big donor wants control, but peace of mind is something I feel is realistic and not asking too much to have.

I have no idea what any of these guys actually are thinking or what they will or won't do. Just know who they wanted to be selected. Perhaps they will open or continue to open their check books. Nobody has ever asked me for a million or ten million, so I don't know how I would react. Ha.

If their donations came with obligations it would make sense that they might be upset. Hopefully this is not the case and they will continue supporting the team regardless of whether they got what they wanted or not.

 

[nzone]

I'll tell you how will go....if we get into year two and results are less than acceptable shit will hit the fan. There is no reason why Montana can't field a winning football team. As of now we don't know what Stitt can or cannot do. But if he is the coach then get behind him and give him a chance. One thing for sure pulling finances won't help one bit. I do however feel the people in this discussion deserve a explanation on how the decision was made.

 

[Ursa Major]

If a donor pulls his gifts because of who the choice of coach is, I question whether they are a very good fan to begin with. People should want the best for the program and that doesn't always mean everyone gets what they want. If they decide not to give, I imagine the school will carry on and likely someone else will step up.

We don't even know who the coach is for sure at this time anyway.

Looks like you never played the game of giving or asking for a multi-million dollar donation. It would seem to be awkward to ask for a huge donation from someone who just asked that X be hired as the coach, when Y got the job. Maybe it's just me. Maybe I'm just imaging that people with tons of money are sort of used of getting their way. Maybe they just say, hey, no big deal that you didn't listen to me, how much do you need?

I have. The last thing that major donors want now days is a kiss-ass, groveling, phony development person. The times have changed, PR. It's not awkward at all, you stick to your strategy and mission and show how devoted and resolute you are to your plan. That's how you build confidence with your donor. You have them "buy into your plan" not the other way around. Most big donors get that. You've obviously never played the game...

 

[PlayerRep]

As for donors, the donor or donors PR is referring to is being asked to make a 7 digit donation. I'm sure many of us would want peace of mind as to how $1,000,000 plus (it is well more than $1M though). Hell most of us would want that piece of mind with $100.00 let alone $1 million plus.

I doubt this donor or any big donor wants control, but peace of mind is something I feel is realistic and not asking too much to have.

I have no idea what any of these guys actually are thinking or what they will or won't do. Just know who they wanted to be selected. Perhaps they will open or continue to open their check books. Nobody has ever asked me for a million or ten million, so I don't know how I would react. Ha.

If their donations came with obligations it would make sense that they might be upset. Hopefully this is not the case and they will continue supporting the team regardless of whether they got what they wanted or not.

Note that I'm not suggesting that anyone who has committed to donate, would back out, altho I suppose that would be possible too. My thinking had been directed at people who had been asked, or would be asked, in the future. A few of these people are also big donors or possible donors to academics. In my business, I have dealt with alot of people who have alot of resources. People don't seem to cross them, and they seem to be treated with kids gloves alot.

 

[putter]

If a donor pulls his gifts because of who the choice of coach is, I question whether they are a very good fan to begin with. People should want the best for the program and that doesn't always mean everyone gets what they want. If they decide not to give, I imagine the school will carry on and likely someone else will step up.

We don't even know who the coach is for sure at this time anyway.

Looks like you never played the game of giving or asking for a multi-million dollar donation. It would seem to be awkward to ask for a huge donation from someone who just asked that X be hired as the coach, when Y got the job. Maybe it's just me. Maybe I'm just imaging that people with tons of money are sort of used of getting their way. Maybe they just say, hey, no big deal that you didn't listen to me, how much do you need?

Oh, you mean like naming the stadium for a man who operates a railroad as part of his businesses and then naming the field for a guy who made a living suing railroads? Family still committed a huge amount of money for expansion. Most big money donors want their ego stroked (name this after me)....Washington-Grizzly Stadium, John Hoyt Field, Majestic Plaza. If the U continues to do this they will have to expand the stadium just to put another name for all to see.

 

[IroneagleXP]

Skeet Skeet SKEEET. :jack: This program is going to be an ongoing dumpster fire for the next few years. Better sit down and buckle yourselves in ladies.

 

[jodcon]

Skeet Skeet SKEEET. :jack: This program is going to be an ongoing dumpster fire for the next few years. Better sit down and buckle yourselves in ladies.

You're on the wrong board numbnuts, type in One and Done and it should come up.

 

[NorthEndZoneDan]

If a donor pulls his gifts because of who the choice of coach is, I question whether they are a very good fan to begin with. People should want the best for the program and that doesn't always mean everyone gets what they want. If they decide not to give, I imagine the school will carry on and likely someone else will step up.

We don't even know who the coach is for sure at this time anyway.

Looks like you never played the game of giving or asking for a multi-million dollar donation. It would seem to be awkward to ask for a huge donation from someone who just asked that X be hired as the coach, when Y got the job. Maybe it's just me. Maybe I'm just imaging that people with tons of money are sort of used of getting their way. Maybe they just say, hey, no big deal that you didn't listen to me, how much do you need?

I have. The last thing that major donors want now days is a kiss-ass, groveling, phony development person. The times have changed, PR. It's not awkward at all, you stick to your strategy and mission and show how devoted and resolute you are to your plan. That's how you build confidence with your donor. You have them "buy into your plan" not the other way around. Most big donors get that. You've obviously never played the game...

The two of you are really really out of touch with the real world of major fundraising. You've obviously never dealt with the real true kiss-ass groveling phony baloney fundraising. Talk about cry-babies with major egos, over-bloated bankers who dont give a whit, player issues over the smallest things, coaches and assistant coaches that love the ultimate backstabbing, the parents with no sense of self control, in-laws and relatives standing around with a sense of entitlement, and talk about players that bring a huge posse to the game.... you two should walk in my shoes when I'm out hustling nickles and dimes for Little League. :shock:

 

[EverettGriz]

Skeet Skeet SKEEET. :jack: This program is going to be an ongoing dumpster fire for the next few years. Better sit down and buckle yourselves in ladies.

This from an effin kitty fans with the complete dysfunction they got going on in bozo town. Solid work, XP. Moronic even by your standards.

 

[Brock Landers]

Dear potential donors who didn't donate because they weren't listened to,

f*** off!

No shit. Anyone who would extort their own f***ing program until they got their way needs to be shown the door

 

[mtgrizrule]

If a donor pulls his gifts because of who the choice of coach is, I question whether they are a very good fan to begin with. People should want the best for the program and that doesn't always mean everyone gets what they want. If they decide not to give, I imagine the school will carry on and likely someone else will step up.

We don't even know who the coach is for sure at this time anyway.

Looks like you never played the game of giving or asking for a multi-million dollar donation. It would seem to be awkward to ask for a huge donation from someone who just asked that X be hired as the coach, when Y got the job. Maybe it's just me. Maybe I'm just imaging that people with tons of money are sort of used of getting their way. Maybe they just say, hey, no big deal that you didn't listen to me, how much do you need?

I have. The last thing that major donors want now days is a kiss-ass, groveling, phony development person. The times have changed, PR. It's not awkward at all, you stick to your strategy and mission and show how devoted and resolute you are to your plan. That's how you build confidence with your donor. You have them "buy into your plan" not the other way around. Most big donors get that. You've obviously never played the game...

The two of you are really really out of touch with the real world of major fundraising. You've obviously never dealt with the real true kiss-ass groveling phony baloney fundraising. Talk about cry-babies with major egos, over-bloated bankers who dont give a whit, player issues over the smallest things, coaches and assistant coaches that love the ultimate backstabbing, the parents with no sense of self control, in-laws and relatives standing around with a sense of entitlement, and talk about players that bring a huge posse to the game.... you two should walk in my shoes when I'm out hustling nickles and dimes for Little League. :shock:

Been there, done that. Kudos to you :thumb:

 

[Brock Landers]

Skeet Skeet SKEEET. :jack: This program is going to be an ongoing dumpster fire for the next few years. Better sit down and buckle yourselves in ladies.

Dude, we got it, you're a dipshit. You don't have to keep trying to convince us.

 

[PlayerRep]

Skeet Skeet SKEEET. :jack: This program is going to be an ongoing dumpster fire for the next few years. Better sit down and buckle yourselves in ladies.

Dude, we got it, you're a dipshit. You don't have to keep trying to convince us.

Anyone who thinks multi-million dollar donors don't frequently want or get their own way is a total idiot.

 

[grizindabox]

Skeet Skeet SKEEET. :jack: This program is going to be an ongoing dumpster fire for the next few years. Better sit down and buckle yourselves in ladies.

Dude, we got it, you're a dipshit. You don't have to keep trying to convince us.

Anyone who thinks multi-million dollar donors don't frequently want or get their own way is a total idiot.

I am sure they always want their way...and I have more respect for an AD that is willing to think for himself and make the move he believes is right even if it is not popular amongst the donors

 

[EverettGriz]

Skeet Skeet SKEEET. :jack: This program is going to be an ongoing dumpster fire for the next few years. Better sit down and buckle yourselves in ladies.

Dude, we got it, you're a dipshit. You don't have to keep trying to convince us.

Anyone who thinks multi-million dollar donors don't frequently want or get their own way is a total idiot.

I am sure they always want their way...and I have more respect for an AD that is willing to think for himself and make the move he believes is right even if it is not popular amongst the donors

Me too.

And I can assure you that not all big donors have the same desires as the one PR has spoken with.

 

[grizatwork]

As for donors, the donor or donors PR is referring to is being asked to make a 7 digit donation. I'm sure many of us would want peace of mind as to how $1,000,000 plus (it is well more than $1M though). Hell most of us would want that piece of mind with $100.00 let alone $1 million plus.

I doubt this donor or any big donor wants control, but peace of mind is something I feel is realistic and not asking too much to have.

There are no guarantees. Ask Robin Pflugrad about his peace of mind when he signed his contract.

 

[PhxGriz]

If a donor pulls his gifts because of who the choice of coach is, I question whether they are a very good fan to begin with. People should want the best for the program and that doesn't always mean everyone gets what they want. If they decide not to give, I imagine the school will carry on and likely someone else will step up.

We don't even know who the coach is for sure at this time anyway.

Looks like you never played the game of giving or asking for a multi-million dollar donation. It would seem to be awkward to ask for a huge donation from someone who just asked that X be hired as the coach, when Y got the job. Maybe it's just me. Maybe I'm just imaging that people with tons of money are sort of used of getting their way. Maybe they just say, hey, no big deal that you didn't listen to me, how much do you need?

That sort of heavy handed tactic wasn't even used at the UW when Sark was hired. Some donors said they would stop donating if Willingham wasn't fired, but to insist on one particular coach is a bit much.

 

[Buttegrizzle]

Dude, we got it, you're a dipshit. You don't have to keep trying to convince us.

Anyone who thinks multi-million dollar donors don't frequently want or get their own way is a total idiot.

I am sure they always want their way...and I have more respect for an AD that is willing to think for himself and make the move he believes is right even if it is not popular amongst the donors

Me too.

And I can assure you that not all big donors have the same desires as the one PR has spoken with.

With entitled-minded donors like PR's friend, a major NCAA violation cant be far away...