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MSU to receive Game Changing Big Gift?

Post by bobcatfan123 » Tue Dec 31, 2024 7:16 pm

On Sam Herders podcast he interviewed an NDSU podcaster/ media guy. Apparently he has a source that indicated that MSU is set to get a big gift donation that would be a game changer for the program. He speculated that this was a big part of why Vigen decided to stay? Any one else hear of anything?

I left a link to the podcast. He starts talking about it a little before the 38 minute mark…

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Re: Game Changing Big Gift?

Post by Prodigal Cat » Tue Dec 31, 2024 7:25 pm

bobcatfan123 wrote:
Tue Dec 31, 2024 7:16 pm
On Sam Herders podcast he interviewed an NDSU podcaster/ media guy. Apparently he has a source that indicated that MSU is set to get a big gift donation that would be a game changer for the program. He speculated that this was a big part of why Vigen decided to stay? Any one else hear of anything?

I left a link to the podcast. He starts talking about it a little before the 38 minute mark…

[/url]https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f ... 0682242876[/url]
Mike KcFeely needs lose his Press credentials. There isn't bigger tool in the media. Not saying he's wrong but this guys takes are worth what my dogs do when i take them on walks. It honestly makes me sad that Herder gives him a platform when he could get Dom Izzo who is much better.


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Re: Game Changing Big Gift?

Post by damnyoutuesday » Tue Dec 31, 2024 7:26 pm

I've heard very vague rumblings of a "big announcement" after the season but that's all I know



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Post by nanacat » Tue Dec 31, 2024 7:28 pm

damnyoutuesday wrote:
Tue Dec 31, 2024 7:26 pm
I've heard very vague rumblings of a "big announcement" after the season but that's all I know
Maybe they're going to update the east side [-o<



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Re: MSU to receive Game Changing Big Gift?

Post by Montanabob » Tue Dec 31, 2024 7:38 pm

maybe it is the long awaited $5m and an invite to Pac 2


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Re: MSU to receive Game Changing Big Gift?

Post by bobcatfan123 » Tue Dec 31, 2024 7:53 pm

Montanabob wrote:
Tue Dec 31, 2024 7:38 pm
maybe it is the long awaited $5m and an invite to Pac 2
That would be something!



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Re: Game Changing Big Gift?

Post by bobcatfan123 » Tue Dec 31, 2024 7:56 pm

Prodigal Cat wrote:
Tue Dec 31, 2024 7:25 pm
bobcatfan123 wrote:
Tue Dec 31, 2024 7:16 pm
On Sam Herders podcast he interviewed an NDSU podcaster/ media guy. Apparently he has a source that indicated that MSU is set to get a big gift donation that would be a game changer for the program. He speculated that this was a big part of why Vigen decided to stay? Any one else hear of anything?

I left a link to the podcast. He starts talking about it a little before the 38 minute mark…

[/url]https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f ... 0682242876[/url]
Mike KcFeely needs lose his Press credentials. There isn't bigger tool in the media. Not saying he's wrong but this guys takes are worth what my dogs do when i take them on walks. It honestly makes me sad that Herder gives him a platform when he could get Dom Izzo who is much better.
Its the first time I listened to him and agree that he is a little bit all over the place. I would normally dismiss as hearsay, but Vigen seemingly being the front runner at WSU and then signing an extension seems to give this rumor some possibility of being true.



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Re: MSU to receive Game Changing Big Gift?

Post by CodyCat » Tue Dec 31, 2024 7:56 pm

Just rumors. This literally could be started from one person posting a made up rumor.


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Post by AFCAT » Tue Dec 31, 2024 8:01 pm

How would a big donation affect Vigens reasoning for staying? Is the donation going to coaches salaries? I doubt it. If the donation is going to stadium improvements, that’s awesome, but how would that have any influence on Vigens reasoning for staying? Is the donation going to something else…NIL?


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Post by ECBobcat » Tue Dec 31, 2024 8:02 pm

I don’t know, but Gregorak hinted at something multiple times this season on Colter’s podcast.



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Post by coloradocat » Tue Dec 31, 2024 8:22 pm

nanacat wrote:
Tue Dec 31, 2024 7:28 pm
damnyoutuesday wrote:
Tue Dec 31, 2024 7:26 pm
I've heard very vague rumblings of a "big announcement" after the season but that's all I know
Maybe they're going to update the east side [-o<
Nope, new seatbacks on the west side!


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Re: MSU to receive Game Changing Big Gift?

Post by MSU01 » Tue Dec 31, 2024 8:29 pm

AFCAT wrote:
Tue Dec 31, 2024 8:01 pm
How would a big donation affect Vigens reasoning for staying? Is the donation going to coaches salaries? I doubt it. If the donation is going to stadium improvements, that’s awesome, but how would that have any influence on Vigens reasoning for staying? Is the donation going to something else…NIL?
To me it would almost have to be an imminent FBS move that would also come with greatly increased funding for the program and coaches' salaries as part of that. The facilities are now FBS level with the BAC and IPF so if this rumor is legit it has to go beyond simply additional stadium improvements.



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Post by MSUBRONCO » Tue Dec 31, 2024 8:45 pm

Stadium expansion finally????



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Re: MSU to receive Game Changing Big Gift?

Post by AFCAT » Tue Dec 31, 2024 8:53 pm

MSU01 wrote:
Tue Dec 31, 2024 8:29 pm
AFCAT wrote:
Tue Dec 31, 2024 8:01 pm
How would a big donation affect Vigens reasoning for staying? Is the donation going to coaches salaries? I doubt it. If the donation is going to stadium improvements, that’s awesome, but how would that have any influence on Vigens reasoning for staying? Is the donation going to something else…NIL?
To me it would almost have to be an imminent FBS move that would also come with greatly increased funding for the program and coaches' salaries as part of that. The facilities are now FBS level with the BAC and IPF so if this rumor is legit it has to go beyond simply additional stadium improvements.
Is there any rumor of um announcing a big funding increase too for a big move up or do they already have the money?


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Post by Catbacker_1 » Tue Dec 31, 2024 8:54 pm

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Re: MSU to receive Game Changing Big Gift?

Post by MSU01 » Tue Dec 31, 2024 8:58 pm

AFCAT wrote:
Tue Dec 31, 2024 8:53 pm
MSU01 wrote:
Tue Dec 31, 2024 8:29 pm
AFCAT wrote:
Tue Dec 31, 2024 8:01 pm
How would a big donation affect Vigens reasoning for staying? Is the donation going to coaches salaries? I doubt it. If the donation is going to stadium improvements, that’s awesome, but how would that have any influence on Vigens reasoning for staying? Is the donation going to something else…NIL?
To me it would almost have to be an imminent FBS move that would also come with greatly increased funding for the program and coaches' salaries as part of that. The facilities are now FBS level with the BAC and IPF so if this rumor is legit it has to go beyond simply additional stadium improvements.
Is there any rumor of um announcing a big funding increase too for a big move up or do they already have the money?
No clue, and that's why I'm skeptical of the idea that there's some big announcement coming that directly led to Vigen turning down Fresno and/or WSU. Stadium improvements on their own wouldn't really move the needle to entice a coach to stay, that's way more of a fan thing.



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Re: MSU to receive Game Changing Big Gift?

Post by CodyCat » Tue Dec 31, 2024 9:06 pm

MSU01 wrote:
Tue Dec 31, 2024 8:29 pm
AFCAT wrote:
Tue Dec 31, 2024 8:01 pm
How would a big donation affect Vigens reasoning for staying? Is the donation going to coaches salaries? I doubt it. If the donation is going to stadium improvements, that’s awesome, but how would that have any influence on Vigens reasoning for staying? Is the donation going to something else…NIL?
To me it would almost have to be an imminent FBS move that would also come with greatly increased funding for the program and coaches' salaries as part of that. The facilities are now FBS level with the BAC and IPF so if this rumor is legit it has to go beyond simply additional stadium improvements.
Bobcat Stadium is not FBS level. At least not for the MW or PAC2.


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Re: MSU to receive Game Changing Big Gift?

Post by MSU01 » Tue Dec 31, 2024 9:13 pm

CodyCat wrote:
Tue Dec 31, 2024 9:06 pm
MSU01 wrote:
Tue Dec 31, 2024 8:29 pm
AFCAT wrote:
Tue Dec 31, 2024 8:01 pm
How would a big donation affect Vigens reasoning for staying? Is the donation going to coaches salaries? I doubt it. If the donation is going to stadium improvements, that’s awesome, but how would that have any influence on Vigens reasoning for staying? Is the donation going to something else…NIL?
To me it would almost have to be an imminent FBS move that would also come with greatly increased funding for the program and coaches' salaries as part of that. The facilities are now FBS level with the BAC and IPF so if this rumor is legit it has to go beyond simply additional stadium improvements.
Bobcat Stadium is not FBS level. At least not for the MW or PAC2.
There are two current Mountain West stadiums (SJSU and Hawaii) that have a lower capacity than Bobcat Stadium. I see nothing about the current stadium that would prevent MSU from being on par with most other stadiums and overall facilities in that conference as it will be structured in 2026.



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Post by catgrad05 » Tue Dec 31, 2024 9:39 pm

I’ve had a feeling for about a month now that the NDSU rumor to the MW was true but they are waiting until after the playoffs to announce. I think MSU goes with. I don’t like it, I enjoy the playoffs but I think both move up and start transitioning this off season



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Re: MSU to receive Game Changing Big Gift?

Post by RICO CAT » Tue Dec 31, 2024 9:43 pm

Aren’t rumors fun? If it’s anything like my work everyone already knows before it’s officially announced.


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