MSU to receive Game Changing Big Gift?

[Camo_Cat]

Washington-Bobcat Stadium or Yellowstone Stadium?

Neither.

YC is where the trail to the truth begins....

Lots of Money in the Yellowstone Club...

The thought of pimping out our football program to someone associated with the YC makes me sick to my stomach. Some pretty shady dealings early in the history of its development. Playground for the super egomaniacs in this country. Probably no genuine concern for the school or the team. MSU should think hard about who it wants as bedfellows...

[coloradocat]

I wonder if it's one of those Sac State type deals where a bunch of rich people pledge millions of dollars on the condition that we move up to the FBS. It gives them and the university publicity but doesn't actually do anything. Hopefully if this is real it's real money.

[Hawks86]

Washington-Bobcat Stadium or Yellowstone Stadium?

Neither.

YC is where the trail to the truth begins....

Lots of Money in the Yellowstone Club...

The thought of pimping out our football program to someone associated with the YC makes me sick to my stomach. Some pretty shady dealings early in the history of its development. Playground for the super egomaniacs in this country. Probably no genuine concern for the school or the team. MSU should think hard about who it wants as bedfellows...

Did you send your list of acceptable donors to MSU?

[Hawks86]

The thought of pimping out our football program to someone associated with the YC makes me sick to my stomach. Some pretty shady dealings early in the history of its development. Playground for the super egomaniacs in this country. Probably no genuine concern for the school or the team. MSU should think hard about who it wants as bedfellows...

Did you send your list of acceptable donors to MSU?

[BelligerentBobcat]

If there is something from YC, I hope MSU is thinking hard about making a deal with the devil and whether it's worth it or not.

What exactly would be the downside?

[Camo_Cat]

The thought of pimping out our football program to someone associated with the YC makes me sick to my stomach. Some pretty shady dealings early in the history of its development. Playground for the super egomaniacs in this country. Probably no genuine concern for the school or the team. MSU should think hard about who it wants as bedfellows...

Did you send your list of acceptable donors to MSU?

Hey, if you're comfortable with tying your wagon to those types of people, have at it. Believe it or not, I can have my opinion as well. I don't feel our program is at a point where it needs to bend a knee to anyone not vested with its success. We've done pretty well up to this point.

[lakesbison]

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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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.

yes mike is a grade A moron! the definition or peter's principle . NDSU banned him for many years and they slimebucket obviously cant get a job anywhere else so he had to stay in moorhead (not fargo) literally NONE Of us NDSU fans take him seriously

HE even STOLE MY FBS takes for the past year verbatim.

[wbtfg]

The thought of pimping out our football program to someone associated with the YC makes me sick to my stomach. Some pretty shady dealings early in the history of its development. Playground for the super egomaniacs in this country. Probably no genuine concern for the school or the team. MSU should think hard about who it wants as bedfellows...

Did you send your list of acceptable donors to MSU?

Hey, if you're comfortable with tying your wagon to those types of people, have at it. Believe it or not, I can have my opinion as well. I don't feel our program is at a point where it needs to bend a knee to anyone not vested with its success. We've done pretty well up to this point.

I think there are some things here that need clarification. I think I know what you mean, but instead of assuming and jumping to my own conclusions....let me ask:

-When you say "those types of people".....are you saying all wealthy people? just wealthy people that have a house in the YC? Wealthy people who aren't alumni?

-What do you mean by bend a knee? Does accepting money from someone in the YC have different strings than accepting money from others?

-Is there a certain process you'd recommend the foundation follow when accepting donations? Nothing from a YC address?

[BobbyHoax]

The thought of pimping out our football program to someone associated with the YC makes me sick to my stomach. Some pretty shady dealings early in the history of its development. Playground for the super egomaniacs in this country. Probably no genuine concern for the school or the team. MSU should think hard about who it wants as bedfellows...

Did you send your list of acceptable donors to MSU?

Hey, if you're comfortable with tying your wagon to those types of people, have at it. Believe it or not, I can have my opinion as well. I don't feel our program is at a point where it needs to bend a knee to anyone not vested with its success. We've done pretty well up to this point.

I think there are some things here that need clarification. I think I know what you mean, but instead of assuming and jumping to my own conclusions....let me ask:

-When you say "those types of people".....are you saying all wealthy people? just wealthy people that have a house in the YC? Wealthy people who aren't alumni?

-What do you mean by bend a knee? Does accepting money from someone in the YC have different strings than accepting money from others?

-Is there a certain process you'd recommend the foundation follow when accepting donations? Nothing from a YC address?

I am genuinely curious what his answer to these are. If we want to grow and continue to be a big time program, we need big time money now more than ever with the NIL and portal. Just as well take advantage of the growth of the area and influx of wealthy people.

Maybe I am blind, but I see no downside to hitching our wagon to a money train?

[CelticCat]

Bobcatnation - We need to replace the east side bleachers, we need to bowl in the endzone, we need more NIL money.

Also Bobcatnation - Well not from one of those yuppy millionaires.

[AFCAT]

SexyBack stadium?

[rivercat]

Washington-Bobcat Stadium or Yellowstone Stadium?

Neither.

YC is where the trail to the truth begins....

Lots of Money in the Yellowstone Club...

Really, how much?

Like you have to be worth so much to even be considered in purchasing a lot on the Mountain.

That minimum net worth was only an initial requirement. Today, if you're don't have the ability to pay $20M plus for a second home to spend a few weeks a year at, you're not buying there.

As with all things, you can view this many ways and there are many differing opinions. However, most will agree that Big Sky has brought a lot of money to the local economy in many ways.

[tetoncat]

If there is something from YC, I hope MSU is thinking hard about making a deal with the devil and whether it's worth it or not.

Not sure what this means. Program cannot be sustained without large donors unless we want to price out the typical fan due to increased booster fees just to be able to get tickets. Shouldn't they be looking for any source. That area isn't going away.

[ilovethecats]

Bobcatnation - We need to replace the east side bleachers, we need to bowl in the endzone, we need more NIL money.

Also Bobcatnation - Well not from one of those yuppy millionaires.

[Camo_Cat]

The thought of pimping out our football program to someone associated with the YC makes me sick to my stomach. Some pretty shady dealings early in the history of its development. Playground for the super egomaniacs in this country. Probably no genuine concern for the school or the team. MSU should think hard about who it wants as bedfellows...

Did you send your list of acceptable donors to MSU?

Hey, if you're comfortable with tying your wagon to those types of people, have at it. Believe it or not, I can have my opinion as well. I don't feel our program is at a point where it needs to bend a knee to anyone not vested with its success. We've done pretty well up to this point.

I think there are some things here that need clarification. I think I know what you mean, but instead of assuming and jumping to my own conclusions....let me ask:

-When you say "those types of people".....are you saying all wealthy people? just wealthy people that have a house in the YC? Wealthy people who aren't alumni?

-What do you mean by bend a knee? Does accepting money from someone in the YC have different strings than accepting money from others?

-Is there a certain process you'd recommend the foundation follow when accepting donations? Nothing from a YC address?

I am genuinely curious what his answer to these are. If we want to grow and continue to be a big time program, we need big time money now more than ever with the NIL and portal. Just as well take advantage of the growth of the area and influx of wealthy people.

Maybe I am blind, but I see no downside to hitching our wagon to a money train?

Thanks for the questions, @wbtfg. Let's just say that past experiences, personal and professional, have created lasting negative perceptions, and I will just leave it at that. Sometimes an opinion based on those past experiences is all that's needed...

[cats2506]

Unfortunately college football is all about money, I don't really like it but its a fact of life today.

I have a lot of faith in our current administration to make the right decisions that impact the future of the athletic department.

[BleedingBLue]

If there is something from YC, I hope MSU is thinking hard about making a deal with the devil and whether it's worth it or not.

What exactly would be the downside?

Having to put the YC name on things, especially if it was the stadium. Other possible doelwnsides could be the str8ngs attaches to their money. It has nothing to do with the millionaires associated with rhe club, and everything to do with the shady organization itself.

[BleedingBLue]

If there is something from YC, I hope MSU is thinking hard about making a deal with the devil and whether it's worth it or not.

Not sure what this means. Program cannot be sustained without large donors unless we want to price out the typical fan due to increased booster fees just to be able to get tickets. Shouldn't they be looking for any source. That area isn't going away.

It means YC is a shady, corrupt, crappy organization, and we would forever be associated with them if we take their money. We definitely need big donors. YC would be one, but it's not an attractive one.

[BleedingBLue]

Bobcatnation - We need to replace the east side bleachers, we need to bowl in the endzone, we need more NIL money.

Also Bobcatnation - Well not from one of those yuppy millionaires.

I'll take the money from the yuppies, but getting it through YC isn't attractive.

[catbooster]

I recall a similar discussion when MSU accepted a bunch of money from Ted Turner and Jane Fonda (back when they were still married). And MSU gave Ted an honorary doctorate. I think that discussion may have been on the previous board, since it was probably before this one started. As predicted, that led to the downfall of MSU. Our reputation has never recovered.