With more excellent news forthcoming, was somewhat curious on NIL $$$.
Assuming the money coming from Banterra is also going towards women's basketball too? Certainly seems that the women's staff has been able to land some decent portal pick ups. Does this money go towards any other sports, or is it strictly sports played in the arena? i.e. Golf is a good program, and Softball is a top 25 program IMO. There is a pitcher who has had an excellent season, and I'm betting numerous P5 schools would like to have. Where will the money come from to keep her a Saluki? Also assuming the football collective is separate from Banterra, and is mostly funded by individual donations? Are there any folks who have heard naming rights to Saluki Stadium, that could in turn assist with NIL? Perhaps Pepsi located in Marion, IL could be a possibility? I certainly understand that SIU is a basketball first university, but also realize other top sports will be needing/requesting resources.
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This can be a harsh world we live in, but the reality is, the $$ should go proportionately to the sports that bring in funds. For example, if Men's golf had a top 5 player in the country but they did not bring in any revenue, I would imagine that any NIL funds would be directed to the Men's basketball team where 3,500-5,500 fans attend each game bringing in $$$.
@tj-mcflys It was mentioned elsewhere that the softball coach has continued to recruit pitchers for next year. That could possibly be because she realizes that keeping star players will be an issue.
I fear this is the “way of the world” for mid-majors going forward. The big schools will continue to use mid-majors for proving grounds for players and then offer them $$$ to come to them. Each sport is going to need to set up their own NIL.
Since the NIL’s are not to be directly affiliated with the university, I wonder how this will affect the “Day of Giving” annual fund drive as well as the “Imagine” plans?
In my opinion, nearly all NIL funds here need to be basketball. It’s great to have other great programs, but basketball success can build buildings. Can’t say the same about FCS football or non revenue sports.
In my opinion, nearly all NIL funds here need to be basketball. It’s great to have other great programs, but basketball success can build buildings. Can’t say the same about FCS football or non revenue sports.
100% agreed. Men's basketball should be the main priority or you run the risk of never competing in the most important sport for your school.
Priorities are one thing but with the success of the golf team and softball you get free publicity on ESPN which helps the casual person hear of SIU and you can recruit easier because of notoriety it all works hand in hand
I wonder how often someone will get poached in non-revenue sports. I know P5 schools have bigger pockets all around, but I’m not sure how much those schools are shelling out for non-revenue sports. If a pitcher loves SIU will they leave for $5k (random number)? I’d imagine the P5 schools are all hands on deck asking their donors to fund to revenue sports, since they are in an arms race with the other P5 schools for top QB prospects, etc. Do the filthy rich P5 donors care about their golf teams, or do they care about landing top football prospects?
The family who owns Marion Pepsi is not very fond of SIU. The boneheaded move to implement the Special Admiissions policy that almost killed SIU is a factor. Actions have consequences. https://thenews.org/2013/09/08/56831/@tj-mcflys I really like the Pepsi idea 👍🏻
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What about Kenny Trout? He is by far the wealthiest living SIU alumnus. He is worth billions. The Trout Wittman building is named after him and fellow SIU former student athlete Pete Wittman. My understanding is even though Trout is much wealthier than Wittman most of the money for the Trout Wittman building came from Wittman. Time to pony up Kenny (pun intended as he owns Windstar Farms)!The family who owns Marion Pepsi is not very fond of SIU. The boneheaded move to implement the Special Admiissions policy that almost killed SIU is a factor. Actions have consequences. https://thenews.org/2013/09/08/56831/@tj-mcflys I really like the Pepsi idea 👍🏻
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@freedawg Thank you kindly for answering my question. Each sport coming up with their own NIL makes the most sense. I'm certain that there are many alumni who played in the non-revenue sports, who want the best for the program they played for. Perhaps individual donations from those folks works the best for baseball, softball, golf etc. I believe someone mentioned when/if these non-revenue sports are televised via ESPN it promotes a positive image of SIU, and is also free advertising for the university. A win win scenario for the university, and those particular sports IMO.
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Regarding your last question, I too am curious if Banterra is/was involved with the Imagine plans, and if so, how this will be impacted due to NIL agreement?
@tj-mcflys Good question.i would love to see the athletic department put out a release on how SIU will organize the “Day of Giving” and “Imagine” programs with concern to the NIL. We currently donate to five different groups/programs on the “Day of Giving.” We plan to donate monthly to the basketball NIL. We will have to do some thinking on how and how much we will donate, especially when my wife keeps mentioning my golf funds as a source of funds.
Apparently there is a “big nil announcement” tomorrow at 6:40am on wsil 3. Leonard is supposed to be on to announce it.
