This is the quickest way to correct this mess. A loss at home against Purdue is not acceptable.
STOP ATTENDING GAMES
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Did in 2007 has not helped Ferentz is still the coach with a long term contract!
Makes zero difference. 50 million in Big TV money flowing in offsets any small attendance decline. This is why the north end zone is being done - we have more money than we know what to do with.
If you can't read that fine print, the important part: Big Ten distributions are projected to increase from $36.3 million to $51.1 million next year "due mostly to a new conference television agreement." And because this isn't the Longhorn Network but the Big Ten, that means Iowa is also projecting $51.1 million from the conference.
The most recent USA Today data, from the 2014-15 academic year, indicates that Iowa's total athletic revenue has hovered around $105 million since 2013, so we're looking at a 14 percent increase in athletic revenue on television alone. Iowa's total rights and licensing will now make up more of its revenues than all other sources combined. That $15 million increase covers Iowa's total scholarship bill for all sports, with enough left over to take care of whatever legal settlements Gary Barta has rung up in a typical year (he'd be just a couple million short this year, and it's been a banner year for legal settlements). It's an enormous windfall made possible because we now have to play Maryland and Rutgers.
BREWSTER'S MILLIONS
There are two potential problems here. In the short term, The University of Iowa is still a non-profit and needs to spend its money, and we're running out of things to spend the money on. Kinnick Stadium is nearing the end of a complete renovation began more than a decade ago with the new press box. Football has a gargantuan practice facility. Carver Hawkeye Arena has also been renovated, and practice facilities for basketball and wrestling are complete. Rowing has a boat house. Golf has an indoor driving range. Swimming and diving got a new pool. Baseball probably deserves more than new artificial turf, but at least it's something. There is only so much Iowa can do with facilities before it turns into "Alabama has a waterfall in the football complex" level grandiosity.
If you can't read that fine print, the important part: Big Ten distributions are projected to increase from $36.3 million to $51.1 million next year "due mostly to a new conference television agreement." And because this isn't the Longhorn Network but the Big Ten, that means Iowa is also projecting $51.1 million from the conference.
The most recent USA Today data, from the 2014-15 academic year, indicates that Iowa's total athletic revenue has hovered around $105 million since 2013, so we're looking at a 14 percent increase in athletic revenue on television alone. Iowa's total rights and licensing will now make up more of its revenues than all other sources combined. That $15 million increase covers Iowa's total scholarship bill for all sports, with enough left over to take care of whatever legal settlements Gary Barta has rung up in a typical year (he'd be just a couple million short this year, and it's been a banner year for legal settlements). It's an enormous windfall made possible because we now have to play Maryland and Rutgers.
BREWSTER'S MILLIONS
There are two potential problems here. In the short term, The University of Iowa is still a non-profit and needs to spend its money, and we're running out of things to spend the money on. Kinnick Stadium is nearing the end of a complete renovation began more than a decade ago with the new press box. Football has a gargantuan practice facility. Carver Hawkeye Arena has also been renovated, and practice facilities for basketball and wrestling are complete. Rowing has a boat house. Golf has an indoor driving range. Swimming and diving got a new pool. Baseball probably deserves more than new artificial turf, but at least it's something. There is only so much Iowa can do with facilities before it turns into "Alabama has a waterfall in the football complex" level grandiosity.
This sounds like a great argument to start a Varsity men's and women's hockey team and men's soccer. Offset title IX by making cheerleading and dance squad varsity sports as well.
If the u of i is truely running out of things to spend their money on maybe they should offer a refund to the good citizens of iowa who shelled out hard earned money to watch that debacle today
Barta speaks at Quarterback Club on Monday. He usually gives a report on what the new facilities are to be expected. Rumor in town is there will be a new softball facility and possibly baseball facility out by the HOF. I also saw it printed somewhere that there may be a volleyball only facility to equal other Big 10 teams and allow them to be competitive in recruiting.
wrestling is wanting to build a stand alone practice facility. they have been lining up big donors to help push it. personally i dont think it will help with results but thats just my opinion.
With all due respect James I completely understand the finances as I have followed this for years. Iowa will always do well financially and as fans we should be happy about this. My point is the only way the fans can send a message is by not attending games I club banquets etc When people see 20k in the stands game after game things will change. The weaker teams in the league also benefit from the BT contract but the rotate coaches almost annually due to poor performance,weak interest from the fan base AND poor attendance. Instead of continually attending and complaining. Just don't go
I had a great time today, seeing my friends and enjoying some cocktails and delicious food. The game sucked. I can't wait for the season opener in Kinnick next season, and I can't wait for some of you buttholes to drop your season tickets.
You and your friends don't have to wait til next season. Just start going to wakes next week.
You realize you can get together with friends and have a few cocktails without having to pay to watch football right?
This is exactly why things won't change. A large percentage of Iowa fans think of Iowa football is more than just a football game, it's a social gathering. If I still lived in Iowa, I'm sure I would be the same way and I would show up at my tailgate with friends, go into the game, if the game stinks go back out to the tailgate, etc.
So I am the problem for enjoying my game day experience? Got it!
I went to one game this year and that was more than enough. And I may not go at all next year. It's not entertaining to watch this terrible offense with the boring slow it down clock killing philosophy. The game day experience is in no way worth the time and expense. Far be it from me to tell someone else how to spend their money and time, however.
Live and let live. Don't go if you don't enjoy it but for others that isn't the case.
Live and let live. Don't go if you don't enjoy it but for others that isn't the case.
I am not getting season tix next year. I'll pick up tix to a few early season games where I can tailgate in comfort from stub hub and leave it at that. I may even go my friend's route...snag a parking pass, tailgate and skip the game.
Don't you know by now you should be ashamed for supporting the team through thick and thin.
So, stop attending the games to prove how good of a fan you are?
Iowa has a loyal fanbase. Would be very enticing for a new coach
I'm just trying to think who that coach was that said he was impressed by the fan support for losing so much when he took the job?
Let them go. I stopped buying season tickets after 2010. I take a dozen vacations every year and I get to fish a lot, all over the country. I'm already to the point where I don't watch every game on TV. I TIVO them and if we get beat by a NW, I just delete the game. Depends on what plans crop up on the weekends.
If people want to spend their money on Iowa football, it's their choice.
If people want to spend their money on Iowa football, it's their choice.
I think what he’s saying is that you being content winning or losing, as long as you get to hang out with your drinking buddies, is the problem.
The gameday experience has become bigger than the game itself. Tailgating and hanging out in Iowa City partying it up has become the thing to do. The actual game is an afterthought and as long as our parties aren’t jeopardized, who really cares if the Hawks win or lose.
I didn't say you were the problem. I said THINGS WON'T CHANGE because Iowans will continue to go to the games even if they don't like the game itself. I even said if I still lived in Iowa, I would probably be doing the same thing.
That’s how I feel too. Seemed most everyone around me thought the same. I’m starting to think there are about 30 haters of Ferentz and the program, and they are all on this board.
No ferentz hater here. I respect the man and think he's a great human being who's done much for the university. However, I just so happen to care about my team more, and after another in a long line of inexcusable losses think a change in philosophy and style of play is needed. Dont forget, Iowa football was around before kirk and it will be here long after he leaves
The "boos" were heard clearly on T.V. and it happened at least twice. The announcer at one point straight up said "that's bad coaching" (don't remember why) I don't get into the "Your part of the problem" thing but the Iowa fan base is overpaying for a inferior product for the market.
I heard boos over the pass interference call. When you remember why they said was bad coaching and what they boo'd about, get back to us.
I'm not any happier with this season than any of the rest of you. I just see no point in hollering fire everybody after a bad game when 2 weeks ago the coaches and the players were the toast of the town. Yes there is more to the game day experience than just the game. I see the "tailgate family" 7 times a year and that's probably all, but we are there those 7 days because of the Hawkeyes.
