https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDUogd9yiZg
I watched all 3 with Ian, Sheek and Nash and she never asked how do you like school. Who is your favorite prof? I guess it is only important when the Big East announces their all academic team.
I guess I am fooling myself, like FTs, classes don't matter.
Quote from: NCMUFan on March 04, 2026, 11:21:47 AMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDUogd9yiZg
The kid has some ancestral roots in Calumet City. Probably some association with Jake and Elwood.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on March 04, 2026, 02:07:32 PMI watched all 3 with Ian, Sheek and Nash and she never asked how do you like school. Who is your favorite prof? I guess it is only important when the Big East announces their all academic team.
I guess I am fooling myself, like FTs, classes don't matter.
This is a joke, right?
Quote from: muwarrior69 on March 04, 2026, 02:07:32 PMI watched all 3 with Ian, Sheek and Nash and she never asked how do you like school. Who is your favorite prof? I guess it is only important when the Big East announces their all academic team.
I guess I am fooling myself, like FTs, classes don't matter.
Yes, you are fooling yourself because they "no matta [sic]"
Quote from: muwarrior69 on March 04, 2026, 02:07:32 PMI watched all 3 with Ian, Sheek and Nash and she never asked how do you like school. Who is your favorite prof? I guess it is only important when the Big East announces their all academic team.
I guess I am fooling myself, like FTs, classes don't matter.
No one cares about those things. Maybe they should ask his favorite color for you and report on that too.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on March 05, 2026, 07:12:46 AMNo one cares about those things. Maybe they should ask his favorite color for you and report on that too.
Wow! The University is asking for
charitable donations to support MUBB so we can pay these guys big money to play basketball. I know we have to offer them a scholarship but it seem like a waste of good money as it appears no one cares about those things.
There are more worthy charities to donate too.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on March 05, 2026, 07:44:01 AMWow! The University is asking for charitable donations to support MUBB so we can pay these guys big money to play basketball. I know we have to offer them a scholarship but it seem like a waste of good money as it appears no one cares about those things.
There are more worthy charities to donate too.
Yeah I don't donate to Marquette. They got my tuition. I'd rather my money went to people's hands instead of overhead.
Also, that's not how any of this works.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on March 05, 2026, 07:46:54 AMYeah I don't donate to Marquette. They got my tuition. I'd rather my money went to people's hands instead of overhead.
Also, that's not how any of this works.
I do donate and did on Tuesday, but not to the general athletic fund or anything that could be used for NIL.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on March 05, 2026, 09:19:17 AMI do donate and did on Tuesday, but not to the general athletic fund or anything that could be used for NIL.
Yup. I donated to student media, and my gift (and those of hundreds of others) was matched by a generous alum.
Quote from: MU82 on March 05, 2026, 12:10:07 PMYup. I donated to student media, and my gift (and those of hundreds of others) was matched by a generous alum.
I donate annually to the DACA scholarship fund in honor of a DACA student I worked with and have remained friends with. That is a group with real need, and I know the aid is going to a great use.
I donate, but only for the "free gifts". #altruism
Quote from: muwarrior69 on March 05, 2026, 07:44:01 AMWow! The University is asking for charitable donations to support MUBB so we can pay these guys big money to play basketball. I know we have to offer them a scholarship but it seem like a waste of good money as it appears no one cares about those things.
There are more worthy charities to donate too.
Grammar tutoring is a very worthwhile charity.
Quote from: MU82 on March 05, 2026, 12:10:07 PMYup. I donated to student media, and my gift (and those of hundreds of others) was matched by a generous alum.
I'm running pretty low on money. Would you be willing to donate to me?
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on March 05, 2026, 12:51:04 PMI'm running pretty low on money. Would you be willing to donate to me?
Can I get a deduction? And some socks?
Quote from: Jockey on March 05, 2026, 12:49:48 PMGrammar tutoring is a very worthwhile charity.
I'll start a GOFUNDME page to pay for your tutoring so that my posts meet your standards. I have to admit the old processor is showing it age though.
Quote from: MU82 on March 05, 2026, 01:24:18 PMCan I get a deduction? And some socks?
Sure! I deduce that I will have more money. And I have a pair of MU socks that I have worn pretty much just for Marquette games, so there is a
lot of wear left. I'll send them to you. prepaid shipping.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on March 04, 2026, 02:07:32 PMI watched all 3 with Ian, Sheek and Nash and she never asked how do you like school. Who is your favorite prof? I guess it is only important when the Big East announces their all academic team.
I guess I am fooling myself, like FTs, classes don't matter.
Here, you happy now?
https://x.com/marquettembb/status/2029728369869250922?s=46
Quote from: muwarrior69 on March 05, 2026, 07:44:01 AMWow! The University is asking for charitable donations to support MUBB so we can pay these guys big money to play basketball. I know we have to offer them a scholarship but it seem like a waste of good money as it appears no one cares about those things.
There are more worthy charities to donate too.
For the love of God, why do you even follow Marquette basketball? All you do is bitch and moan that things aren't like they were 50 years ago.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 05, 2026, 07:41:57 PMFor the love of God, why do you even follow Marquette basketball? All you do is bitch and moan that things aren't like they were 50 years ago.
Well there are more worthy
charities to donate too which has nothing to do about how things were 50/60 years ago. I may be in the minority here but it is not a good look for the University and other schools doing the same, especially when college costs are through the roof, and has nothing to do about following and rooting for the team.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on March 06, 2026, 09:18:31 AMWell there are more worthy charities to donate too which has nothing to do about how things were 50/60 years ago. I may be in the minority here but it is not a good look for the University and other schools doing the same, especially when college costs are through the roof, and has nothing to do about following and rooting for the team.
It's fine. Donate to whatever organization you want to. No one cares.
I was mostly referring to your "why aren't they asking about their favorite class?" nonsense. The listener doesn't care. That's why.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on March 06, 2026, 09:18:31 AMWell there are more worthy charities to donate too which has nothing to do about how things were 50/60 years ago. I may be in the minority here but it is not a good look for the University and other schools doing the same, especially when college costs are through the roof, and has nothing to do about following and rooting for the team.
Schools have always asked for donations. That isn't new.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on March 06, 2026, 09:37:46 AMSchools have always asked for donations. That isn't new.
Specifically to their Athletic Department (i.e. MUBB) while their players are being paid 5 or 6 figures to play? That is new.
once again, that isn't how this works.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on March 05, 2026, 07:46:54 AMYeah I don't donate to Marquette. They got my tuition. I'd rather my money went to people's hands instead of overhead.
Also, that's not how any of this works.
When I get the calls I set up a minimum recurring donation because I worked as a student caller and know you get commission for a credit card, recurring, new donation. So 6mo at $5 for a student to get $10 in beer money is fine by me.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on March 06, 2026, 09:37:46 AMSchools have always asked for donations. That isn't new.
no, it's not, but now schools are asking for donations specifically for NIL.
Anecdotal, I know, but a friend out west is providing a match for donations for a mid-major program specifically for NIL money to try and keep one player who will receive significant interest from higher-level programs. This school has a $750k rev share budget for Men's hoops. That's the new world of college sports now.
Let's face it, Nigel is going to have some serious dollars offered, so MU will need to step up and increase their NIL budget, especially if Shaka really does recruit some impact transfers. Those donations will be used to bolster MU's current NIL rev share fund to go to specific players, so yes, this is "new" in how the funds raised will be used.
Quote from: Galway Eagle on March 06, 2026, 10:15:52 AMWhen I get the calls I set up a minimum recurring donation because I worked as a student caller and know you get commission for a credit card, recurring, new donation. So 6mo at $5 for a student to get $10 in beer money is fine by me.
You probably had an easier time than my wife did as a student caller in 1997 when she constantly heard from potential donors "not until they go back to Warriors."
I'm actually surprised they still call for donations. Many schools shut those programs down years ago. No one answers their phone!
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on March 06, 2026, 10:20:39 AMYou probably had an easier time than my wife did as a student caller in 1997 when she constantly heard from potential donors "not until they go back to Warriors."
In 2014 they were still saying that. Between that, the treatment of McAdams, or the treatment of Jodi O'Brien people came up with all sorts of ridiculous reasons.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on March 06, 2026, 10:09:47 AMonce again, that isn't how this works.
Then how does it work? MUBB is admitting paying players is now a worthy charity and we need your support?
Quote from: muwarrior69 on March 06, 2026, 10:25:17 AMThen how does it work? MUBB is admitting paying players is now a worthy charity and we need your support?
My bad, got up my own ass and read all of that wrong.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on March 06, 2026, 10:20:39 AMYou probably had an easier time than my wife did as a student caller in 1997 when she constantly heard from potential donors "not until they go back to Warriors."
I was probably one of them!
Quote from: The Sultan on March 06, 2026, 09:24:53 AMIt's fine. Donate to whatever organization you want to. No one cares.
I was mostly referring to your "why aren't they asking about their favorite class?" nonsense. The listener doesn't care. That's why.
...and why is that nonsense and why don't they care?
Quote from: muwarrior69 on March 06, 2026, 10:36:29 AM...and why is that nonsense and why don't they care?
Because he is being interviewed about his role on the basketball team.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on March 06, 2026, 10:34:20 AMI was probably one of them!
Honestly why not just say you don't want to donate? I mean between that and your current gripes it sounds like you aren't going to donate either way and are more looking for a reason to pin it on. I have more respect for Hards saying 'the took my tuition money, I don't owe them anything' than people acting like they're sitting on a big pot of gold if only the university went back to warriors/brought back the med school/stopped hiring or firing or mistreating X professor/stopped NIL payments etc
Quote from: Galway Eagle on March 06, 2026, 10:41:59 AMHonestly why not just say you don't want to donate? I mean between that and your current gripes it sounds like you aren't going to donate either way and are more looking for a reason to pin it on. I have more respect for Hards saying 'the took my tuition money, I don't owe them anything' than people acting like they're sitting on a big pot of gold if only the university went back to warriors/brought back the med school/stopped hiring or firing or mistreating X professor/stopped NIL payments etc
I'm not gonna donate again until MU offers some RGV items as "thank you" for donating. I've got MU socks, an MU shirt for my wife, and a MU beach towel but NO RGV gear. I'm
pissed!
Give to whatever charities you want. If one of those is Marquette, give to whatever department within the university you want.
It's not complicated, folks.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on March 06, 2026, 10:19:16 AMno, it's not, but now schools are asking for donations specifically for NIL.
Anecdotal, I know, but a friend out west is providing a match for donations for a mid-major program specifically for NIL money to try and keep one player who will receive significant interest from higher-level programs. This school has a $750k rev share budget for Men's hoops. That's the new world of college sports now.
Let's face it, Nigel is going to have some serious dollars offered, so MU will need to step up and increase their NIL budget, especially if Shaka really does recruit some impact transfers. Those donations will be used to bolster MU's current NIL rev share fund to go to specific players, so yes, this is "new" in how the funds raised will be used.
When someone donates for NIL, are they able to specify exactly how those funds are used? In other words, can someone say, "I'll donate "x" amount of dollars, but I want that spent to retain Nigel or add a portal player," or do they just donate to a general fund and Shaka/the Athletic Department spends it however they see fit?
Quote from: Biggie Clausen on March 07, 2026, 08:04:54 AMWhen someone donates for NIL, are they able to specify exactly how those funds are used? In other words, can someone say, "I'll donate "x" amount of dollars, but I want that spent to retain Nigel or add a portal player," or do they just donate to a general fund and Shaka/the Athletic Department spends it however they see fit?
Hopefully not.
For older people like me, you can make QCD's (Qualified Charitable Distributions) direct from retirement accounts. They count against your Required Minimum Distributions but are untaxed. I use that for multiple charities.
Quote from: Biggie Clausen on March 07, 2026, 08:04:54 AMWhen someone donates for NIL, are they able to specify exactly how those funds are used? In other words, can someone say, "I'll donate "x" amount of dollars, but I want that spent to retain Nigel or add a portal player," or do they just donate to a general fund and Shaka/the Athletic Department spends it however they see fit?
Legally you cannot direct any charitable support to a specific player, but...wink wink...I am sure it happens.