Quote from: muwarrior69 on December 05, 2025, 12:20:33 PMSultan stated in another thread that:
There really isn't much reason for a private university to have their athletic department become an LLC. I would like to know why.

I have no idea how much financial resources Marquette has for athletics. Some say we have the money while others say we don't or are not sure. If we are spending the money, this years team is not giving us the bang for the buck and adjustments need to be made. If we are not spending on levels we need to compete for a Natty then this team may be the result of that.

However, Kentucky's athletic department which is now an LLC is not limited to the 20 million dollar cap agreed to in the NCAA settlement. They can now raise as much money as they can.

https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2025/05/20/privatization-of-collegiate-athletics-begins-kentucky-announces-champions-blue-llc/

It will be interesting to see if this model succeeds. Who knows. they might even become a football power in the SEC. It appears that they are serious about raising the funds necessary to compete in acquiring the best talent.

As for Marquette we can only speculate, unless someone can produce the receipts.

Quote from: BM1090 on December 05, 2025, 01:08:47 PMVery manageable group.

Gretzky was tough to watch.

Quote from: Pakuni on December 05, 2025, 12:08:41 PMSecond-year Oso was significantly better than third-year Caedin across all categories other than rebounding, while playing similar minutes (18.2 to 19.4).
And Oso was adjusting to a new coach/system while Caedin's been in this one for 2+ seasons.

Quote from: muwarrior69 on December 05, 2025, 12:20:33 PMSultan stated in another thread that:
There really isn't much reason for a private university to have their athletic department become an LLC. I would like to know why.

I have no idea how much financial resources Marquette has for athletics. Some say we have the money while others say we don't or are not sure. If we are spending the money, this years team is not giving us the bang for the buck and adjustments need to be made. If we are not spending on levels we need to compete for a Natty then this team may be the result of that.

However, Kentucky's athletic department which is now an LLC is not limited to the 20 million dollar cap agreed to in the NCAA settlement. They can now raise as much money as they can.

https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2025/05/20/privatization-of-collegiate-athletics-begins-kentucky-announces-champions-blue-llc/

It will be interesting to see if this model succeeds. Who knows. they might even become a football power in the SEC. It appears that they are serious about raising the funds necessary to compete in acquiring the best talent.

As for Marquette we can only speculate, unless someone can produce the receipts.

Quote from: Hards Alumni on December 05, 2025, 10:52:52 AMNecessity.  Someone has to play.  I also think a lot of people forget how not great Oso was until his Junior year.