From The Desk Of VP & Director Of Athletics Mike Broeker

[GoFastAndWin]

The Marquette golden fois gras

Rahm Emanuel,  or was it Richie D, says nope?! Btw, I'm hearing Rahm is considering a comeback.

[Billy Hoyle]

Also, that mascot disappeared because no Native American students would subjugate themselves to the costume anymore

Imagine that,, they saw previous First Warriors being booed by fellow students for bot being goofy and didn't want to get the same treatment?

And the guy who was used for the Warrior silhouette came out against it years later as well

[Jay Bee]

Remember the backlash our TBT team faced when they switched to Ultimate Warriors?

[Uncle Rico]

Remember the backlash our TBT team faced when they switched to Ultimate Warriors?

No

[Billy Hoyle]

Remember the backlash our TBT team faced when they switched to Ultimate Warriors?

It wasn't about the use of "Warriors"

https://www.anonymouseagle.com/2021/5/26/22455850/marquette-golde-eagles-mens-basketball-tbt-tournament-name-change-rebrand-ultimate-warrior

[Jay Bee]

It wasn't about the use of "Warriors"

https://www.anonymouseagle.com/2021/5/26/22455850/marquette-golde-eagles-mens-basketball-tbt-tournament-name-change-rebrand-ultimate-warrior

Oh, I know.

[Shaka Flocka Flame]

This reads like Broeker is going to look for private equity investments

[The Sultan]

This reads like Broeker is going to look for private equity investments

I seriously doubt that. It would be a terrible idea.

[jfp61]

I seriously doubt that. It would be a terrible idea.

Every school is....

And its not a terrible idea

[The Sultan]

Every school is....

And its not a terrible idea

Your first sentence is wrong. Many public schools legally aren't going to be able to do this because it places obligations on public assets.

Regarding your second, it is a terrible idea. Schools should not be giving up future guaranteed revenue streams for cash up front. Especially since many of them have access to debt vehicles with rates that are well below the rate of return that private equity wants.

[jfp61]

Your first sentence is wrong. Many public schools legally aren't going to be able to do this because it places obligations on public assets.

Regarding your second, it is a terrible idea. Schools should not be giving up future guaranteed revenue streams for cash up front. Especially since many of them have access to debt vehicles with rates that are well below the rate of return that private equity wants.

Tell that to Ohio State.
https://www.pionline.com/private-equity/private-equity-firms-seeking-invest-big-ten-college-conference-sports-face-hurdles
Selling 49% is not giving up "revenue" it is introducing a partner, and REAL investment.

Whether or not it is smart is case by case.

[The Sultan]

Tell that to Ohio State.
https://www.pionline.com/private-equity/private-equity-firms-seeking-invest-big-ten-college-conference-sports-face-hurdles
Selling 49% is not giving up "revenue" it is introducing a partner, and REAL investment.

Whether or not it is smart is case by case.

Ah. Someone works in private equity I see. "No you aren't giving up revenue. You now have TRUE PARTNER!!!"     

Anyway, I don't have a subscription so I can't see the article you linked.

But it's a terrible idea...and no, every school isn't looking for private equity investments.

[Galway Eagle]

I'd rather us start rolling out Jerseys covered in sponsorships like the euro leagues than give a private equity stake.

[JakeBarnes]

I'd rather us start rolling out Jessie's covered in sponsorships like the euro leagues than give a private equity stake.

It's a shame Ziggie's didn't make it to this moment for sponsorship

[Galway Eagle]

It's a shame Ziggie's didn't make it to this moment for sponsorship

Hoping for National Liquor to write a check