Hard to maintain interest

[Billy Hoyle]

Yikes

not really. The Power 4 football schools are allocating at least 70% of the $20.5 million towards football (most I've seen are higher) and around 15 percent on hoops, so that puts MU on par and even ahead of most of those programs. UCLA is one of the few outliers with a higher percentage dedicated to basketball. 

[WellsstreetWanderer]

When has Marquette basketball ever been on an even footing with Kentucky?

Back in Al's day we were.

[CountryRoads]

Didn't think it was worth a new thread but MU checks in at #167 in the initial NET rankings. Maryland is a Q4 loss currently.

[Billy Hoyle]

Back in Al's day we were.

When most of us here weren't born, or those who were were unable to legally enjoy a beer at the 'Lanche. Ok then.

[WellsstreetWanderer]

Question posed;question answered

[Bahama]

My guess is a lot of that stuff is made after an order is placed and shipped directly from the manufactuer. I can't imagine they have all of that in stock.

I was at the Spirit Shop after the CMU game (20% discount for season ticket holders) and the RGV stuff was overwhelming and front and center once you walk in, it had the prime real-estate that historically had some of the coolest merch.

No one was buying it - the shelves were more full than any other section.

They definitely had a bunch of the other knick knacks like shot glasses/mugs with the logo in-person as well.

[Pakuni]

Back in Al's day we were.

Not really. We may have had similar success, but we never had their resources.

[The Sultan]

I was at the Spirit Shop after the CMU game (20% discount for season ticket holders) and the RGV stuff was overwhelming and front and center once you walk in, it had the prime real-estate that historically had some of the coolest merch.

No one was buying it - the shelves were more full than any other section.

They definitely had a bunch of the other knick knacks like shot glasses/mugs with the logo in-person as well.

Well, then they will figure out quickly that it doesn't have that much of a demand.

Really strange that they would go with something so niche.

[79Warrior]

Yikes

lol. Show us the budget.

[The Sultan]

When players play for a paycheck instead of a school, it's not the same game to me.

When you see that UK has a roster receiving over $20 million (https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/mens-basketball/2025/10/16/kentucky-wildcats-basketball-roster-cost-20-million/86732570007/), what is your expectation for MU? Shouldn't one's expectations be commensurate with the team's payroll?

I just root for the team and don't concern myself at all with their compensation.

[Viper]

What a genuine and completely reasonable thought to have. I'm sure someone on this board will find a way to tell you you're wrong.

the 2nd comment is your answer, which is typical. No substance, other than bs

[Zog from Margo]

I just root for the team and don't concern myself at all with their compensation.

That's what I have been doing.

It's interesting. College hoops is becoming more like MLB. In that world, MU would be the Brewers. The Brewers develop and don't have much to spend on FAs.

[cheebs09]

That's what I have been doing.

It's interesting. College hoops is becoming more like MLB. In that world, MU would be the Brewers. The Brewers develop and don't have much to spend on FAs.

I feel that's not totally new. There's always been the have's and the have nots. Whether it's facilities, under the table payments, etc.

[K1 Lover]

the 2nd comment is your answer, which is typical. No substance, other than bs

Didn't even notice that. I appreciate the laugh.

[Daniel]

There is nothing wrong with RGV - the teams before this year have seemed so connected and for each other.    Other coaches have said similar things about their teams.   We as fans focus on the V and of course, that what coaches get paid for.   But RG can help Vs.    this team seems. But disconnected, and that is a major issue. 

[brewcity77]

The problem is trying to market it. That assumes that your customer base cares as much about your internal philosophy as you do (they pretty much never do) and that you're okay making your internal philosophy bigger than your established brand ("Marquette University" doesn't appear on the front of the RGV merch).

I'm not sure if it's more a sign of idiocy or arrogance in thinking that was a smart move, but 99.9% of the people that see that merch in the wild will have zero clue it's promoting Marquette, and that's not good for branding.