Boosters

[Nick44]

Serious question - Does Syracuse actually have "boosters"? If so, are they likely on the BOT or are they unaffiliated with the University but are considered major donors?

For instance - If Coyle gets approved for 2.5M a year, but needs another 500k to get the guy he wants, is their a list of boosters that he could attempt to raise the additional 500k from? Or is this a fantasy that only happens at a factory school?

 

[44PRIDE]

Wasn't Bill Rapp a booster once upon a time? Wasn't his "generosity" the reason for the 1st round of NCAA sanctions in the 90's?

 

[texascpa]

Doesn't the bulk of the head coach's salary come from our contract with IMG? And didn't we renegotiate that earlier this year?

 

[orange79]

All schools have boosters. Any STH is technically a 'booster'.

From the NCAA:

Who is a Representative of Athletics Interests?

The NCAA broadly defines a "booster" as an individual, agency, entity or organization who is known by an institution to:

• Have participated in or been a member of an agency that promotes the institution's intercollegiate athletics program

• Have made financial contributions to the athletics department or a booster organization for the department

• Have been involved otherwise in promoting the institution's athletics program

• Have been a season ticket holder

• Have provided benefits to student-athletes or their relatives or friends

I think the question you want to ask is "Does Syracuse actually have "well-heeled boosters with deep pockets willing to subsidize a football HC salary"?

 

[Nick44]

All schools have boosters. Any STH is technically a 'booster'.

From the NCAA:

Who is a Representative of Athletics Interests?

The NCAA broadly defines a "booster" as an individual, agency, entity or organization who is known by an institution to:

• Have participated in or been a member of an agency that promotes the institution's intercollegiate athletics program

• Have made financial contributions to the athletics department or a booster organization for the department

• Have been involved otherwise in promoting the institution's athletics program

• Have been a season ticket holder

• Have provided benefits to student-athletes or their relatives or friends

I think the question you want to ask is "Does Syracuse actually have "well-heeled boosters with deep pockets willing to subsidize a football HC salary"?

Bingo. Thanks for the info. As an STH, I am unfortunately not a "well-healed booster." Would be interesting to find out if Coyle's position did come with a small rolodex of names that he could call on for additional funds if needed in situations like this. Not talking about $15M like at LSU, but 1-2M, maybe?

 

[orangenauburn]

Ideally we would be pumping out NFL talent or have a pipeline for professional business opportunities for former players creating a network of wealth from which to receive funding from over time and create a positive cash flow cycle. Unfortunately I do not think Syracuse Athletics is that sophisticated or successful in this area, which goes back to Jake and Daryl. That is one area the AD can improve upon greatly.

 

[Scooch]

When Coyle was hired there was significant attention paid to his fundraising prowess at both Kentucky and Boise State. I suspect his attracting contributors of all levels is one of his biggest priorities, if not THE biggest. From what I understand, Gross focused only on the whales, and it was not entirely successful.