How many Syracuse fans are there?

[dasher]

How many that would be willing to give $100 to a collective? Have to be over 100k
wouldn't you think? The university has to be more proactive on this.

 

[Eric15]

How many that would be willing to give $100 to a collective? Have to be over 100k
wouldn't you think? The university has to be more proactive on this.

I dunno Dash I think the number of people willing and able to give $100 is WAY less (like an order of magnitude less) than 100k. Times are tough for a lot of families coming out of a pandemic and $100 is a lot of money for many people. Especially for an extremely non-essential cause.

 

[Cuse'91]

I would take the under. Also, would they give once? Twice? Every month/year?

 

[Jake]

I mean can’t this be a box you check when renewing season tickets? Buying single game tickets?

Gotta be an easy way. Anyway, we need to go after more whales. We have some, just need to tap into them.

 

[Jasoncuse]

I mean can’t this be a box you check when renewing season tickets? Buying single game tickets?

Gotta be an easy way. Anyway, we need to go after more whales. We have some, just need to tap into them.

Hopefully this is why JB has an office in the Melo Center.

 

[two3zone]

How many that would be willing to give $100 to a collective? Have to be over 100k
wouldn't you think? The university has to be more proactive on this.

My biggest concern about the fan base is it’s age. When I was a kid, EVERY kid in town was repping SU gear, all my friends watched the games. Sadly I don’t think that is the case anymore.

 

[rrlbees]

I mean can’t this be a box you check when renewing season tickets? Buying single game tickets?

Gotta be an easy way. Anyway, we need to go after more whales. We have some, just need to tap into them.

Not sure how much involvement like that a school can have. I’m sure money can’t flow thru the school but can they even have it on their website when selling tix?

 

[UpstateSM]

They need to offer a subscription model with different tiers as well as a "choose your own amount" option. Once an athlete is signed you should be able to donate directly to them (in exchange for a signed whatever or donors only zoom call) with a one time payment or an individual player subscription.

Collectives need to be WAY more active on social media. Like to the point that I am slightly annoyed seeing them. They should also be posting on here. The Fine Mess one did a really good job on here, I thought.

Every collective we have should have had a tailgate or some event on the day/night of the spring game.

And just be more transparent. I get SU wants to play this game differently than plenty of our "peers" but if they are open about what is going on people might be more likely to join.

Have podcasts/Zooms/Twitter spaces with athletes and coaches, including Dino and Red.

I am open to hired by one of these collectives. Lol

 

[dasher]

I mean can’t this be a box you check when renewing season tickets? Buying single game tickets?

Gotta be an easy way. Anyway, we need to go after more whales. We have some, just need to tap into them.

It's the 2 dollar window that keeps race tracks open. It's the dollar slots that keep casino's open. Whales are great. But blocking and tackling win games. I also think there are a lot more than 100k Syracuse fans.

 

[BigNastyJon]

I mean can’t this be a box you check when renewing season tickets? Buying single game tickets?

This might help, if it’s a sort of “round up” thing, like donating to the Salvation Army during Christmas.

Most people won’t donate a nickel to NIL though, and I can’t blame them. I’m a big fan and have given lots of money (by my standards) to SU. I haven’t (and probably won’t) ever give to NIL, short of buying a kids shirt. I just don’t think it’s a good use of my money.

 

[Cuse'91]

It's the 2 dollar window that keeps race tracks open. It's the dollar slots that keep casino's open. Whales are great. But blocking and tackling win games. I also think there are a lot more than 100k Syracuse fans.

100k Syracuse fans? Or, 100K Syracuse fans WILLING to give to NIL?

 

[dasher]

This might help, if it’s a sort of “round up” thing, like donating to the Salvation Army during Christmas.

Most people won’t donate a nickel to NIL though, and I can’t blame them. I’m a big fan and have given lots of money (by my standards) to SU. I haven’t (and probably won’t) ever give to NIL, short of buying a kids shirt. I just don’t think it’s a good use of my money.

Depends on how it is sold and how much a particular fan wants to win. How many active board members do we have and how many give to the fine mess collective?

 

[Cusefan69]

I mean can’t this be a box you check when renewing season tickets? Buying single game tickets?

Gotta be an easy way. Anyway, we need to go after more whales. We have some, just need to tap into them.

Agree with the points above. I think I would be fine with a contribution option if tied to my seasons. I am making a decision to spend at that time and would likely be inclined to make a Nil donation at that point. I would rather do that than get pinged with multiple requests to donate. Also create an opt out for any other solicitations from the AD if you agree to make a Nil donation at the time of purchase.

 

[dasher]

100k Syracuse fans? Or, 100K Syracuse fans WILLING to give to NIL?

I think there are more than 100k Syracuse fans. I am hoping that we have 100k willing to give to a collective. People want to win. I hope.

 

[Cuse'91]

I think there are more than 100k Syracuse fans. I am hoping that we have 100k willing to give toa collective. People want to win. I hope.

All I can give is my personal circumstance. I'm retired at age 54, in Southern California; not the cheapest place to live in the world. I want SU to win, like the days of my youth. I'm able, but unwilling to donate to NIL. Just my situation.
If that makes me a bad fan, then so be it.

 

[Charbroil]

How many that would be willing to give $100 to a collective? Have to be over 100k
wouldn't you think? The university has to be more proactive on this.

Just speaking for myself. Can’t say that I’d spend $100 on NIL. I have two young children who already take enough out of my bank account. Not about to spend money helping pay a random 20 year old to play basketball.

 

[two3zone]

Just speaking for myself. Can’t say that I’d spend $100 on NIL. I have two young children who already take enough out of my bank account. Not about to spend money helping pay a random 20 year old to play basketball.

Agreed. I have much worthier causes to give my money to.

 

[Orangezoo]

How many that would be willing to give $100 to a collective? Have to be over 100k
wouldn't you think? The university has to be more proactive on this.

This is what I was saying in another thread. 5 bucks a month with even 35k fans... that's 175k a month.. that adds up quick. Hell what if it was 12 bucks every year? A dollar a month.. that's 420k a year.

 

[dasher]

Just speaking for myself. Can’t say that I’d spend $100 on NIL. I have two young children who already take enough out of my bank account. Not about to spend money helping pay a random 20 year old to play basketball.

Okay. It isn't for everyone. I know I am in a different situation than most. But I bet there are a lot of people out there that would donate if they were asked. They aren't being asked. That is my main point. I give to St Jude's first and foremost. And to Syracuse veterans fund (for my late father) but I will donate $100 to a collective if I was asked.

 

[dasher]

I would take the under. Also, would they give once? Twice? Every month/year?

I was thinking once a year. And I do not view it as giving the money to some 20 year old. I look at it as spending money for my viewing pleasure. Much like I do for all the extras with my tv viewing.

 

[Orangezoo]

I was thinking once a year.

Yeah most of us aren't. I donated some after making money off UConns win. Would never expect everyone to do so but there are plenty of us that would

 

[Cusefan0307]

I'd probably donate somewhere between 2-5K per year. Would probably lead me to donate less to the university though.

 

[Cuseball]

Okay. It isn't for everyone. I know I am in a different situation than most. But I bet there are a lot of people out there that would donate if they were asked. They aren't being asked. That is my main point. I give to St Jude's first and foremost. And to Syracuse veterans fund (for my late father) but I will donate $100 to a collective if I was asked.

I would without a doubt give money to a collective that was targeting men's basketball and football. I would want to know how the $ is being used, how we are trying to keep or obtain talent. If there are more specifics, more targeted marketing then there would be more donations. Right now it appears there is a website link but little else

Cuse

 

[Brooky03]

Giving $100 to maybe persuade a teenager (or early 20-something) to play basketball here, hopefully well but maybe crappy, for like a year doesn't sound very appealing.

 

[two3zone]

I'd probably donate somewhere between 2-5K per year. Would probably lead me to donate less to the university though.

You’re a better man than me.