I rooting for her. It’s smart to go the business angle. She is not going to get more out of the fans. I do like all the new stationary from her office. A fresh look always helps.
NIL support this year around $9 million
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This - Keli isn't stupid. And most schools around the country are not raising major NIL by asking their fans to pony up and extra $10 a month. That is small time thinking. Sure, every little bit helps but it doesn't move the needle trying to get it from your regular fanbase.
She knows the needle moves but getting businesses and whales on board. And that is they way it should be. Going after the fans for their hard earned cash or raising pricing/donantions for things like parking would only drive fans away. And the handful of posters who badger us every single day are making this board miserable at times.
The money is out there...But I am also sure she is promising that their money will be put to great use and it will show on the field immediately. So, yes, it seems she is doing a great job and by doing that, I do not believe she will worry so much about Greg's contract if he can't make this team better.
I think that is the point. Not everyone understands there are three buckets of money. Revenue sharing, corporate funded NIL and Rfund donations. We, the whiners on this board support the last bucket.
I think we agree. Jtung was answering newell's question about the OP and the money lined up for NIL. This reply is totally irrelevant on the point of people who would know and if they 'dontated more money.' We have donated lots of money to Rfund. A real lot. But I have no idea if the actual numbers in the OP are true, nor do any other donors that we know. Maybe some of the top donors know, but they are completely separate groups.
Most schools can cover operational cost with donations to the school. Corporation contributions can go towards NIL if you are not running a huge deficit. RU ranks near the bottom, possibly last in the B1G when you look at any donation metrics. Everyone needs to do their part.
I think it's just knowing the worth. the RAC and SHI deals are ridiculously under market and we sold ourselves short.
again, the entire frame of thinking needs to change at Rutgers. We ARE valuable, it's time we act like it
Is there any place that gives a breakdown of each P4 school and what their average donation level is for things like season tickets and or parking. Are we at the top, middle, bottom at what we currently ask of each fan just to attend games.
And endowment in general just needs to get better, but that starts with Rutgers. It has been discussed before, over the years, Rutgers really has not embraced Alumni or built that type of dedication to the school.
The $1.2 million Jersey Mike's and $1.9 SHI naming rights payments are true. I have the contracts.
The $9 million? Who knows. Raising that amount in a few months would be extraordinary when Keli's predecessors couldn't do that amount in an entire year going back ten years.
2015 $8,860,303 Hermann
2016 $7,980,761 Hobbs
2017 $7,128,280 Hobbs
2018 $7,161,713 Hobbs
2019 $5,578,315 Hobbs
2020 $2,888,715 Hobbs
2021 $6,159,587 Hobbs
2022 $7,230,919 Hobbs
2023 $6,185,257 Hobbs
2024 $8,539,129 Hobbs
Source: NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System
Hobbs did the Jersey Mike's naming rights deal. This deal came with Jersey Mike's gaining control of any real estate development deals on the plaza in front of the building. Previously, the RAC generated zero in naming rights.
Also, Prudential was brought in as a sponsor and NIL funder. Growing the relationship with Prudential should be a Keli priority. Prudential paid $105 million for a 20-year Newark arena naming rights deal back in 2007. In addition, Prudential became the first helmet ad sponsor in NHL history, putting the rock logo on the Devils' helmets. Pru is a generous sponsor of sports.
Rutgers will continue to rank near the bottom in the B1G on sponsorship and advertising. Rutgers sporting events just don't attract a lot of eyeballs compared to B1G peers, both inside the venues and on television.
I agree on getting people to think differently and do things differently..that’s what Rutgers needs right now!!! As @RUTGERS95 said we ARE valuable and need to start acting like it
also we need to do a better job marketing. I came across this randomly but Keli will be in my town next May (long way off). Ton of money there and why not think outside the box to get more supporters and businesses outside of Rutgers affiliation to support the school. Would be great. Clearly I will be attending this but would love to get businesses and wealthy people there
also we need to do a better job marketing. I came across this randomly but Keli will be in my town next May (long way off). Ton of money there and why not think outside the box to get more supporters and businesses outside of Rutgers affiliation to support the school. Would be great. Clearly I will be attending this but would love to get businesses and wealthy people there
Hobbs was a first class *** sniffer (from four christmases)
that guy did nothing to truly help us out. Again people at RU get jaded when someone looks better than our predecessors and only see with scarlet colored glasses.
I truly believe Keli will be different and set herself apart having spoken to her on multiple occasions now. I made a commitment to the athletic excellence fund over the next 5 years as a result.
P4 schools report ticket sales revenue, parking revenue, and donations and break it down by sport.
The amounts are total amounts for the year, not amounts that show total cost for a fan to attend an event.
Rutgers is at or near the bottom in all three revenue categories. Note the parking line item includes concessions, and Penn State, Michigan, and Ohio State are most likely selling a lot more beers and pretzels to the 100,000 people in their stadiums than the 30,000 or so on average Rutgers gets at SHI.
On the endowment side, Rutgers ranks 17 out of 18 B1G schools. Only Oregon is lower. However, Rutgers ranks ahead of most SEC schools, including LSU.
Let's not make excuses though. Rutgers golf caddies scored an $8 million naming rights deal for their dorm in October. Keli should be able to beat that.
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I’m specifically asking about the “donation” contribution for season tickets and parking. Not the total revenue.
Doubt that breakdown is publicly available. If you want the info, reach out to the 18 B1G athletic departments. Some might post the info on their websites.
Rutgers requiring a donation to buy tickets and buy parking is lame. I'm surprised so many people do it.
I attended four home football games this season. Bought cheapest tickets on seatgeek.com and sat in most expensive seats in stadium behind Rutgers bench at 50 yards line. Tix were checked to get into stadium but nobody checked if I was in the right seats. If somebody shows late asks me to move, I move to the nearest empty seats.
I walk or take a free bus from train to stadium and RAC.
Tailgaiting looks like fun but none of my Rutgers friends are interested. The only games they attend are basketball at MSG.
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I have on numerous occasions asked here if anyone had ever seen a poll on what percentage of New Jersey residents give two chits about Rutgers football. I've lived in this state for 76 years, attended too many sporting events to count, hung in too many bars talking sports, and talked up Rutgers football whenever the opportunity presented itself. I've always been depressed by the low opinion of Rutgers football throughout New Jersey.
BTW, only under Schiano has there been the slightest of upticks in interest and/or support for the program. Frankly, if RU had not gotten GS to come here I'm convinced Rutgers would be playing in the same conference as Monmouth by now.
Donor math across various entities is very simple. 95% + of donations come from 1%.
Rutgers needs whales. Much to the chagrin of Al, it’s not the rank and file of people on this board. If Keli gets those we will be in the money game. If not, we won’t. It’s not here to figure out.
Rutgers needs whales. Much to the chagrin of Al, it’s not the rank and file of people on this board. If Keli gets those we will be in the money game. If not, we won’t. It’s not here to figure out.
it’s listed on the revenue side as contributions. RU showed 8.5mm last year.
Maryland had 33mm and Purdue had 29mm
I think only way we ever get ahead is convincing non RU related wealthy corps (NIL) and donors(cap ex) to commit
have to figure out different ways
have to figure out different ways
Yeah but you have to at least be a good coach to have an opportunity to coach elite talent