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Post by rf1 on Jun 27, 2019 9:16:35 GMT -5
UConn president and BOT just signed the paperwork and now it's off to MSG for a noon press conference tmro. The entry fee into the BE is 3.5 Million
Per the Providence Journal:
UConn Big East Money Items $3.5M Entry fee (typically deducted from future earnings) $4M TV Annual Payout (could possibly be negotiated upward to $6M with addition of UConn-Huskies may not be eligible for full payment for x number of years) $30M Exit fee if team were to leave BE within first six years - will eventually drop to $15M and then $10M in later years
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Jun 27, 2019 9:18:37 GMT -5
The goal at UNH is sustained success in FCS. The cost of playing FBS is not feasible for us. The wonderful state of New Hampshire is ranked 49/50 in state aide to their universities. For those from outside of New England, and not trying to be political: New Hampshire is set up with most money in the towns, not the state. Relatively high real estate taxes, but no state income tax and no state sales tax. Very different from MA, where more money goes to the state and towns are very dependent on local aid from the state New Hampshire also derives considerable revenue (20%+ of state revenue) from spirits and wine sales as it features the lowest prices in the country to attract people from MA, VT, ME to drive there and folks from Quebec to load up on their way South or North. NH has the highest volume liquor stores in the country and total sales about 150% higher than local population would project. One other revenue source--probably relatively small but extremely annoying--is the long wait to pay the big toll for driving the 10 or 15 miles on the turnpike to go between ME and MA.
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Post by rgs318 on Jun 27, 2019 9:38:02 GMT -5
Fondly remember many trips to NH for ourselves and for friends.
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Post by timholycross on Jun 27, 2019 10:25:49 GMT -5
For those from outside of New England, and not trying to be political: New Hampshire is set up with most money in the towns, not the state. Relatively high real estate taxes, but no state income tax and no state sales tax. Very different from MA, where more money goes to the state and towns are very dependent on local aid from the state New Hampshire also derives considerable revenue (20%+ of state revenue) from spirits and wine sales as it features the lowest prices in the country to attract people from MA, VT, ME to drive there and folks from Quebec to load up on their way South or North. NH has the highest volume liquor stores in the country and total sales about 150% higher than local population would project. One other revenue source--probably relatively small but extremely annoying--is the long wait to pay the big toll for driving the 10 or 15 miles on the turnpike to go between ME and MA. They at least replaced the toll booths with the gantries, didn't they? Same revenue, less wait. I bet the gantries end up in Mass in other places besides the Mass. Pike.
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Post by hchoops on Jun 27, 2019 10:44:41 GMT -5
New Hampshire also derives considerable revenue (20%+ of state revenue) from spirits and wine sales as it features the lowest prices in the country to attract people from MA, VT, ME to drive there and folks from Quebec to load up on their way South or North. NH has the highest volume liquor stores in the country and total sales about 150% higher than local population would project. One other revenue source--probably relatively small but extremely annoying--is the long wait to pay the big toll for driving the 10 or 15 miles on the turnpike to go between ME and MA. They at least replaced the toll booths with the gantries, didn't they? Same revenue, less wait. I bet the gantries end up in Mass in other places besides the Mass. Pike. Elmer ?
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Post by bfoley82 on Jun 27, 2019 23:37:57 GMT -5
For those from outside of New England, and not trying to be political: New Hampshire is set up with most money in the towns, not the state. Relatively high real estate taxes, but no state income tax and no state sales tax. Very different from MA, where more money goes to the state and towns are very dependent on local aid from the state New Hampshire also derives considerable revenue (20%+ of state revenue) from spirits and wine sales as it features the lowest prices in the country to attract people from MA, VT, ME to drive there and folks from Quebec to load up on their way South or North. NH has the highest volume liquor stores in the country and total sales about 150% higher than local population would project. One other revenue source--probably relatively small but extremely annoying--is the long wait to pay the big toll for driving the 10 or 15 miles on the turnpike to go between ME and MA. You go 65 now through the booths if you got the ezpass!
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Post by bfoley82 on Jun 27, 2019 23:39:47 GMT -5
UNH is NEVER going FBS with the current athletic administration. [b UNH is never going FBS. The cost alone will keep them from making the move. I honestly don’t see the benefit of moving to FBS. It’s not like the big time schools would be playing in Durham 😂 I have first hand experience when this came up...
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Post by unhfan on Jun 28, 2019 0:03:08 GMT -5
[b UNH is never going FBS. The cost alone will keep them from making the move. I honestly don’t see the benefit of moving to FBS. It’s not like the big time schools would be playing in Durham 😂 I have first hand experience when this came up... Oh I’m sure Marty laughed at the idea and no one I’ve talked to knows President Dean’s philosophy of athletics.
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Post by Tom on Jun 28, 2019 8:02:11 GMT -5
New Hampshire also derives considerable revenue (20%+ of state revenue) from spirits and wine sales as it features the lowest prices in the country to attract people from MA, VT, ME to drive there and folks from Quebec to load up on their way South or North. NH has the highest volume liquor stores in the country and total sales about 150% higher than local population would project. One other revenue source--probably relatively small but extremely annoying--is the long wait to pay the big toll for driving the 10 or 15 miles on the turnpike to go between ME and MA. You go 65 now through the booths if you got the ezpass! Actually, some NH people didn't like the EZ-Pass. The locals all used to go through at half price with tokens. Supposedly, there is some discount of in-state EZ pass people, but those are fuzzy and can get changed without much publicity
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Post by sader1970 on Jun 28, 2019 8:15:07 GMT -5
Somewhat understandable. Until RI had EZPass, I bought one from New Jersey as I went down there with some frequency when my parents were alive and going through that state's innumerable tolls was a pain. RI joined the crowd and there were two advantages: 1. there was no monthly maintenance fee that NJ charged and 2. the tolls over the Newport/Pell bridge were considerably less for RI state residents (from memory, roughly 80 cents each way vs. $4.00 each way). NJ, IIRC, had similar "discounts" for NJ residents which I didn't qualify for and since both my parents have subsequently passed away and we go to Newport with a lot greater frequency, switching to the RI EZPass was a no-brainer for us. Honestly, I don't even look at my monthly statement much anymore unless/until my automatic re-charge hits my credit card. EZPass is so much more convenient than digging for change (or $$$$ if you go over GW Bridge!!) though some states (MA?) now say "no EZPass? No problem, we'll bill you" as I guess they use technology to capture your license plate and send you a bill. Just remember: "Big Brother" is watching you!
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Post by CHC8485 on Jun 28, 2019 8:36:21 GMT -5
Just remember: "Big Brother" is watching you! The irony of this is of course in the novel, Orwell and all who read the book view that as a very bad thing, yet today, we are more than willing, almost excited, to allow it. And it's not just your EZ Pass think about what you surrender about yourself on your computer, smart phone, Fit Bit or iWatch! Not to mention social media and (GASP!) message boards!
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Jun 28, 2019 8:53:09 GMT -5
Just remember: "Big Brother" is watching you! The irony of this is of course in the novel, Orwell and all who read the book view that as a very bad thing, yet today, we are more than willing, almost excited, to allow it. And it's not just your EZ Pass think about what you surrender about yourself on your computer, smart phone, Fit Bit or iWatch! Not to mention social media and (GASP!) message boards! I think the biggest intrusion--one that I welcome--is all the cameras following our daily activity. They have helped solve innumerable crimes
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Post by sader1970 on Jun 28, 2019 8:55:31 GMT -5
Yes, especially message boards. My Norton constantly reminds me of the jeopardy I run into while on Crossports. I have a couple of safety nets in Norton and identity "protection" from my insurance company, the latter which won't protect me from "falling" but presumably will catch me in their safety net by helping reimburse expenses of regaining my real identity (you know, they'll pay for the new red & blue costume with the "S" on it so I don't have to just walk around town in my Clark Kent suit and glasses ). As a moderator of two free forums boards, I rationalize this platform as "hey, like the name says, it's free. You get what you pay for."
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Post by HC92 on Jun 29, 2019 9:03:57 GMT -5
1. I have lived in CT since I was 12 years old. 2. I am a rabid sports fan. 3. I have two degrees from UConn. 4. I have previously had season tickets to both men’s basketball and football for multiple seasons each. 5. I have not been to or even watched on tv a men’s basketball or football game in the last 3-5 years. 6. I am not unique (at least when it comes to this).
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Post by hchoops on Jun 29, 2019 9:19:32 GMT -5
1. I have lived in CT since I was 12 years old. 2. I am a rabid sports fan. 3. I have two degrees from UConn. 4. I have previously had season tickets to both men’s basketball and football for multiple seasons each. 5. I have not been to or even watched on tv a men’s basketball or football game in the last 3-5 years. 6. I am not unique (at least when it comes to this). (You rooted for Calhoun teams after he refused to play RW’s teams ? And crooks like AJ Price ?) So we wait with baited breath Will you return to UConn as a Big East team again ?
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Post by HC92 on Jun 29, 2019 11:27:00 GMT -5
1. I have lived in CT since I was 12 years old. 2. I am a rabid sports fan. 3. I have two degrees from UConn. 4. I have previously had season tickets to both men’s basketball and football for multiple seasons each. 5. I have not been to or even watched on tv a men’s basketball or football game in the last 3-5 years. 6. I am not unique (at least when it comes to this). (You rooted for Calhoun teams after he refused to play RW’s teams ? And crooks like AJ Price ?) So we wait with baited breath Will you return to UConn as a Big East team again ? The Calhoun-HC scandal was the beginning of the end for me. The AAC was the end of the end. I will go to some Big East hoop games.
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Post by hchoops on Jun 29, 2019 11:28:38 GMT -5
And root for or against UConn ?
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Post by gks on Jun 29, 2019 12:08:02 GMT -5
We'll see how the new BE is for UConn. It was the right move. Bigger question is how long will it take to recover from Calhoun stepping down. Very similar to the situation at Indiana. Hoosiers still looking to get back to national relevance after Knight was shown the door almost 20 years ago. Calhoun had, whether you liked him or hated him, a similar kind of aura at UConn.
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Post by longsuffering on Jun 29, 2019 14:46:57 GMT -5
Few schools could match the coaching skills in the same building when Calhoun and Geno were there together.
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Post by hchoops on Jun 29, 2019 14:52:59 GMT -5
Few schools could match the coaching skills in the same building when Calhoun and Geno were there together. Even though their egos would not allow them to get along
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Post by longsuffering on Jun 29, 2019 16:41:08 GMT -5
Based on nothing other than accumulated sports articles over the years, I understand both George Blaney and Worcester native Dee Rowe were friendly with both. Dee Rowe was particularly well placed to be a conduit between the two Type A head coaches because he was on the search committee who hired both and he coordinated Athletic Fundraising which raised millions for both programs. At 90 years old I think he still works at UConn.
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Post by purplehaze on Jun 29, 2019 19:33:27 GMT -5
Reported yday that UConn has booked fcs home games vs. Lafayette in ‘23 and ‘26 (contract signed in April and vs. CCSU In ‘22 and ‘25 (contract signed last week)
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Post by hchoops on Jun 29, 2019 19:48:34 GMT -5
Reported yday that UConn has booked fcs home games vs. Lafayette in ‘23 and ‘26 (contract signed in April and vs. CCSU In ‘22 and ‘25 (contract signed last week) UConn Fans better get their tickets early
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Post by gks on Jun 29, 2019 20:33:17 GMT -5
Based on nothing other than accumulated sports articles over the years, I understand both George Blaney and Worcester native Dee Rowe were friendly with both. Dee Rowe was particularly well placed to be a conduit between the two Type A head coaches because he was on the search committee who hired both and he coordinated Athletic Fundraising which raised millions for both programs. At 90 years old I think he still works at UConn. I believe you are correct about Dee Rowe. He was on the sidelines at the HC/UConn football game a couple of years ago. A great guy and a class act.
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Post by hchoops on Jun 29, 2019 21:06:41 GMT -5
Rowe has some insightful quotes in Purple Reign
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