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Is EWU Really Looking for 4 New Assistant Coaches?

Short answer is no, I saw this too and asked an assistant coach at the banquet about it. He said this is an HR thing so no worries. Someone else may know more but no reason to panic, at least in my view. The best staff in the Big Sky (or is it the nation?) will remain intact. Spring ball starts April 1, Killin Dinner is April 30, same day as Red-White game.
 
Just my guess, but we lost the ability to have 11 coaches on staff for 2 years due to the probation we were put on in 2009. Since the 2010 season is completed, I believe we are now allowed to hire the additional assistant we lost. I believe we only lost 1 coach to probabtion, so we are only allowed to hire 1 additional coach back, not sure why it reads 4? At least this is my best guess to the job openings as there has been no mention of anyone leaving.
 
30k dollars for a fulltime gig....wow, that's just terrible. We gotta find a way to increase our athletic budget....maybe selling more tickets perhaps? Oh wait, we only have 4 home games.
 
EdubAlum said:
30k dollars for a fulltime gig....wow, that's just terrible. We gotta find a way to increase our athletic budget....maybe selling more tickets perhaps? Oh wait, we only have 4 home games.
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Back in the day we used to hear stories of our coaches crashing on their friends' couches during recruiting trips because the budget couldn't afford them hotels. Not too much has changed, unfortunately.

As for tickets as a revenue generator, that's not the answer. Here's how I see it:

1) Tickets will remain VERY affordable to help encourage Spokane to get their asses in the seats. Even though there are only 4 regular season games @ Roos, this must happen.

2) Revenue can (and must) be generated the way it is elsewhere: Concessions, advertising, parking, licensing royalties, etc. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/12/30/the-most-profitable-colle_n_802810.html#. At EWU, parking is cheap (further encouraging said Spokane asses) and licensing royalties are limited when compared to larger FBS schools or even certain conference-mates. So, how do we maximize the other two of Concessions and Advertising?

3) Facilities and infrastructure upgrades.
Namely, larger and more accessible concession opportunities for fans. It doesn't need to be much, but the current solution is more of a bottleneck that discourages people. If you've been to a game at either Martin Stadium or Husky Stadium, there is food EVERYWHERE. Obviously given the scale differences, we wouldn't need nearly as many, but the ratio should be something to shoot for.
Advertising revenue can be generated by selling dynamic adspace on a new video board as well as static sponsorship adspace surrounding it (think signs that are a permanent part of the scoreboard). This final part is ultimately going to be up to the fans and donors!

4) Most of us here are very seriously committed to EWU football and as such, we need to spread the word about the Football Excellence Fund (Vic posted something about it on the recruiting thread, I'm still getting more info myself). As I understand, it is a donation-based account that is specifically earmarked for two things -- sustaining benefits for the athletes and improving facilities. This is the most direct way we can affect the change we all want to see!

/rant

Anyway, I need to get back out and battle the blackberry jungle. So far it's Matt w/chainsaw 1 - Blackberry bushes 0
 
FrontFive4Life said:
4) Most of us here are very seriously committed to EWU football and as such, we need to spread the word about the Football Excellence Fund (Vic posted something about it on the recruiting thread, I'm still getting more info myself). As I understand, it is a donation-based account that is specifically earmarked for two things -- sustaining benefits for the athletes and improving facilities. This is the most direct way we can affect the change we all want to see!
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Well said...if anyone has further information on the football excellance fund, lets get it posted so we assist as soon as possible.
 
EdubAlum said:
30k dollars for a fulltime gig....wow, that's just terrible. We gotta find a way to increase our athletic budget....maybe selling more tickets perhaps? Oh wait, we only have 4 home games.
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I'm guessing that in regards to revenue, our game at USD is at worst a push with a home game.
 
We gain a position back - there's one. We have two coaches that are listed as "temporary" so it sounds like they are making them "not temporary". But the fourth position is a bit of a mystery. It's likely one of the coaches is leaving - for brighter lights, bigger city. After all, as it was stated above - how long can someone actually afford to put in the hours they do for such little pay.

As far as the Football Fund goes - The NCAA doled out $300 per student athlete to EWU that could be matched by EWU for gifts for the guys. The team hasn't received anything at this point so, somewhere there's $300 x 80+/- sitting in some fund being used for ?? It would appear that there's already a nice chunk in said fund.

I'd like to see more specifics on the fund. What the goal is? Where it will be spent? Specifics are key.
 
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