What one thing should AD Edwards address first?

[Pikapppatri8]

The naming rights argument certainly makes sense from a revenue perspective, but I'm pretty sure Mason has no say in that. Nor would it reap the full benefits... if any. Because isn't the Patriot Center owned by Monumental Sports (i.e., Ted Leonsis)? I'm almost positive that's still the case. So even if it was a shared revenue stream, I doubt it would be enough to provide the big windfall of dollars people would expect.

Nope Mason owns the Patriot Center AND the land it is on. The management company is hired for services only.

 

[Walter]

Nope Mason owns the Patriot Center AND the land it is on. The management company is hired for services only.

Why do people keep repeating that? Usually it is the fans of "the classic Virginia safety school" and "laughing stock of the country" that repeat it.


http://thedailyshow.cc.com/videos/z2b627/the-fault-in-our-schools

 

[Pikapppatri8]

Why do people keep repeating that? Usually it is the fans of "the classic Virginia safety school" and "laughing stock of the country" that repeat it.


http://thedailyshow.cc.com/videos/z2b627/the-fault-in-our-schools

We are too big and established to have that tag on us. Ignore it - I hear more land acquisitions to the fairfax campus are in the plans too.

 

[Walter]

We are too big and established to have that tag on us. Ignore it - I hear more land acquisitions to the fairfax campus are in the plans too.

No, but that regional university on I81 isn't. Watch the video.

 

[Plink833]

New announcer at the PC.

This 100 times over. I again go back to the guy who filled in at the UMass game last year. BRING HIM BACK

 

[TweederGMU]

Need to address a Hall of Fame/Jersey Ring of Fame to honor our Patriot greats. We can all argue who needs to have their Jerseys hanging from the ring of fame in the PatDome but this is a No-Brainer and can be something done right away to show the fans he is here to make the right changes and do the right thing.

This is long overdue and needs to be done ASAP

 

[GMU84fanman]

Need to address a Hall of Fame/Jersey Ring of Fame to honor our Patriot greats. We can all argue who needs to have their Jerseys hanging from the ring of fame in the PatDome but this is a No-Brainer and can be something done right away to show the fans he is here to make the right changes and do the right thing.

This is long overdue and needs to be done ASAP

I couldn't agree more. We have had a rich basketball tradition and for us not to have some of our outstanding players/coaches recognized in this manner is a shame. It would give the players something to shoot for while reminding the fans that we have had some great DI players at Mason. It would be nice to recognize some of the all time greats this year and perhaps give special consideration to the players/coach on the Final Four team during the following year's 10 year anniversary.

 

[GSII]

Well said gmu84. All those memories should be on display in a carved out area of the patdome. Complete with pics AND videos. And if were innovated maybe hollogram replays.

 

[Vurbel]

Need to address a Hall of Fame/Jersey Ring of Fame to honor our Patriot greats. We can all argue who needs to have their Jerseys hanging from the ring of fame in the PatDome but this is a No-Brainer and can be something done right away to show the fans he is here to make the right changes and do the right thing.

This is long overdue and needs to be done ASAP

Who makes the call on if this happens? I've been saying for a long time we should retire jerseys. I can't think of Evans, butler, and sanders off the top of my head. Arguments could be made for others.

 

[Vurbel]

Well said gmu84. All those memories should be on display in a carved out area of the patdome. Complete with pics AND videos. And if were innovated maybe hollogram replays.

You mean having stickers of players on the concrete concourse wall isn't good enough?

 

[Five Two]

He should outlaw using only the star portion of the logo and require the full logo used at all times

 

[TweederGMU]

Who makes the call on if this happens? I've been saying for a long time we should retire jerseys. I can't think of Evans, butler, and sanders off the top of my head. Arguments could be made for others.

The School's AD manages these types of items. Hall of fames, jersey retirements, etc. This is just another marketing tool to remind our die hard fans and the occasional non-alumni fans who come to bball games of who we are and the greats that have come through our doors.

I'm a big VT Football fan, VT has a new AD this year (Whit Babcock) who is already turning heads in the major sports - Football and BBall. Just google Whit Babcock to see what his past is, he is an emerging, young, rockstar AD who understands the dire needs of fundraising - corporate, alumni, etc. He just hired Hokie and ex-NFL RB Kevin Jones as a personal assistant to him. He created a special position for Kevin to have him go after corporate donors, fundraising, recruiting trips, etc. Gosh darn genius move. See it is small things like this that will turn heads and get revenue and attention flowing to the avenues their AD is aiming for. Therefore, I wish Brad Edwards would drive down to Blacksburg and have dinner with their AD and discuss fundraising iniatives and just exchange ideas and such on how to grow athletics in general. Brad should look at creating special assistant roles for Jai Lewis, JV, Lamar Butler, Skinn, etc for the guys that are around and take these guys to lunch or dinner outings with CEO's of AOL, Microstrategy, Booz Allen, etc. Ugh, the possibilities are ENDLESS with our region. I don't think people understand how talented and gifted the NOVA area is with great companies and SO MUCH MONEY that is here. Brad needs to Tap, Tap, Tap on this unlimited resource!!

But back to the Jersey thing...Hey Brad... Marketing 101..... reward those who have brought great recognition and talents to your school/organization.

 

[Washingtonian]

ODU is offering some lapsed season ticket holders, buy 1, get 1 for $1:

http://hamptonroads.com/2014/06/odu-offers-big-discount-lapsed-season-ticket-holders

I would be curious to see what the season ticket base has been in the last 5 years.

 

[The Great PATSby]

ODU is offering some lapsed season ticket holders, buy 1, get 1 for $1:

http://hamptonroads.com/2014/06/odu-offers-big-discount-lapsed-season-ticket-holders

I would be curious to see what the season ticket base has been in the last 5 years.

Interesting concept and actually not a bad idea. Although I'd be pissed if I was an active season ticket holder.... Paying double what fair weather fans pay.

 

[Vurbel]

and SO MUCH MONEY that is here. Brad needs to Tap, Tap, Tap on this unlimited resource!!
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You act like we're in the 3rd wealthiest county in the country or something!

 

[wijg]

He should outlaw using only the star portion of the logo and require the full logo used at all times

If I recall correctly, and if it has not been changed recently, the university's own guidelines forbid the use of the logo with just the star

 

[Washingtonian]

Interesting concept and actually not a bad idea. Although I'd be pissed if I was an active season ticket holder.... Paying double what fair weather fans pay.

ODU's arena holds around 8K I believe, and their average attendance was over half capacity, so there couldn't have been much of a dropoff. As the article says, this plan would effect close to 700 seats.

 

[Five Two]

If I recall correctly, and if it has not been changed recently, the university's own guidelines forbid the use of the logo with just the star

Here is an image from the A10 baseball tournament:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...8761527.1073741963.38521606526&type=3&theater
The basketball team uses the star only on its shorts. I believe most sports do it. If it is a university guideline, no sport follows it.

 

[Five Two]

I'd also like to see Edwards get all our teams wearing one brand. I don't care if its Nike, Under Armour, Adidas, etc, but get a deal with one. Instead, each coach is out there cutting their own deals.

 

[KAOriginal]

I'd also like to see Edwards get all our teams wearing one brand. I don't care if its Nike, Under Armour, Adidas, etc, but get a deal with one. Instead, each coach is out there cutting their own deals.

"STARTER" should our target........