MAJBobby Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 27 minutes ago, Sky Diver said: The football program at Alabama is adding money to the general fund and is helping the university attract elite students from all over the country. The majority of students are from out of state. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-met-illinois-students-brain-drain-20180405-story.html https://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/06/education/edlife/survival-strategies-for-public-universities.html About 84% of the football players at Alabama graduate with their degrees. "Alabama is one of seven programs that recorded a 100-percent graduation rate for members of its 2010 freshman football class. Joining the Tide this year are Cincinnati, Middle Tennessee, Northwestern, Utah, Utah State and Virginia." http://www.rolltide.com/news/2017/12/6/alabama-football-shares-2017-afca-academic-achievement-award.aspx Great football and great academics. The Quiter makes 11.1M a years Now what do the players make? Have you watched "Schooled" yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Diver Posted April 9, 2018 Author Share Posted April 9, 2018 Saban was the best financial investment UA has ever made. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nick-saban-called-uas-best-financial-investment-by-chancellor/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 4 minutes ago, Sky Diver said: Saban was the best financial investment UA has ever made. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nick-saban-called-uas-best-financial-investment-by-chancellor/ Keep slopping it is comical at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Diver Posted April 9, 2018 Author Share Posted April 9, 2018 5 National Championships and a 127 -20 record at Alabama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 1 minute ago, Sky Diver said: 5 National Championships and a 127 -20 record at Alabama. Double digit losses... smh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 6 minutes ago, Sky Diver said: 5 National Championships and a 127 -20 record at Alabama. Slop away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Diver Posted April 9, 2018 Author Share Posted April 9, 2018 (edited) The Alabama football program generated $108.2M in revenue in 2017. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/report-alabama-athletics-reports-over-174-million-in-revenue-in-2017/amp/ Edited April 9, 2018 by Sky Diver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 1 minute ago, Sky Diver said: The Alabama football program generated $108.2M in revenue in 2017. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/report-alabama-athletics-reports-over-174-million-in-revenue-in-2017/amp/ And how much when to those players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Diver Posted April 9, 2018 Author Share Posted April 9, 2018 3 minutes ago, MAJBobby said: And how much when to those players? https://financialaid.ua.edu/cost/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 1 minute ago, Sky Diver said: https://financialaid.ua.edu/cost/ SO pennies got it, Now back on your knees for the quitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 6 hours ago, Sky Diver said: Rosen said that it’s too hard to play football and do academics, so it must not be true. We all know that Rosen is god-like with his superior intelligence and intellect. I think you have mixed up Josh Rosen with Jay Rosen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 (edited) He’s also a really big fan of community service. Admirable. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/87058902 Edited April 9, 2018 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Diver Posted April 9, 2018 Author Share Posted April 9, 2018 The revenue generated by the football program supports other sports programs and the rest goes into the general budget. The success of the football program has also provided national exposure and has helped recruiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Just now, Sky Diver said: The revenue generated by the football program supports other sports programs and the rest goes into the general budget. The success of the football program has also provided national exposure and has helped recruiting. This is true of all revenue generating Football programs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Diver Posted April 9, 2018 Author Share Posted April 9, 2018 Why Alabama's Nick Saban Is One of the World's Greatest Leaders https://www.google.com/amp/amp.timeinc.net/fortune/2016/03/24/university-alabama-football-nick-saban-great-leaders According to Fortune Magazine. This never gets tiring. “Alabama coach Nick Saban and his wife Terry continue to make a difference in the Tuscaloosa community with their Nick’s Kids Foundation. The foundation donated a record $500,000 to 150 charities on Wednesday during its annual luncheon, pushing its total to $7 million during their time in Tuscaloosa.” https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.seccountry.com/alabama/alabama-football-nick-saban-donation/amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, Sky Diver said: Why Alabama's Nick Saban Is One of the World's Greatest Leaders https://www.google.com/amp/amp.timeinc.net/fortune/2016/03/24/university-alabama-football-nick-saban-great-leaders According to Fortune Magazine. Sorry I would with GREAT Leaders EVERY DAY. THEY DONT QUIT. He did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Diver Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 12 minutes ago, MAJBobby said: SO pennies got it, Now back on your knees for the quitter $160K in scholarship money is “pennies” to you, lol? Nick Saban: Former players pay tribute to 10 years of his impact https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.seccountry.com/alabama/nick-saban-10-years-anniversary-alabama-football-players-tribute-crimson-tide/amp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 6 minutes ago, Sky Diver said: Would you consider changing the title of this thread to something more appropriate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 5 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said: Would you consider changing the title of this thread to something more appropriate? Or merge with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Just now, YoloinOhio said: Or merge with Indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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