Re: Costello interview
Posted: Wed May 30, 2018 11:21 am
Yeah, the Croatia mention is me!
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Re: Costello interview
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 11:24 am
Re: Costello interview
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 12:27 pm
Re: Costello interview
Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2018 9:40 am
Croatia? One of 5 teams left right now. I'll bet that country is going nuts right now.
Re: Costello interview
Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2018 11:24 am
You are right! Getting ready for Croatia - Russia right now!Darth Yoda wrote: ↑Sat Jul 07, 2018 9:40 amCroatia? One of 5 teams left right now. I'll bet that country is going nuts right now.
Re: Costello interview
Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2018 5:25 pm
That was crazy 76! Hope you're having a good time over there. Stay safe. Need you in good shape come Gold Rush time.catsrback76 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 07, 2018 11:24 amYou are right! Getting ready for Croatia - Russia right now!Darth Yoda wrote: ↑Sat Jul 07, 2018 9:40 amCroatia? One of 5 teams left right now. I'll bet that country is going nuts right now.
Re: Costello interview
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2018 4:53 pm
All of this is possible in part because of the funds generated from gracious donors of our Bobcat Club. The Bobcat Club Annual Scholarship Fund has seen a 10 percent growth in donors since 2017 and as a result, our goal to "Close the Gap" hit a record of $1,440,000, which is nearly a 20 percent increase from our previous fiscal year. While we have not met our final goal of $1,950,000 to fully fund student-athlete scholarships, progress is being made. You can help us "Close the Gap" by donating to the Bobcat Club today.
One of our main objectives in the Athletics Department is to balance our budget. I am happy to report we have achieved this for the second consecutive year. I'm proud of the work our administrators, coaches, and staff have done to achieve this. One of the many methods we have used to accomplish this is by increasing our revenues. As mentioned earlier, we hit a record in the Bobcat Club Annual Scholarship Fund and have continued to grow our ticket sales in all sports. We have also signed new agreements with Under Armour/Universal Athletic and Learfield/Bobcat Sports Properties that will add revenues and resources for our annual operations.
Progress continues to be made on the fundraising for Phase I of the Athletics Facilities Master Plan. This project is crucial for the academic, athletic and personal development of our student-athletes. Speaking of facilities, we have completed the installation of a new track surface and videoboard at the Bobcat Track and Field Complex. Worthington Arena is also in the process of receiving a new videoboard. These projects will add the energy and excitement to enhance the gameday experiences for our student-athletes, coaches and fans.
Re: Costello interview
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2018 5:27 pm
Blah, blah, blah.... I’m sure most people are just like me and we’re only hoping to read an announcement about the stadium expansion, with an actual date. Ha. Hopefully they surprise everyone at the stadium with an announcement during gold rush.
Re: Costello interview
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2018 5:30 pm
.....good news about the scholarship fund though. 
Re: Costello interview
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2018 6:54 pm
Announcing a stadium expansion at 5 PM on a Friday via a letter on social media instead of waiting to announce it to a sellout crowd at the opening home football game 6 days later would be...a really terrible idea.mslacatfan wrote: ↑Fri Aug 24, 2018 5:27 pmBlah, blah, blah.... I’m sure most people are just like me and we’re only hoping to read an announcement about the stadium expansion, with an actual date. Ha. Hopefully they surprise everyone at the stadium with an announcement during gold rush.
Re: Costello interview
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2018 9:06 pm
I wouldn't hold your breath for either.MSU01 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 24, 2018 6:54 pmAnnouncing a stadium expansion at 5 PM on a Friday via a letter on social media instead of waiting to announce it to a sellout crowd at the opening home football game 6 days later would be...a really terrible idea.mslacatfan wrote: ↑Fri Aug 24, 2018 5:27 pmBlah, blah, blah.... I’m sure most people are just like me and we’re only hoping to read an announcement about the stadium expansion, with an actual date. Ha. Hopefully they surprise everyone at the stadium with an announcement during gold rush.
Re: Costello interview
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2018 9:42 pm
Fifymslacatfan wrote: ↑Fri Aug 24, 2018 5:27 pmBlah, blah, blah.... I’m sure most people are just like me and we’re only hoping to read an announcement about the stadium expansion, so they don’t have to chip in. Ha. Hopefully they surprise everyone at the stadium with an announcement during gold rush. Those meps lures in my pockets are getting dull.
Re: Costello interview
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2018 9:53 pm
TomCat88 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 24, 2018 9:42 pmFifymslacatfan wrote: ↑Fri Aug 24, 2018 5:27 pmBlah, blah, blah.... I’m sure most people are just like me and we’re only hoping to read an announcement about the stadium expansion, so they don’t have to chip in. Ha. Hopefully they surprise everyone at the stadium with an announcement during gold rush. Those meps lures in my pockets are getting dull.
Re: Costello interview
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2018 7:21 am
I hope there's an announcement soon...I think the fan base needs to see construction cranes over the stadium....if this drags on too long...we'll lose momentum and fan giving could drop.
Re: Costello interview
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2018 11:04 pm
I’m just bumping this because I’m hoping for some sort of a facility’s plan announcement this week. I see the MSU American Indian Hall just got a huge donation the other day. Keeping my fingers crossed. Even an update on the status of the fund raising would be nice to hear. 
Re: Costello interview
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 4:06 pm
Quiet phase.AFCAT wrote: ↑Tue Oct 09, 2018 11:04 pmI’m just bumping this because I’m hoping for some sort of a facility’s plan announcement this week. I see the MSU American Indian Hall just got a huge donation the other day. Keeping my fingers crossed. Even an update on the status of the fund raising would be nice to hear.
Had to say it. Was a good Peter Fields joke, seems to maybe fit the Costello regime as well.
Re: Costello interview
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 7:48 pm
KittieKop wrote: ↑Wed Oct 10, 2018 4:06 pmQuiet phase.AFCAT wrote: ↑Tue Oct 09, 2018 11:04 pmI’m just bumping this because I’m hoping for some sort of a facility’s plan announcement this week. I see the MSU American Indian Hall just got a huge donation the other day. Keeping my fingers crossed. Even an update on the status of the fund raising would be nice to hear.
Had to say it. Was a good Peter Fields joke, seems to maybe fit the Costello regime as well.
SSSSSSSSHHhhhhhhhhhhhh, NO news, is GOOD news!!!
Re: Costello interview
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 10:40 pm
They’ve begun soliciting small donors as of last week. Probably announcing a significant anonymous donation during homecoming game if not sooner.AFCAT wrote: ↑Tue Oct 09, 2018 11:04 pmI’m just bumping this because I’m hoping for some sort of a facility’s plan announcement this week. I see the MSU American Indian Hall just got a huge donation the other day. Keeping my fingers crossed. Even an update on the status of the fund raising would be nice to hear.
Re: Costello interview
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 12:36 am
I have heard that they currently have around $7 million for the north end zone building center thing. I think UM’s was around $14 million total, so if any truth to this and I would say we are about halfway. Also heard that they have a temporary fix for the Eastside bleachers to cover up the rust until they have funds in place to replace that side. All this could be way off though.
Re: Costello interview
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 6:58 am
I wonder how much of the $16 million has to be raised before they break ground? I would guess, they'd have to have donations in hand or pledges for 100%?