Live at the bash

[allcat]

We just got to the bash, this place is huge. Really filling up. Beer is 7.75 for a Coors light. 13.00 for a cocktail.

[AFCAT]

Some of the redshirt players are here.

[allcat]

Some of the redshirt players are here.

I saw them walking around.

[AFCAT]

Flint just said 7,000 fans at the bash.

[Common Cat]

Does the Bash support the NIL?

[allcat]

I think the team is staying at the opryland hotel, I saw the semi parked there on the way over.

[84CatGrad]

Had a great time at the bash in Nash. Hugged Cody Kirk. Nuff sed.

[catscat]

We just got to the bash, this place is huge. Really filling up. Beer is 7.75 for a Coors light. 13.00 for a cocktail.

At least they had Coors Light. None to be found at Barstool today.

[4KornerKat]

Does the Bash support the NIL?

I don't think the bash was a fundraising effort, likely just trying to cover costs.

[thefrank1]

It definitely is a fundraising event benefitting the alumni association. Grossed more than $400K.

[allcat]

It definitely is a fundraising event benefitting the alumni association. Grossed more than $400K.

I would think they also get a cut from the drinks and food.

[kcatz]

It definitely is a fundraising event benefitting the alumni association. Grossed more than $400K.

I can assure you this was not a fundraiser for the alumni association. Typically the alumni association will eat a portion of the costs, for example at Washington State (the first time they had to charge really) participants were charged $30 per person and the expense to alumni association was $40.

I spoke with Kerry Hanson last night during the event and their expenses were crazy. If you want those details reach out and ask they will share them with you.

[Bobkitty]

Good morning! I wanted to clarify that Bobcat Bash was not a fundraising event. Our goal was simply to help offset a portion of the costs with hosting an event of this size.

Securing a venue alone comes with a significant expense, especially for 7,000 people and many event expenses aren’t always visible to attendees. But, they add up quickly. For example, for an event of this scale, a single bartender costs $225 per hour. There are many similar operational expenses that contribute to the overall cost.
While I don’t want to publicize specific totals, I hope this provides some helpful context.

Let’s make it a great game!

Jen Poser

[RyeCat]

Simple math would likely tell you that there was no extra cash being made on that event. Tickets were $55 each and 6,800 attendees is $374,000. Cost of the space plus Sara Evans probably ate all of that and more. Add in tables, linens, security, AV etc. the alumni association almost certainly lost money.

[wbtfg]

Awesome event. I cant imagine how many hours of work went into planning and organizing. Our alumni association top notch!

[HelenaCat]

Awesome event. I cant imagine how many hours of work went into planning and organizing. Our alumni association top notch!

This!! Thanks to Kerry and everyone at the Alumni Foundation!

[allcat]

Good morning! I wanted to clarify that Bobcat Bash was not a fundraising event. Our goal was simply to help offset a portion of the costs with hosting an event of this size.

Securing a venue alone comes with a significant expense, especially for 7,000 people and many event expenses aren’t always visible to attendees. But, they add up quickly. For example, for an event of this scale, a single bartender costs $225 per hour. There are many similar operational expenses that contribute to the overall cost.
While I don’t want to publicize specific totals, I hope this provides some helpful context.

Let’s make it a great game!

Jen Poser

I can buy everything you're saying except a bartender at $225 an hour. That makes no sense when they are charging $13 for one cocktail. That is some wild math.

[wbtfg]

Good morning! I wanted to clarify that Bobcat Bash was not a fundraising event. Our goal was simply to help offset a portion of the costs with hosting an event of this size.

Securing a venue alone comes with a significant expense, especially for 7,000 people and many event expenses aren’t always visible to attendees. But, they add up quickly. For example, for an event of this scale, a single bartender costs $225 per hour. There are many similar operational expenses that contribute to the overall cost.
While I don’t want to publicize specific totals, I hope this provides some helpful context.

Let’s make it a great game!

Jen Poser

I can buy everything you're saying except a bartender at $225 an hour. That makes no sense when they are charging $13 for one cocktail. That is some wild math.

Thats a funny way of saying “thank you for all your hard work to put on such a massive event!”