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OT Ann Arbor visit recs

A friend of mine reached out for recommendations for an Ann Arbor bucket list for friends of his who will be in town for the Fresno game, arriving Friday and leaving Sunday. We have several ideas but I know I have my own little AA rut-I’m wondering what would be your top couple recommendations to someone visiting Ann Arbor for the first time so I can offer more ideas. I already looked it up and there are no stadium tours the Friday before a game. Also, not sure of the status of Towsley Museum in Schembechler Hall, I will have to call-sounds like it closed with covid and never reopened? There are self guided campus tours available, has anyone ever done that? Looking forward to seeing your responses! Oh they will have a car so could take a quick trip to spots near Ann Arbor too.

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Revenue sharing.....

....so there is a few numbers being thrown around like $20 million or $22 million a year. Here's what I've gathered so far.

The numbers I've seen suggest the following:

Up to 22% of gross revenues produced by a programs AD

2023 Michigan generated approx. $230 million

22%of $230 million is about $50 million

What I've read in my limited research is the cap will be $30 million a year to start.

The top 30 programs generate enough revenue to meet the $30 million cap threshold that's been kicked around.

This is where things get a little iffy. It's not a matter of producing enough revenue to meet the cap but whether a program will or can truly afford the $30 million cap.

2023 Michigan was 4th in revenue producing behind only osu..texas...and Bama.

2024 should produce even more revenue because of new TV contracts....increased ticket prices...alcohol sales....and merchandise sales.

Questions that still need to be answered:

1. How does title IX play into this? My thought is it may not. With it looking like the NCAA my not survive all this with football and basketball becoming their own entities. Just my thoughts nothing more.

2. How does the money get paidout. Let's suppose it is truly left up to the universities and they have to pay non revenue producing sports something even though outside of football basketball and maybe hockey all other sports lose money. 8 could see a scenario where maybe $5000 to $10000 a year for those sports but as previously stated it ciuld be nothing.

3. Do donations to the AD count as revenue? I think they do. Just like with season ticket donations. With that premise Michigan should have no problems coming with the requisite $30 million from the big donors who will benefit from from continued tax write offs.

4. How does this effect NIL? I still think there will be a need but not to the level it is now.

5. Unions are contracts are right around the corner. 3 year minimums could be 4 years with an option for a 5th. This will be interesting.

6. Are walkons now treated like UDFAs. Do they get paid? Like practice squad players. Can they be released without a pay out?

7. I think contracts will cut down on the portal. Probably back to grad transfers and some players being "released" as a mutual agreement with university. Contracts will eliminate tampering/poaching from other programs.

Many more thoughts bouncing around in my head.

Also for the purpose of this thread the discussion needs to be focused on what is and what might be. Not whether you think this all sucks and how you hate college football. This new way is here to stay. No different than the portal and NIL.

GO BLUE

Video Good Afternoon, Michigan Football; Ranking the Big Ten coaches & blitzing

Former Wolverine Jim Scarcelli joins the show and ranks the current Big Ten coaches. Scar also gives his thoughts on a "blitz-happy" Wink as UM's new DC. Walk-ons and the new college football book out this summer are also debated.
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Video Good Afternoon, Michigan Football; How will UM fare vs Texas, Oregon & OSU?

Three of the Michigan football teams opponents rank in the top four of teams that have the best odds to win it all this year. How will UM fare against those teams? How does UM replace all of its key players and coaches that they lose and still have enough to compete for a title? Former Wolverine Jerry Diorio joins the show and gives his thoughts on these questions plus the idea of of revenue sharing for the players.
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Insider On the national firm Valiant is working with

I know there’s a report out there that Valiant is working with a big-time advertising firm to help with NIL.

I’m about 90% certain the firm is Endeavor. Was told the two were talking last year so, unless something changed, I would be surprised if it were someone else.

I can’t really speak on impact but it’s another avenue for Valiant to work with big-name brands for the players.

I expect to be hammered for making this post, but, if the B1G is going to get into Texas,

I think that Texas Tech sounds very possible. It is a large university 40,944 total students,
  • Undergraduate students: 32,806
  • Graduate students: 8,138

Furthermore I found this statement regarding TTU as a research university:

Texas Tech University has a rating of 8.0 out of 10, based on 25 reviews. Reviewers praise the university’s research opportunities, faculty expertise, and campus resources. Some reviewers mention that the university could improve in terms of funding and job placement after graduation.

Overall, Texas Tech University is a reputable institution with a strong focus on research and innovation. Its research opportunities, facilities, and resources make it an attractive option for students and researchers seeking to advance their knowledge and careers.

This would give the B1G a large research university in Texas.

Texas Tech has not 1 but 2 university hospitals with the main hospital in Lubbock and a secondary university Hospital in Midlands Tx. This is IMHO a huge move.

Texas tech university hospital Lubbock​

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is a public medical school based in Lubbock, Texas, with additional campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas, and the Permian Basin. TTUHSC serves more than 100 counties in the western portion of Texas. The university is a separate institution from Texas Tech University; both universities are among five universities that are part of the Texas Tech University System.
University Medical Center (UMC) in Lubbock
University Medical Center (UMC) is a public, non-profit 500-bed hospital in Lubbock, Texas. UMC is the primary hospital of the MC Health System and is owned by the taxpayers of Lubbock County. UMC is the first magnet status hospital in West Texas and serves as the primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC).
Services and Facilities
UMC offers a range of services, including:
  • Level I Trauma Center
  • Burn Center
  • Children’s Unit (part of the Children’s Miracle Network)
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
  • Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
  • Emergency Department
  • Surgical Services
  • Cardiovascular Services
  • Cancer Care Services
  • Rehabilitation Services
Research and Education
TTUHSC is recognized for its cutting-edge research, innovative programs, and academic achievement and patient care. The university has six schools that are on the forefront of health care education, including the School of Medicine, School of Allied Health Sciences, School of Biomedical Sciences, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, and School of Public Health.

Texas tech university hospital Midland Tx​

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) has a presence in Midland, Texas, offering various programs and services. Here are some key information and highlights:
  • Master of Physician Assistant Studies: TTUHSC offers a graduate degree in Master of Physician Assistant Studies on the Midland College campus. This program is housed in the Dorothy and Todd Aaron Medical Science Building on the Midland College campus.
  • Healthcare Management Program: Midland College students earning degrees in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling, Emergency Medical Services, and Respiratory Care may continue their education with the Healthcare Management Program at TTUHSC and earn the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management (BSHM) from TTUHSC.
  • School of Health Professions Physician Assistant building: The School of Health Professions Physician Assistant building is located on the Midland College Campus, with a physical address of 1508 Knoxville Avenue, Ste. 103 Lubbock, TX 79409.
  • Permian Basin Campuses: TTUHSC has campuses in Midland and Odessa, providing a premier learning environment with state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, computer resources, and student support areas.
  • Accreditation: TTUHSC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, doctoral, and professional degrees.
  • Physician Assistant program: The Physician Assistant program in Midland is part of the School of Health Professions and has a mission to educate and prepare physician assistants to deliver essential healthcare services in primary care settings, especially in rural and underserved areas of West Texas.
These programs and services are designed to provide students and healthcare professionals with opportunities for education, training, and career advancement in the healthcare industry.

There we are, now, what are your thoughts and lets go!
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