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The $10,000,000 Y Challenge

Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 11:03 pm
by nawlinspete
Tomorrow Friday September 12, 2014 will be the 28th day since The Y Challenge was made public.

How close are we to the 33.33% mark on The Challenge ?

Re: The $10,000,000 Y Challenge

Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 11:14 pm
by tpstulane
nawlinspete wrote:Tomorrow Friday September 12, 2014 will be the 28th day since The Y Challenge was made public.

How close are we to the 33.33% mark on The Challenge ?
1.9 mill so far, need a mill a week.

Re: The $10,000,000 Y Challenge

Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 11:23 pm
by nawlinspete
tpstulane wrote:
nawlinspete wrote:Tomorrow Friday September 12, 2014 will be the 28th day since The Y Challenge was made public.

How close are we to the 33.33% mark on The Challenge ?
1.9 mill so far, need a mill a week.

One would think Tulane would be crowing from the rooftops about how much has been raised and how much more is needed in how much time.

Why do we continue to operate under the CONE OF SILENCE ?

Re: The $10,000,000 Y Challenge

Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 11:24 pm
by jonathanjoseph
tpstulane wrote:
nawlinspete wrote:Tomorrow Friday September 12, 2014 will be the 28th day since The Y Challenge was made public.

How close are we to the 33.33% mark on The Challenge ?
1.9 mill so far, need a mill a week.
Shocked that it's that much, but still a bad sign as the initial bump is usually a large chunk of it.

Re: The $10,000,000 Y Challenge

Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 11:28 pm
by nawlinspete
TPS for AD; he understands Tulane better than the current AD. And TPS understands the power of communication and that communication is a two way street.

Re: The $10,000,000 Y Challenge

Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 11:31 pm
by OUG
Do you really think there is a chance in hell that Yulman pulls his money back?

This is pre-ordained.

Re: The $10,000,000 Y Challenge

Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 11:41 pm
by nawlinspete
OUG wrote:Do you really think there is a chance in hell that Yulman pulls his money back?

This is pre-ordained.
Perhaps, hopefully; but the problem continues to be the Ad feeling no accountability to the media or to fans. He remains totally out of touch.

Re: The $10,000,000 Y Challenge

Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 12:59 am
by jonathanjoseph
OUG wrote:Do you really think there is a chance in hell that Yulman pulls his money back?

This is pre-ordained.
Well it will be interesting. There is some kind of commitment since it was announced publicly but I highly doubt that Dickson is going to raise $8M in the next 2 months, considering that's about what he raised in the last 4 years.

Re: The $10,000,000 Y Challenge

Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 1:14 am
by sader24
At worst he'll match whatever is raised. More than likely Dickson will announce that he's secured $10 million in pledges (he did this in 2003 by utilizing pledges over 5-10 year periods and totaling the number) and then Yulman will send in his $10 million check. For instance if he gets Joe Blow to pledge $500/yr for 10 years that equals $5,000 and Joe Blow doesn't have to write the 1st check till 2015. There is probably a 0.0000004% chance Tulane actually has $1.9 million in deposited checks in the last 28 days. Either way it's still a good outcome for the Athletic Department.

Re: The $10,000,000 Y Challenge

Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 4:26 am
by batonvert
I think that's BS if he can't raise 10 mill in 1 season, with no 5 yr pledges, cash in hand. RD has had 14 years to perfect and learn how to raise money for Tulane.
This is stupid to not include the public with updates. (At least weekly) The only reason to hide progress is bc there is none. It's been a while since Tulane has had this kind of positive buzz. It's only human nature for fans to expect to see progress.
I think this is all ridiculous anyway. I just don't believe that he has been stuck on 53 Million for a year. RD's only job was to hit the road and raise money for the remaining cost and he FAILED.
Brilliant idea to make his new goal 1/2 of his last failure.

Re: The $10,000,000 Y Challenge

Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 7:19 am
by winwave
I think today is the 14th day since the challenge was issued. I agree w/al that's said in this thread but I thought he issued it at the ceremony the day before the GT game.

Re: The $10,000,000 Y Challenge

Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 7:43 am
by golfnut69
Jerry....Jerry.....Jerry.....Jerry..... C'mon Mister Springer...break out the check book !!!!!

Re: The $10,000,000 Y Challenge

Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 7:52 am
by MicMan
In a parallel universe that revolves around reality, the stadium project would be a scandalous embarrassment for the university; underscored a lack of honesty and utter competence of the administration that pushed for the OCS; infuriated fans who are being asked AGAIN to bail out said administration, and sowed the roots of a controversy that by now should have been thoroughly reported in the local media, if they weren't feckless or in bed financially with the school, and investigated by the Justice Department for fraud and racketeering.

Other than that, everything's cool and Tulane has truly hit the big time.

Re: The $10,000,000 Y Challenge

Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 7:56 am
by nawlinspete
MicMan wrote:In a parallel universe that revolves around reality, the stadium project would be a scandalous embarrassment for the university; underscored a lack of honesty and utter competence of the administration that pushed for the OCS; infuriated fans who are being asked AGAIN to bail out said administration, and sowed the roots of a controversy that by now should have been thoroughly reported in the local media, if they weren't feckless or in bed financially with the school, and investigated by the Justice Department for fraud and racketeering.

Other than that, everything's cool and Tulane has truly hit the big time.
You have captured the essence of our current AD.

Re: The $10,000,000 Y Challenge

Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 10:31 am
by jonathanjoseph
MicMan wrote:In a parallel universe that revolves around reality, the stadium project would be a scandalous embarrassment for the university; underscored a lack of honesty and utter competence of the administration that pushed for the OCS; infuriated fans who are being asked AGAIN to bail out said administration, and sowed the roots of a controversy that by now should have been thoroughly reported in the local media, if they weren't feckless or in bed financially with the school, and investigated by the Justice Department for fraud and racketeering.

Other than that, everything's cool and Tulane has truly hit the big time.
Another post nominated for the mythical gotula.net HOF.

Re: The $10,000,000 Y Challenge

Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 10:32 am
by JDTulane
Homecoming will rake in a good chunk of change. I bet we make it pretty easily if we already have 2million-ish. I haven't donated any money yet, for ex. That will make it $2,000,050.

Re: The $10,000,000 Y Challenge

Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 12:18 pm
by Charlie Dunn
I realize the stadium is small and there are some concession problems, but it is a really nice stadium. Probably one of the top college stadiums in the country from an amenities and sight-line perspective. Also, the tailgating at the Ga Tech game on campus was like being at an SEC game. Tremendous atmosphere -- band, tents everywhere, hot co-eds, cocktails, fan support. It was great. Hopefully, once the alumni get to experience it, the donations will start pouring in.

Re: The $10,000,000 Y Challenge

Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 12:31 pm
by golfnut69
Charlie Dunn wrote:I realize the stadium is small and there are some concession problems, but it is a really nice stadium. Probably one of the top college stadiums in the country from an amenities and sight-line perspective. Also, the tailgating at the Ga Tech game on campus was like being at an SEC game. Tremendous atmosphere -- band, tents everywhere, hot co-eds, cocktails, fan support. It was great. Hopefully, once the alumni get to experience it, the donations will start pouring in.
I will not experience Yulman until the Temple game...but from what I have seen, it looks a great deal like Ok State...all seats close to the field

Re: The $10,000,000 Y Challenge

Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 1:54 pm
by Jonathan
What can any posters on this board do about this. Nothing these dollar amounts are so far over our head and taken up in the Glazer Center with the high rollers and our AD.

Re: The $10,000,000 Y Challenge

Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2014 9:39 am
by MicMan
Charlie Dunn wrote:I realize the stadium is small and there are some concession problems, but it is a really nice stadium. Probably one of the top college stadiums in the country from an amenities and sight-line perspective. Also, the tailgating at the Ga Tech game on campus was like being at an SEC game. Tremendous atmosphere -- band, tents everywhere, hot co-eds, cocktails, fan support. It was great. Hopefully, once the alumni get to experience it, the donations will start pouring in.
Too bad most of the alums live out of state (most waaay out of state) and will never set foot in Yulman.

Re: The $10,000,000 Y Challenge

Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 2:42 pm
by nawlinspete
Status update available?

Re: The $10,000,000 Y Challenge

Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 2:47 pm
by Show Me
nawlinspete wrote:Status update available?
I would call or email TAF or someone on this list.
Tell them you were considering a donation and would like to know where we stand on the challenge before donating.
http://www.tulanegreenwave.com/staffdir ... ffdir.html

Re: The $10,000,000 Y Challenge

Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 11:03 pm
by Jonathan
Why not take up a contribution on this website and maybe we can meet the $10m challenge!

Re: The $10,000,000 Y Challenge

Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 12:18 pm
by RobertM320
We talk about looking to get rid of RD, well here's our opportunity. All it would take is one big money alum to step up and publicly say he'll match Yulman's $10M, and give another $20M towards an IPF, on the condition that Rick Dickson is relieved of his duties immediately. That would put it squarely in the lap of the BOA. Do they turn down $30M just to save RD's ass?

Re: The $10,000,000 Y Challenge

Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 12:20 pm
by nawlinspete
RobertM320 wrote:We talk about looking to get rid of RD, well here's our opportunity. All it would take is one big money alum to step up and publicly say he'll match Yulman's $10M, and give another $20M towards an IPF, on the condition that Rick Dickson is relieved of his duties immediately. That would put it squarely in the lap of the BOA. Do they turn down $30M just to save RD's ass?
Are Warren Buffet and/or Phil Knight closet Tulane fans ?