Krsmqn    No. 1 Share Posted November 10 I received an email from Rob Mullens on Friday, but I didn't notice it until this morning. I have never received an email like this before, and it has me a bit curious.   For those who didn't receive one, I'll summarize below:   The message is from Oregon Athletics to their supporters, explaining upcoming changes in college sports and their impact on the university. Here’s what it means in a summary:  1. New Financial Changes: Due to legal settlements, colleges may soon share revenue directly with student-athletes, especially for their name, image, and likeness (NIL). This could cost Oregon over $20 million annually, on top of current expenses. 2. Scholarship Rule Changes: The NCAA may allow unlimited scholarships but limit total team roster sizes. This change could double the number of scholarships, adding significant costs (around $14-$15 million more each year). 3. Increased Costs: Oregon Athletics, which operates without university funds, must cover these new expenses. They’ll need to find additional revenue or cut costs while continuing to support their 20 sports programs and 500 athletes. 4. Transition to Big Ten: Moving to the Big Ten Conference provides new opportunities, better stability, and greater visibility for Oregon Athletics, but they still need strong supporter backing to thrive under this new financial model.  Overall, it’s a request for continued support as the university adapts to major changes in college athletics funding.  Thoughts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie    No. 2 Share Posted November 10 Oh, you mean the just-wait-ticket-prices-will-be-going-up-next-year email, and here are the reasons why?  Yep, I got it. 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake   Moderator  No. 3 Share Posted November 10 I think the AD has simply chosen the two of you to step up your game.   4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utki    No. 4 Share Posted November 10 I put his letter into AI and asked for a summary. It replied.. GIVE MOAR MONEY TO US." 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer   Administrator  No. 5 Share Posted November 10 On 11/10/2024 at 9:20 AM, Annie said: Oh, you mean the just-wait-ticket-prices-will-be-going-up-next-year email, and here are the reasons why?  Yep, I got it. 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUCati855   Moderator  No. 6 Share Posted November 10 Yes, I received it. Annie could not have stated it any better.  Mo money, mo money, mo money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JabbaNoBargain    No. 7 Share Posted November 10 (edited) Indeed, even us lowly lapsed donors and season ticket holders got it. Edited November 10 by JabbaNoBargain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck    No. 8 Share Posted November 10 Meanwhile, Beaver Nation is getting a chain letter. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer   Administrator  No. 9 Share Posted November 10 On 11/10/2024 at 1:53 PM, 30Duck said: Meanwhile, Beaver Nation is getting a chain letter. 1 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck   Moderator  No. 10 Share Posted Thursday at 09:25 PM  This is why we all got the email as we all suspected:  Oregon AD Rob Mullens reveals football season-ticket price increase, addresses current decision on talent fee  Oregon AD Rob Mullens reveals football season-ticket price increase, addresses current decision on talent fee - On3 WWW.ON3.COM Oregon AD Rob Mullens revealed that there will be an increase in Ducks season-ticket prices beginning in 2025.  Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie    No. 11 Share Posted Thursday at 09:31 PM On 11/14/2024 at 1:25 PM, NJDuck said:  This is why we all got the email as we all suspected:  Oregon AD Rob Mullens reveals football season-ticket price increase, addresses current decision on talent fee  Oregon AD Rob Mullens reveals football season-ticket price increase, addresses current decision on talent fee - On3 WWW.ON3.COM Oregon AD Rob Mullens revealed that there will be an increase in Ducks season-ticket prices beginning in 2025.  As Gomer Pyle would have said, Golly, sur-prise, sur-prise. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
