No_Skill
September 1st, 2013, 05:35 PM
I want to preface this post by stating that I fully realize that the win over Kansas State will not have the same effects for NDSU that the Michigan win had for Appy. The media attention and the win itself are simply not in the same ballpark.
That said, what additional financial benefits did App State see following the win over Michigan? I remember a period of growth following the win, but what specifically did the leaders at ASU do to capitalize on the win? Did your booster group hit the campaign trail to drum up donations? Did you gain extra corporate sponsors? Did boosters drive up to the athletic department and dump out buckets of cash? What worked and what didn't...what did you like and what did you not like?
I am of the opinion that we need to milk this win for all it's worth. At the same time, I really don't want to see a bunch of commemorative merchandise for sale. To me, that lends credence to those who state that this game was our "superbowl"...and I hate that...it wasn't.
Finally, I think that the team itself and the coaches need to distance themselves from this win as much as possible. They need to put it behind them and focus on the goals ahead. In fact, I'd almost stop answering any questions regarding the win for the remainder of the season. The AD and Marketing Team on the other hand need to beat this thing to death until we are sick of hearing about it.
Thoughts?
That said, what additional financial benefits did App State see following the win over Michigan? I remember a period of growth following the win, but what specifically did the leaders at ASU do to capitalize on the win? Did your booster group hit the campaign trail to drum up donations? Did you gain extra corporate sponsors? Did boosters drive up to the athletic department and dump out buckets of cash? What worked and what didn't...what did you like and what did you not like?
I am of the opinion that we need to milk this win for all it's worth. At the same time, I really don't want to see a bunch of commemorative merchandise for sale. To me, that lends credence to those who state that this game was our "superbowl"...and I hate that...it wasn't.
Finally, I think that the team itself and the coaches need to distance themselves from this win as much as possible. They need to put it behind them and focus on the goals ahead. In fact, I'd almost stop answering any questions regarding the win for the remainder of the season. The AD and Marketing Team on the other hand need to beat this thing to death until we are sick of hearing about it.
Thoughts?